Shaila P.

Shaila P.'s work experience is as follows:

- Currently, Shaila P. holds the position of Senior Vice President, Growth and Marketplace at Papa, an on-demand platform that provides companionship and support for older adults, families, and vulnerable populations. Shaila previously held the role of Vice President, Growth and Marketplace at Papa.

- Shaila P. is a Board Member at Friends of the Urban Forest since 2021.

- Shaila P. is a Member at Chief starting from 2022.

- As a Consultant from 2018 to 2020, Shaila P. worked as a Strategy and Operations Advisor, assisting startups in optimizing operations and developing new functionalities. Shaila also provided strategic advice to senior executives in Blue Chip companies, PE funds, and consulting firms concerning disruptive technologies.

- At Lyft, Shaila P. served as a Director of BizOps & Competitive Intelligence. Shaila led a team of 15 people who handled strategy, data analytics, and financial modeling for key initiatives and new growth opportunities. Their projects included developing Lyft's carbon-neutral strategy, leading to the company's first major acquisition, launching the Wheelchair Access program, and implementing a company-wide strategic planning overhaul.

- Shaila P. held various roles at DaVita Kidney Care. These roles include Director of Emerging Businesses - DaVita Rx, GM / Director of Operations - DaVita Rx, and Director, Special Projects / Chief of Staff - DaVita Rx. Shaila oversaw strategic projects, scaled clinical service products, grew the operations team, and improved organizational structure and processes.

- Shaila P. worked as a Senior Consultant and Project Manager at Dalberg Global Development Advisors. Shaila focused on developing strategies for global agribusinesses, identifying investment opportunities, and designing social investment platforms.

- Shaila P. briefly worked as a Portfolio Associate at Acumen Fund.

- Shaila served as a Fellow / Servant Leader at Indicorps, where they lived alongside and served a community of camel cart drivers in India. Shaila P. launched initiatives to support women and established a community-based after-school program.

- Shaila P. began their career as a Vice President in the Global Credit department at Bear Stearns & Co.

Shaila P. holds a Masters in International Affairs with a focus on Finance from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). Prior to pursuing their master’s degree, they completed a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), majoring in Economics and Microbiology. The specific start and end years for each educational degree are not provided.