A Word With

For this Anniversary Special, we decided to switch things up! Tanvi Mishra, EMpower's Communications and Influence Manager, caught up with Cynthia Steele, our President and CEO. Cynthia spoke about her journey at EMpower, the organisation's impact over the past 25 years, and her vision for the future.

Cynthia Steele, EMpower President and CEO, recently spoke with Deborah Leaver, EMpower’s Regional Programme Director for East and Southeast Asia and incoming Vice President of Programmes. They discussed her vision for the role, her leadership on our internal climate-focused task force, and what makes EMpower unique.

EMpower’s President and CEO, Cynthia Steele, recently spoke with Avon, Managing Director at Nomura and EMpower Board Director in Hong Kong. They discussed Avon’s deep passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the importance of building sustainable impact through long-term partnerships, and how her personal journey inspires her commitment to creating safe and inclusive spaces for marginalised young people.

EMpower’s President and CEO, Cynthia Steele, recently spoke with Osmin Rivera, Partner and Head of Americas FICC Emerging Markets Trading at Goldman Sachs and EMpower Board Director in the US. They discussed Osmin's upbringing in Honduras, the transformative impact of EMpower's work in Latin America and how his experiences continue to shape his commitment to creating opportunities for young people in marginalised communities. 

Recently, EMpower’s President and CEO, Cynthia Steele, spoke with Maryann Tseng, Senior Managing Director at SenseTime, and EMpower Board Director, Hong Kong. They discussed the importance of good governance, highlights from Maryann's visit to India earlier this year, and how her perspectives align with our commitment towards young people in EM countries.

EMpower’s President and CEO, Cynthia Steele, spoke with Devanshi Vaid, Co-founder and Director of India Development Review (IDR) and member of EMpower's India Advisory Council. They discussed the importance of cross-sector learning and sharing, democratising knowledge creation and access, and more.