Divya Patel is the CEO of Ishk Tolaram Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to providing underserved communities in Indonesia, Nigeria, and Singapore with access to quality education, healthcare, and skills training.

In her role as CEO, Divya oversees the foundation’s strategic direction, guiding program development and grantmaking while fostering global partnerships and building relationships with potential collaborators. She works closely with the board on governance matters and ensures the responsible financial oversight of the foundation’s assets. Additionally, she supports Tolaram’s business initiatives that focus on social impact.

A firm believer in unlocking more capital for impact and a strong advocate for progressive philanthropy, Divya champions approaches that encourage philanthropists to take risks on innovative pilot projects, collaborate to reduce duplication, and explore alternative financial instruments for funding social change. She is equally committed to nurturing talent in the impact sector by building organizations that attract, retain, and develop skilled professionals through competitive compensation and learning opportunities.

She is also a board member of CSP Singapore and The Impact Foundation, which support wealth holders and managers by providing training and research in sustainable finance and impact investing.