Sadaf Shah

About Sadaf Shah

I am a purpose-driven professional with a strong track record of designing and managing impactful corporate responsibility programs that align business goals with meaningful social outcomes. With experience across global organizations like EY GDS and NTT DATA Services, I have led high-visibility initiatives that empower employees to engage in skill-based volunteering, sustainability, and community-focused projects.At EY GDS, I currently lead the strategy, communications, and execution of corporate responsibility campaigns and engagement programs, including the GDS Corporate Responsibility Volunteer Excellence Awards. I work closely with the Brand, Marketing, and Communications (BMC) team to craft narratives and campaigns that bring our impact to life. I also design skill-based volunteering programs in partnership with social aggregators, creating opportunities for professionals to apply their expertise to drive change.My passion lies in building platforms that not only create shared value for organizations and communities but also inspire individuals to contribute meaningfully to society.

Experience

1. Assistant Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility

   EY

   Dec 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Lead the development and execution of the Corporate Responsibility (CR) strategy focused on volunteering and employee engagement, aligning with EY GDS’s Global Purpose agenda- Drive all communication efforts related to CR by collaborating closely with the Brand, Marketing, and Communications (BMC) team to craft impactful campaigns, storytelling initiatives, and internal engagement touchpoints-Design and manage skill-based volunteering programs in collaboration with social impact aggregators, connecting EY professionals with meaningful community projects- Serve as Program Manager for the GDS Corporate Responsibility Volunteer Excellence Awards, overseeing end-to-end execution of this annual initiative that recognizes and celebrates employees making a difference through volunteering- Conceptualize, design, and project manage high-visibility, organization-level events that build a culture of purpose-driven engagement and enhance EY GDS’s brand reputation in the social impact space-Provide strategic consultation and support to location-specific CR initiatives, including program planning, communications, promotional materials, and volunteer mobilization- Develop policy recommendations, propose budgets, and guide the creative direction for new and ongoing CR programs and events-Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through structured post-event analysis and reporting, delivering insights to CR leadership for continuous improvement- Oversee and evolve a portfolio of skill-based volunteering opportunities and partnerships, ensuring alignment with business goals and community needs.

Education

• Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune

  Master of Science (M.Sc.)

  2006 — 2008

• University of Kashmir

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

  2003 — 2006

• University of Pune

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  2009 — 2014

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Post Graduate Diploma

  2009 — 2010

Skills

• Water Quality
• Project Planning
• Non-Profit Volunteering
• Elder Care
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Education
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Environmental Awareness
• Teaching
• Environmental Issues
• Sustainable Development
• Reporting & Analysis
• Volunteer Management
• Nutrition Education
• Volunteer Recruiting
• Project Management
• Research