Shamina Singh

About Shamina

• Born and raised in the Chesapeake Bay area of Virginia—her parents were immigrants from India who instilled in her the value of democracy and participation in politics.
• Attended Old Dominion University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in women’s studies.
• After graduating, she began working in political activism including Doug Wilder’s campaign to become the governor of Virginia and the first elected African-American governor in the U.S.
• In 1993, she moved to Austin, TX to pursue working for Ann Richards’ reelection campaign for governor.
• Attended The University of Texas at Austin where she received her master’s degree in public policy—was taught by Barbara Jordan, civil rights leader, and the first female African-American senator.
• She has held senior positions in the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and even served as Senior Advisor to then House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
• Transitioned into corporate social impact by working for Citibank and Nike—she is now the President of Mastercard’s Center for Inclusive Growth & the Executive Vice President of Sustainability.
• Since 2015, she has been serving a six year term on the Board of Directors for the Corporation for National and Community Service.