Shally Prasad

Advisor @University Of Michigan - Gerald R. Ford School Of Public Policy

Canton, MI, US
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WORK HISTORY

Oct 2025 — Present

Advisor @University Of Michigan - Gerald R. Ford School Of Public Policy

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Ann Arbor, MI, US

Advise Bachelors and Masters students of Public Policy and alumni on strategies to navigate the changing landscape of international development.

EDUCATION

1992 — 1993

University of California Berkeley Professional Studies in India Program - New Delhi, India

Non-Degree Fellowship, Focused on Rule of Law, Human Rights, Dowry and Women's Rights in India

2013 — 2013

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Executive Education - Leadership

N/A

Federal Executive Institute

Executive Leadership

1986 — 1990

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

1990 — 1992

University of Michigan

Master of Public Policy (MPP), Rule of Law and Human Rights

2014 — 2014

Harvard Kennedy School

Executive Leadership Program, Executive Leadership

ABOUT SHALLY PRASAD

International, human rights-focused executive with over 25 years of experience leading large-scale social impact initiatives promoting democracy, governance, human rights, and economic opportunity in complex environments. Proven track record of overseeing multi-million dollar budgets from $10 million -$1 billion, leading global teams from 5-120 people, and managing high-stakes engagement with diverse partners and foreign governments. My expertise in grant-making, portfolio management, and strategic partnership development effectively promotes systemic reforms. With extensive experience in applying systems thinking, adaptive leadership, and equity-centered strategies, I drive transformative change that fosters inclusive partnerships and high-performing teams. I am dedicated to delivering sustainable social impact through collaborative, community-centered, evidence-based approaches. Committed to advancing rights-based approaches to democratic, economic and social development, I focus on strengthening institutions and empowering marginalized communities through innovation, equity, and systems change.As a certified yoga instructor, I bring mindfulness techniques to my leadership, communications and staff engagement approach to promote the health and well-being of my staff, colleagues, and partners. Core Competencies: Leadership | Change Management | Democracy, Human Rights and Governance | Project Management | Financial Analysis | Partner Engagement & Co-Creation | Fundraising | Strategic Planning & Learning | Policy Analysis | Teambuilding & MentoringGallup StrengthsFinder Top 5 Strengths: 1) Futuristic; 2) Strategic; 3) Achiever; 4) Positivity; and 5) Connectedness.

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