Nureen Das

Background

About Nureen Das

Nureen is a social impact thought leader with a global perspective. Having lived and worked in five countries, she has had the opportunity to work with people from a wide range of cultures and professional backgrounds and is a product of international education. This has fueled her passion for promoting cross-cultural education and professional experiences, particularly those with a social impact focus. Nureen started her career in microfinance in India followed by a wide range of grassroots organizations including the Peace Corps, where as a volunteer posted in Fiji, her involvement in capacity building initiatives with local women’s groups focused on income generation was noteworthy. This led to her ongoing involvement in supporting social impact initiatives, through establishing the Artesan Gateway (http://theartesangateway.org): a global community & network of entrepreneurs, designers and others working at the intersection of sustainable production, consumption and livelihoods. Nureen is committed to initiatives that positively impact the lives of people who are vulnerable and in the process of transition brought on by technological, social, economic and political change, by building communities & networks of social impact champions and entrepreneurs. http://theartesangateway.org/