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Multigenerational Philanthropy & Shared Leadership (Episode 16)

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Illuminate Philanthropy Podcast · November 2025 · Podcast

A conversation on how values, lived experience, and shared leadership shape giving. We talked about multigenerational involvement, centering community voice, and the often-overlooked power of boards as catalysts for change.

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SAPHA Spotlight Series, Episode 4: Sharmila Rao Thakkar

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South Asian Public Health Association Podcast · April 2024 · Podcast

Marking SAPHA’s 25th anniversary, this conversation traces my path from health communications and public health into philanthropic advising — and the through-line of equity, social impact, and leadership across communities. As a co-founder and founding board member of SAPHA, it was a full-circle conversation.

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Building Sustainability and Resilience: Lessons from Disaster Response

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Foundant Technologies · December 2021 · Podcast

Lessons on resilience drawn from frontline pandemic and disaster work.

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Philanthropy Lessons (9-Part Video Series)

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Exponent Philanthropy · 2016 · Video Series

Wisdom from noted funders and grantees on giving more effectively.

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