Sushma Sheth Ray
About Sushma Sheth Ray
Sushma Sheth Ray serves as the Chief Change Officer at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she leads initiatives to improve health equity. With a background in strategy from Accenture and a strong educational foundation from prestigious institutions, she focuses on sustainable business operations and community health outcomes.
Current Role at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Sushma Sheth Ray serves as the Chief Change Officer at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she leads initiatives aimed at advancing health equity, with a focus on improving health outcomes for patients and communities. She drives sustainable business operations within the healthcare transformation office, ensuring that the organization effectively addresses the needs of diverse populations.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Prior to her current role, Sushma Sheth Ray worked at Accenture as a Senior Strategy Manager and Associate Director from 2012 to 2019. During her seven years in the Greater New York City Area, she advised top teams on leveraging ecosystems to address various challenges, balancing business objectives with societal impact. Her experience at Accenture equipped her with strategic insights applicable to her current work in healthcare.
Impact Investing Fellowship at MacArthur Foundation
In 2011, Sushma Sheth Ray held a position as an Impact Investing Fellow at the MacArthur Foundation for a duration of two months in Chicago, IL. This role allowed her to gain insights into impact investing, further enhancing her expertise in aligning financial strategies with social outcomes.
Educational Background
Sushma Sheth Ray has an extensive educational background. She earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from Harvard University. Additionally, she holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, also specializing in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. She completed her undergraduate studies at Brown University, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Development Studies.