Michelle Dhansinghani is the CEO of Elan Strategies, a Washington D.C based boutique consulting firm with a global presence focused on business development for non-profit organizations, private sector investments, and political campaigns. We generate growth and revenue for our clients through access to a powerful and expansive network of corporations, civil society organizations, and public sector entities in the United States and in Latin America. Described as a connector and relationship builder, Michelle loves brainstorming with clients and developing strategy to ensure her clients succeed.
Prior to founding Elan Strategies, Michelle worked for the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the largest Hispanic business organization in the United States, managing fundraising efforts with Fortune 500 companies in the energy, technology, hospitality, and consumer goods industries. She was part of a team of two in charge of fundraising over $6 million a year from Corporate America.
Previously, Michelle worked for the Cesar Chavez Foundation as the Regional Director of Outreach, building national relationships with labor, farm worker, and non-violent organizations. While in Austin, Texas Michelle worked at Gerson Lehrman Group focusing on investment decisions in the energy and industrial industries.