In her current role as the Marketing Lead for Akshaya Patra USA, Swati is responsible for developing and executing the organization’s marketing strategy to increase awareness and engagement with the mission of the foundation. She oversees a team of marketing professionals who are dedicated to creating impactful campaigns, organizing events, and building relationships with key stakeholders in the community.

Prior to this role, she was the Development Director, responsible for leading the organization’s efforts in building partnerships and securing funding from corporate, individual, and philanthropic donors. Her extensive experience in the non-profit sector, including Save the Children India, ICCo, and Udyogini, has equipped her with a diverse set of skills in program management, fundraising, and building strategic partnerships.

Swati holds a Masters’s degree in Social Work from the prestigious Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India, and is a trained Special Educator specializing in learning disabilities. Her passion for social impact and community development led her to join The Akshaya Patra team as a pro-bono volunteer before transitioning to a full-time role in January 2020. Swati’s unwavering commitment to the organization’s mission and tireless efforts to drive positive change make her an invaluable asset to The Akshaya Patra Foundation.