Neesha Modi

About Neesha Modi

I am a curious soul that follows positive energy, all in service of social impact. I am an experienced leader who centers heart, humility, and hope to motivate and elevate others. I create high-performing, connected environments and teams where people thrive to achieve social impact and results. I am a connector, moving from strategy to operations, from high-level to the details, and back again. I make meaning where it isn’t always seen or understood.

Experience

1. Director, Programs and Social Investment Operations

   The Kresge Foundation

   Jan 2021 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

   I work across the organization to refine and strengthen the strategy, systems, processes, and culture of Kresge’s Program and Social Investment departments (that deploy $160M+ annually) to ensure that grants and social investments knit together strategic impact with Kresge’s core mission and values.

Education

• Michigan State University

  BA in Supply Chain Management, Dual Minors in International Development and International Business

• University of Michigan

  Masters of Science in Natural Resources and Sciences, Behavior, Education and Communication

• University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

  Masters of Business Administration

Skills

• Organizational Effectiveness
• Human Capital Strategy
• Stakeholder Management
• Sustainability Reporting
• Supply Chain Management
• New Business Development
• Strategy Development
• Human Capital
• Strategy