Vandana Das is an ICF ACC-certified executive coach, leadership development expert, and consultant with over 27 years of global experience across civil service, international development, and small business. She brings laser focus to what truly matters-helping clients cut through the noise to find clarity, presence, and impact.
Her work spans high-stakes leadership in India's federal services and consulting on inclusive leadership, psychological safety, and culture change for global institutions like the World Bank Group, IFC and USAID.
Drawing from deep expertise in human behavior, adult learning, and cross-cultural dynamics, Vandana designs and facilitates context-sensitive solutions that elevate individual and organizational effectiveness.
Vandana holds a master’s degree in chemistry and is a Certified Executive Coach through an ICF- accredited program. She is a Delta Leadership Coach, certified in the Six Domains of Leadership Assessment Framework developed by Duke University, and has completed advanced training in Strategic Diversity & Inclusion Management at Georgetown University and the Human Interactions Lab at the NTL Institute.
A passionate advocate for sustainable and inclusive leadership, Vandana serves as a Mentor andAdvisor at The Sustainability Project (TSP), Mentor at We Diversify, Mentor (2025-26) & Coach at American University, former SCORE Mentor, and volunteer with Compass Pro Bono. Known for her calm presence, powerful questions, and ability to unlock insight across diverse, multicultural settings, she brings systems thinking, political acumen, and a human-centered lens to every engagement.
