ElsaMarie D’Silva

President and CEO

Elsa is the Founder of Red Dot Foundation and Safecity which is a platform that documents sexual harassment and abuse in public spaces. She is responsible for the strategic vision of the organisation, business development and public relations. Under her guidance and leadership, Safecity has become the largest crowd map on the issue in India and 17 other countries.

Dr. Andrea Adams

Director and CEO

Andrea Adams is a skilled professional with extensive business and industry experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organisational Psychology from Capella University, a J.D. from Loyola Law School, and an M.B.A. from UCLA. Andrea has already committed to working with Red Dot Foundation by participating in the group’s revision of its privacy and terms of condition policies for its website and mobile applications. Her research and publication interests include mobile application privacy protection, including Red Dot’s Safecity’s mobile application and its informed consent protections.

Louise Cardoso

Programs and Outreach Officer

Louise Cardoso works on local and virtual projects to combat gender-based violence. Currently studying International Economic Relations, she aims to pursue a career in activism and advocacy, striving to ensure a more equitable world for minorities. Louise’s experience as a Black woman inspired her to study human rights and led her to work with Red Dot Foundation Global in implementing the Safecity app, which geographically maps cases of gender-based violence to create safer cities.

Vaibhavi Rani

Policy and Stakeholder Manager

Vaibhavi Rani is a lawyer, specializing in gender justice advocacy and policy reform. She has led impactful projects with the Red Dot Foundation, the U.S. Embassy, and Maybelline’s Brave Together campaign, impacting thousands through community-driven interventions. Vaibhavi has also contributed to global forums, including the United Nations Habitat, and is passionate about using evidence-based approaches to drive systemic change.

Gillian D’Souza

Director Partnerships & Liaison at the United Nations

Gillian D’Souza Nazareth is an Economics and Sociology graduate, with a master’s in marketing. In 2015 she transitioned from a career in commercial airline management to Social protection and Development.  

As the past vice-chairperson of the NGO Committee on Social Development, ishe works on expanding advocacy in the virtual space, as a way to educate and energize people to rally the cause of social protections. As current treasurer of the NGO Committee on the Status of Women she over sees the financial management of the co-convener of the largest in person  women’s advocacy gathering in the world.

Ravi Rajput

Tech Product Officer

Ravi Rajput looks after the technology at Red Dot Foundation Global, making sure the Safecity app, website, and other systems run smoothly and securely. He works on improving the way the platforms look and feel, keeps them safe for users, and helps the team use technology in ways that make their work stronger. By supporting data systems and digital tools, Ravi ensures the organisation can share stories, run campaigns, and create safer spaces for everyone.

Jayashankari Narayanan

Data Analyst

Jayashankari is a Data Analyst – Systems and Insights at Red Dot Foundation Global, driven by a passion for using data to create meaningful social impact. She supports RDFG and Safecity by managing internal and program dashboards, strengthening data systems, and contributing to the design of data collection forms and reporting tools.

She transforms data into actionable insights that advance gender equality and safer public spaces. With an impact-focused approach, she combines analytical expertise with a deep commitment to inclusion and social justice. She finds purpose in her work with the Red Dot Foundation, where her contributions help inform decisions, strengthen programs, and amplify underrepresented voices.

Lauren C Anderson

Board Director (Chair)

Lauren Anderson, a geopolitical and international security expert and consultant, is committed to working with women leaders and youth globally to reduce conflict, advocate for social justice, and address economic disparities. She is one of the first women on an FBI SWAT team and the first woman to lead the FBI’s office in Paris, France. A Global Ambassador with Vital Voices since 2013, Anderson coaches women in the MENA region in Vital Voices’ VV Grow program and is a mentor and speaker with the U.S. State Department and Fortune’s Most Powerful Women. She is the Global Board Chair for the Red Dot Foundation/Safecity and sits on the Board of Project Liberation. Anderson is an advisor to the U.S. Comptroller General at the Government Accountability Office, on the Advisory Board of the BD Foundation in India, and for the documentary film, The Uncondemned. She is a former Director with the International Women’s Forum New York Chapter. Anderson was the first and only FBI recipient of Legal Momentum’s Public Sector Award. She was the first FBI agent selected as an International Women’s Forum Leadership Foundation Fellow and, in 2015, she was honored with Muhlenberg College’s prestigious Alumni Achievement Award. Anderson has served as a Judge for the Stevie Awards.

