Charu Adesnik
Login to view DISC.As Executive Director of the Cisco Foundation, Charu Adesnik spearheads global social impact strategies, focusing on crisis response, economic empowerment, and climate resilience. A seasoned leader with experience at the World Bank and Deloitte, she is recognized for being a strategic and data-driven expert in designing programs that have positively impacted millions globally.
Charu identifies as a first-generation American and a mother, roles that she says shape her leadership style and how she listens and makes space for others. She is passionate about advancing inclusive and equitable solutions that generate lasting improvements for people and communities, driven by a belief in leveraging technology for good.
She champions the philosophy that "Good intentions don’t create impact. Good data does, " emphasizing measurement and accountability in philanthropy.
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