Akansha Kasera

Akansha believes in building meaningful relationships and designing thoughtful solutions that create equity and welfare.

With over a decade of experience in the international development space, she currently serves as Senior Market Engagement Manager at the GSMA, working on pathways that help bridge the gender digital divide. She's previously spent time in the impact consulting and venture capital space, focusing on financial health, livelihoods, and climate change, across Asia and Africa.

She listens deeply and is a strong advocate for representation in a way that honors people's dignity and lived experiences. She is currently pursuing her Masters' in Public Policy from the Jindal School of Governance and Public Policy, and holds a degree in Literature with a minor in Psychology from the Delhi University.