Sonal Shah Email & Phone Number

United States

Austin, Texas, Us

Leading one of the nation’s most prominent nonprofit news organizations, The Texas Tribune, which has become a model for sustainable, nonpartisan local journalism. Focused on covering one of the most consequential states in the U.S., we deliver in-depth reporting on key issues including the Texas legislature, education (public and higher education, as well as career pathways), health (public health, women’s health, and mental health), immigration, and climate, energy, and the environment.

Alexandria, Virginia, Us

Partnered with local United Ways to drive innovation, spearheading leadership training programs that empowered communities and enhanced service delivery.Facilitated the exchange of best practices and knowledge across United Way networks both nationally and globally, fostering collaboration and alignment.Led initiatives to elevate service quality and maximize impact, ensuring that local communities received the support they needed to thrive.Directed strategic planning efforts, engaged key stakeholders, and fostered cross-functional collaboration to transform organizational effectiveness and service delivery.

Founded and built the largest philanthropic organization focused on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), establishing impactful initiatives in anti-hate, education, and research to address critical issues facing the community. Created and led the organization from the ground up, serving as a convener, incubator, and funder. Played a key role in ensuring accurate data representation and fostering a sense of belonging within the AAPI community, driving efforts that have made a lasting impact.

Served as a fellow at the Harris School on government innovation and impact.

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Founded and launched the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation at Georgetown University, transforming it into a leading hub for driving social change through innovation. Built a dynamic program that bridges the gap between academia, government, business, and the nonprofit sector, engaging students in hands-on, real-world social impact projects. Developed and scaled experiential learning programs that empowered students to address complex social issues, creating a pipeline for future leaders committed to social change. Under my leadership, the center grew significantly, establishing itself as a key player in fostering cross-sector collaboration and advancing the use of data, technology, and impact investing for social good.

Miami, Florida, Us

South Bend, Indiana, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Developing Policy Agenda for Impact Investing and Impact Bonds

Washington, Dc, Us

Worked as a Senior Fellow focusing on Impact Investing, with a particular emphasis on strategies to increase capital flow to impact-driven businesses and identifying barriers to scaling these efforts.

Co-founded a nonprofit organization with my siblings to empower individuals of Indian descent to contribute meaningfully to communities in India through service fellowships. Led efforts to design and implement impactful projects in collaboration with local organizations, fostering sustainable community-driven solutions. Built a generation of leaders equipped to be catalysts for change, driving positive impact both locally and globally.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

FuseCorps places innovators and changemakers in Mayors and Governors offices to address some important challenges.

Founded and led the first-ever White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation, pioneering efforts to scale innovations in the social sector. Championed the development of new financial instruments to drive social impact and prioritized investments in human capital to empower communities and foster sustainable solutions nationwide.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Led Google.org's Global Development efforts, building and leading a team to design, develop, and implement two transformative global initiatives. The first focused on leveraging technology and information to increase transparency, empower communities, and improve access to public services, enabling citizens to hold their governments accountable.The second initiative centered on impact investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to drive economic growth in low-income communities. This effort resulted in the creation of a $20 million fund aimed at fostering viable businesses, creating jobs, and generating measurable impact at the base of the economic pyramid.

Led President Obama’s transition team on Technology, Innovation, and Government Reform, driving the development and implementation of key innovation initiatives across the federal government. Spearheaded efforts to modernize government processes and leverage technology to improve efficiency, transparency, and public service delivery.This work resulted in the creation of the Office of Social Innovation, the Digital Services team, the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Data Officer roles, and the Open Government initiatives, all aimed at modernizing government operations and fostering greater transparency, accountability, and innovation in public service.

New York, Ny, Us

Provided guidance and ideas on sessions and themes.

New York, New York, Us

Developed and implemented the firm’s first-ever Environmental Policy, focusing on market-based approaches to environmental impact. Integrated environmental considerations into company operations, trained bankers on key environmental factors in deal-making, and led investments in environmental businesses and technologies. Founded and managed the Center for Environmental Markets, advancing the firm’s commitment to creating scalable, market-driven solutions.

Washington, Dc, Us

Worked on trade, outsourcing, national security, development, and post conflict reconstruction issues.

Washington, D.C., Us

Oversaw the daily operations of the Center, ensuring efficient execution of all initiatives. Acted as a strategic advisor to the president, developing and implementing policy initiatives, programs, and partnerships to drive the Center’s mission and impact.

Washington, Dc, Us

Served as an international economist at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, including roles as Senior Adviser to the Under Secretary and in other key positions. Led efforts on a range of critical issues, such as overseeing economic policy for sub-Saharan Africa, managing the economic response to the Asian financial crisis, and supporting post-conflict reconstruction. This included establishing central banks, rebuilding banking systems, and developing local budgets in affected regions.

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