Sally Munemitsu

Board Director (Vice Chair and Treasurer)

Sally builds and manages Algorhythm’s internal and external relationships to ensure that their work together is meaningful and efficient. Sally has specialized in program, grants management and capacity building for nearly 15 years. An expert in corporate community involvement and utilization of evaluation data to improve and implement program design, her strengths lie in making strategy and learnings practical and feasible on the ground. She collaborated with Pete in the initial development and implementation of the Core Capacity Assessment Tool and managed numerous multi-faceted evaluation and grants management engagements during her tenure as Director of Program/Grants Management and Capacity Building at TCC Group. She has worked with clients such as Wells Fargo/Wachovia, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s New Jersey Health Initiatives, Feeding America, and Youth, I.N.C. Sally graduated from the Wharton Lauder MBA-MA program at the University of Pennsylvania and began her career as an ESL teacher in Japanations Habitat, and is passionate about using evidence-based approaches to drive systemic change.

Jenny Venza

Board Director

With more than 20 years of experience in tax accounting, Jenny Venza is a CPA and trusted advisor to business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and private enterprises. She is the founder of Jenny C. Venza CPA LLC, where she provides tailored tax and advisory services, and she also serves as Of Counsel at Durbin Bennett Tax Advisors, Inc. in Austin, Texas.

Earlier in her career, Jenny spent over 15 years with Deloitte Tax LLP, where she worked as a Senior Tax Manager and later as a subject expert in Tax Learning and Development. She led large-scale tax compliance projects for partnerships, corporations, REITs, and nonprofits, and designed training programs for tax professionals in both the United States and India. Her expertise includes partnership taxation, advising high-net-worth individuals, and complex real estate structures, with proven success in navigating major legislative changes such as the 2017 Tax Act and the 2020 CARES Act.

Jenny is recognised for bringing together deep technical knowledge with strong client relationships, giving business owners the clarity and strategies they need to achieve financial success.

Simon Draper

Board Advisor

With over 25 years of experience in the technology sector, Simon Draper is a founder, venture builder, board advisor, and investor passionate about creating innovative solutions that make a positive difference in the world. He has co-founded and led multiple successful startups, including Hastee Pay, a pioneering earnings-on-demand platform, and Resolutions MSP, a leading managed services provider.

Simon is currently the founder of Monspire, a fintech company dedicated to inspiring people to achieve their financial goals and dreams. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, he serves as an advisor and investor in several social impact initiatives, such as Safecity, a platform that crowdsources personal stories of sexual harassment and abuse in public spaces, and HR DataHub, a data-driven tool for advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Leveraging his expertise in customer relationship management, business value creation, and strategy, Simon supports these organizations in scaling and driving sustainable growth.

Kavita Ryali

Board Advisor

Kavita Ryali has more than 16 years of experience in technology and product leadership, with a strong background in building AI, machine learning, and Azure-based products on big data platforms. She has led large-scale initiatives that delivered insights and analytics to drive both user engagement and revenue growth, including a project that achieved nearly $150 million in ROI for Microsoft’s commercial business.

Her expertise covers program and product management, personalization, targeting, and analytics for both consumer and enterprise users. She has successfully delivered product services on Azure in fast-moving environments, managing more than 15 large and diverse teams at the same time. Her work brings together product and program management, engineering, user experience research and design, finance, data sciences, machine learning, and partnerships with business groups and third parties.

Kavita holds an Executive Product Management certification from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business, a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Marketing) from IFIM Bangalore, where she was recognized as Best All-Rounder of her graduating year, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Fergusson College, Pune.