Sashwati Banerjee

Sashwati Banerjee has over 30 years of experience in social development, creating organizations, brands, and award-winning programs. She wears many hats.

As Founder-Director of Humanitus Learning Services, she launched Top Parent, a free mobile solution that equips low-income parents to prepare their children for school and for life. As Director at Dalberg Media Asia, she expands the presence of the communications consulting organization across Asia. She is also Co-Lead of Programs at Point of View, a nonprofit that amplifies women’s voices.

As Founding Managing Director of Sesame Workshop India, Sashwati led the organization for 15 years, impacting millions through its flagship project, Galli Galli Sim Sim, the Indian adaptation of Sesame Street.

Sashwati has spearheaded global projects and award-winning campaigns like “Goli Ke Hamjoli” and “Bindas Bol” to broaden contraceptive options in India. She has spoken at UNESCO MLE, TED Talks India, Brookings, and serves on the boards of Breakthrough and Katha.