Divya Chaturvedi (she/her) is the Executive Director of Elizabeth Freeman Center, a nonprofit that provides comprehensive services to survivors of sexual, dating, and domestic violence in and around Berkshire County. Divya is a seasoned leader with significant experience leading nonprofits focused on empowering women in Massachusetts. She also currently serves as a State Commissioner on the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women after being appointed by the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators in 2022 in recognition of her work. Current role with WAM: Fireside Chat – The Art of Creative Care: Bridging Theatre and Direct Service WAM Theatre: Debut Community Engagement/Activist work: Prior to joining the Elizabeth Freeman Center, Divya served as a Co-Executive Director of Saheli Inc., a nonprofit serving immigrant survivors of domestic violence, a role in which she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and nonprofit management skills. She is a passionate advocate for the inclusion and language access of immigrant women in Massachusetts, particularly for immigrant women survivors of domestic violence. She has been a speaker at conferences and universities, sharing her knowledge and experience on these critical issues. Selected training: Divya has a Master’s in Public Administration from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). She also holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP). Awards/proudest achievements: Her previous work experience spans across countries in Asia and Africa as well as the United States. She has worked with various nonprofit and international development organizations such as UNDP, UN Woman, Ford Foundation, and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) managing social impact projects, developing women’s leadership training curriculum, conducting gender research, and managing large-scale global microfinance projects aimed at reducing poverty levels among women. Final word: Promoting social justice and working to end all forms of oppression are essential to our work.

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