Avdeep Dhillon
About Avdeep Dhillon
Avdeep Dhillon is a Product Owner and Co-Founder at First Gen Empower, where he has worked since 2020. He has held various roles in consulting, education, and social enterprise, including positions at The Bridgespan Group and Esusu.
Work at Esusu
Avdeep Dhillon currently serves as the Strategy and Operations Lead at Esusu, a role he has held since 2022. In 2023, he also took on the position of Product Owner within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing strategic initiatives and operations to enhance the company's mission of advancing financial inclusion. Esusu focuses on leveraging technology to support underserved communities, and Dhillon's contributions are integral to the company's growth and impact.
Current Role at First Gen Empower
Since 2020, Avdeep Dhillon has been the Co-Founder and Executive Director of First Gen Empower. In this role, he plays a key part in guiding the organization’s vision and strategy. First Gen Empower is dedicated to supporting first-generation college students, and Dhillon's leadership is crucial in driving initiatives that foster educational access and success for these individuals.
Previous Experience at The Bridgespan Group
Avdeep Dhillon worked as an Associate Consultant at The Bridgespan Group from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to various consulting projects aimed at helping nonprofit organizations and philanthropists enhance their impact. His role involved analyzing data, developing strategies, and providing insights to support clients in achieving their goals.
Educational Background
Avdeep Dhillon studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economics and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Technology from 2015 to 2019. He also attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) for 11 months in 2017, focusing on Economics and Foreign Policy Analysis. His educational experiences have equipped him with a strong foundation in economic principles and policy analysis.
Experience in Social Enterprises
Avdeep Dhillon has a background in social enterprises, having worked as a Social Enterprise Fellow at Population Services International from 2019 to 2020. His role involved developing strategies to enhance the organization's social impact. Additionally, he served as an Impact Investing Analyst and Intern at Kiva in 2020 and 2019, respectively, where he focused on assessing investment opportunities that align with social goals.