Jalpa Patel
About Jalpa Patel
Jalpa Patel is the Associate Director of Community at REDF, with over 15 years of experience in the social sector, focusing on supporting social enterprises and championing diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Current Title: Associate Director, Community at REDF
Jalpa Patel holds the position of Associate Director, Community at REDF since 2023 in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, she leads the design and delivery of resources and opportunities for a network of over 220 social enterprises spread across 31 states and Washington, DC. Jalpa is instrumental in fostering community engagement and ensuring that these social enterprises are well-supported and connected.
Previous Role: Senior Manager, Alumni Relations at REDF
From 2021 to 2022, Jalpa Patel served as the Senior Manager, Alumni Relations at REDF in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her responsibilities included facilitating peer learning and collaboration among alumni of REDF programs. She also played a key role in contributing to REDF's thought leadership by highlighting success stories and best practices within the social enterprise sector.
Career Highlights at United Way Bay Area
Jalpa Patel had a significant tenure at United Way Bay Area, starting from 2012 to 2016. She held multiple roles, including Program Specialist, Director of Community Investment, and Director of Rise Together. While there, she spearheaded various community initiatives and programs aimed at empowering local communities and fostering social cohesion.
Educational Background
Jalpa Patel completed her Master of Arts in International Relations and World Order from the University of Leicester between 2006 and 2008. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Northampton, studying from 2003 to 2006. Her formal education has provided a solid foundation for her extensive career in the social sector.
Experience in Social Sector and Child Protection
Jalpa has over 15 years of experience in the social sector, with a focus on supporting social enterprises and empowering overlooked talent. Between 2009 and 2012, she worked at Leicestershire Constabulary as a Child Protection Coordinator in Leicester, United Kingdom. Additionally, she has international experience as a Charity Work Volunteer with AidCamps International in Sri Lanka in 2005.