A Word With

EMpower’s President & CEO Cynthia Steele spoke with Rachel Andrews, a trusted advisor to both corporations and nonprofits, and a member of our Hong Kong Board of Directors. They spoke about different approaches to philanthropy, moving beyond grantmaking, and more.

EMpower’s President & CEO Cynthia Steele spoke with Lilian Wang, Research Director (Impact & Engagement) at Arisaig Partners and a Trustee of Arisaig Partners Foundation —an early and consistent supporter of our participatory work with girls in India. They spoke about Arisaig’s forward-thinking approach, prioritising gender, and more.

EMpower’s President & CEO Cynthia Steele spoke with Basak Yavuz, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, expert in emerging market equities, and a member of EMpower’s US Board. They spoke about how personal history shapes a commitment to giving back, the challenges youth face today, and more.

Cynthia Steele, EMpower’s President & CEO, spoke with Liza Green, Global Head, Corporate Citizenship and Foundations at Credit Suisse (UBS Group). They talked about the funder and grantee relationship, trends in philanthropy, and more.

EMpower’s President & CEO Cynthia Steele spoke with Stephen Chang, Portfolio Manager, Asia, at PIMCO. Stephen has 27 years of investment experience and is a long-serving member of our Hong Kong Board of Directors. They spoke about balancing work and philanthropy, building a culture of giving back, and more.

On International Day of the Girl, EMpower’s President & CEO Cynthia Steele spoke with Seema Dosad, who was an early participant in our Adolescent Girls Learning Community in Mumbai and has been involved in our work with girls in India ever since. They spoke about what drew her to EMpower, what inspires her, and how organisations can better involve girls in their programmes and decision-making.