Malavika Sahai

Malavika Sahai (pronouns: she/her) is the Director for Justice and Equity at EGA. In her role, she directs EGA’s signature events including the annual Fall Retreat, and develops programs that generate a new philanthropic culture grounded in shared power, reciprocal respect, and mutual accountability. Malavika also facilitates courageous discourse that advances a bold vision for philanthropy, guided by the experience of BIPOC and frontline communities, by connecting the staff and trustees of philanthropic institutions for shared learning and collaboration.

Prior to joining EGA, Malavika completed a Master’s of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan, with concentrations in Environmental Policy and Planning and Environmental Justice. As a member of EGA’s second Environmental Fellows Program 2017 cohort, she worked with the National Wildlife Federation’s Great Lakes office to hone communications for their Urban Initiatives program. She also has experience in communications and outreach for universities and federal agencies. Prior to attending graduate school, she graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Policy and Planning from Virginia Tech.