Malavika Menon

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About Malavika Menon

Malavika Menon is an accomplished professional with diverse experience spanning multiple industries and global economies, including India, Japan, Canada, and Jamaica. Currently based in Kingston, Jamaica, she works with Cuso International partnered with the Women's Resource and Outreach Center and the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica as a Program Officer alongside the duties of a Gender Advisor, contributing to projects focused on advancing nature-based solutions for the environment, and marginalized community development and empowerment in Jamaica.Her career highlights include working as a Project Support Coordinator for the Simulation Program with Providence Health Care in Vancouver, hotelier positions in India and Japan, mentoring youth through impactful volunteer programs in both Canada and India, and assisting Ukrainian refugees resettle in Canada with the Canadian Red Cross. These experiences reflect her unwavering commitment to creating positive change through cross-cultural understanding and humanitarian efforts.Malavika holds an undergraduate degree in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from IHM Bangalore and a Master of Global Management from Royal Roads University, where she was honored with the Cross-Cultural Intelligence Award for her dedication to embracing and navigating cultural diversity.Her work is driven by a passion for environmental sustainability, women’s empowerment, and child welfare. In the coming year, she will focus on women’s development, further aligning with her long-term goal to lead initiatives that promote equity and sustainability worldwide.With a deep belief in the power of collaboration and cultural empathy, Malavika is committed to driving meaningful impact through her work in global development.