Upasna Dash
About Upasna Dash
Upasna Dash serves as the Vice Curator of the New Delhi Hub at Global Shapers Community and has a diverse background in public relations and strategy. She holds degrees in business management from the Singapore Institute of Management and Cardiff University, and has worked with various organizations including Startup India and the World Economic Forum.
Work at Global Shapers Community
Upasna Dash serves as the Vice Curator for the New Delhi Hub of the Global Shapers Community. In this role, she engages with young leaders to address local and global challenges. Her responsibilities include fostering collaboration among members and implementing initiatives that promote social change. The Global Shapers Community is an initiative of the World Economic Forum, aimed at empowering young people to drive positive change in their communities.
Education and Expertise
Upasna Dash has a strong educational background in business management and marketing. She studied at the Singapore Institute of Management, where she earned a Diploma in Management Studies from 2008 to 2010. She furthered her education at Cardiff University, obtaining a BSc in Business Management and Marketing from 2010 to 2012. This academic foundation supports her various roles in strategy, communication, and public relations.
Background
Upasna Dash began her career with an internship at Mudra Communications in 2008. She subsequently gained experience in public relations as a trainee at Fleishman Hillard in Singapore. Over the years, she has held various positions in the field, including roles at Genesis Luxury and Perfect Relations. Her diverse background encompasses strategic initiatives, business development, and communication advisory roles across different organizations.
Achievements
Upasna Dash has been involved in several significant projects throughout her career. She collaborated with Nasdaq on the Milestone Makers project as part of her work with Startup India. Additionally, she participated in initiatives during Global Entrepreneurship Week and engaged with Ashoka University and the Global Entrepreneurship Network. Her involvement with the Nexus Incubator, in partnership with the US Embassy, further highlights her commitment to fostering entrepreneurship.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at the Global Shapers Community, Upasna Dash is the CEO and Founder of Jajabor Brand Consultancy. She also serves as Vice President at Startup India Advisory Services Pvt Ltd and works as a Strategy & Communication Advisory at CivilCops. Her current positions reflect her expertise in strategic communication and her dedication to supporting startups and entrepreneurial initiatives.