NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Elisha Clark joined D-Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2011. As Partnership Coordinator for the Scale-Ups program, she coordinates all activities and communications for the Practical Impact Alliance, including the annual Scaling Development Ventures conference, which brings together perspectives from the international development and business communities to explore market-driven solutions to global poverty.

Prior to her time at D-Lab, Elisha worked with the Deshpande Foundation in Hubli, India. As an instructor for the Deshpande Fellowship Program, Elisha designed and implemented training modules for Indian young professionals and aspiring social entrepreneurs, in addition to providing ongoing coaching and mentorship. She is currently studying business strategy and organizational development at Boston University.