Richa Patel
Senior Advisor, Impact + MEL
What inspires me
Learning new things, seeing the positive impact of change, hearing people’s stories of resilience, poetry, nature, and mountains
In Demand Skills
Working with ambiguity, translating between technical and non-technical teams, strategic thinking, data analytics, and storytelling
Adage
“There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.” – Jiddu Krishnamurti
Bio
Richa is a multifaceted strategist who is deeply passionate about social impact and creating a better world for underserved communities. She began her career at Morgan Stanley and Amazon before pursuing an MBA at MIT. Her expertise spans research, data analytics, strategy, product management, and impact investing. In her previous roles, Richa supported women and minority-led startups across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, facilitating their growth and helping them secure funding to scale their impact. Her work has led to building and launching several innovative products in impact areas such as early-childhood education, economic mobility, and disaster preparedness. Richa has also previously done pro-bono and volunteer work for non-profit organizations including the DC Bar Foundation, Rise Against Hunger, and Atmiya Care Charities. Richa enjoys combining customer-centric and data-driven practices to create sustainable and effective solutions for clients.
Richa holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Drew University.
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Richa’s Clifton Strengths
Strategic
People who are especially talented in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.
Learner
People who are especially talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.
Individualization
People exceptionally talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued by the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how different people can work together productively.
Developer
People exceptionally talented in the Developer theme recognize and cultivate the potential in others. They spot the signs of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from the evidence of progress.
Empathy
People exceptionally talented in the Empathy theme can sense other people’s feelings by imagining themselves in others’ lives or situations.