Manisha Mehta

Program Director, Women\'s Rights Program @Wellspring Philanthropic Fund

New York, NY, US

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund – New York, NY Acting Director 2014 – 2015Senior Program Officer 2013 – 2014Program Officer 2009 – 2012Lead strategy, growth, and impact of a major global grantmaking program advancing gender justice. Shape organizational culture, systems, and partnerships to strengthen equity and social justice outcomes. Drive cross-sector collaboration and guide strategy and funding priorities across a $60M annual portfolio spanning reproductive equity, economic justice, natural resource rights, and freedom from violence.• Organizational Leadership – Serve on senior leadership team, contributing to institutional strategy, governance, and culture. Chair cross-foundation committees to strengthen evaluation and embed gender justice across operations and grantmaking.• Strategy & Impact – Design and implement strategic frameworks to ensure mission alignment, responsiveness to grantees, and measurable outcomes. Launch and scale major initiatives—including country-based coalitions, regional partnerships, and donor collaboratives—to expand reach and sustainability.• Board & Partner Engagement – Partner with executive leadership and board to align program initiatives with organizational vision and enhance governance and operational effectiveness.• Field Leadership & Advocacy – Lead donor collaboratives and multi-sector alliances to strengthen coordination across the gender justice field and attract additional philanthropic investment for grantees.• Team Leadership – Manage and mentor a hybrid team of staff and consultants, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and adaptive culture rooted in learning and continuous improvement during periods of growth and transition.

Columbia University in the City of New York

Master's in International Affairs

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Arts - BA