ElsaMarie D’Silva

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights | India

2015 New Voices Fellow

2025 Advanced Advocacy Program Fellow

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ElsaMarie DSilva is an accomplished development sector professional with extensive experience in creating impactful solutions for women’s and youth empowerment, as well as preventing gender-based violence. As a certified independent director, she brings a strategic and governance-focused perspective to organizational leadership and decision-making. She is the co-founder of two impactful initiatives and a key contributor to several global coalitions and movements. Her expertise lies in operationalizing start-ups, establishing robust processes, and providing strategic management to ensure organizational sustainability and growth.

With a strong foundation in the airline industry, ElsaMarie offers a unique blend of leadership, strategic planning, and operations management skills. Her background includes experience in Network Planning, Pricing, Revenue Management, Customer Service, and Training, where she has demonstrated her ability to drive innovation, seize opportunities, and optimize both revenue and human potential.

Additionally, ElsaMarie is a trained counselor skilled in directive and non-directive techniques. She is an experienced facilitator of POSH and gender sensitivity workshops, with a focus on fostering inclusive and safe workplace environments. Her work is underscored by a commitment to equity, justice, and meaningful social impact.