Kalsoom Lakhani is a distinguished leader in the field of social innovation and entrepreneurship, known for her impactful contributions to fostering creative solutions and empowering changemakers globally.
She began her career with a focus on international relations and conflict resolution, earning her Master’s degree from George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. Kalsoom went on to establish herself as a thought leader by founding CHUP (Changing Up Pakistan), a blog dedicated to addressing critical issues in Pakistan. Her writings have been featured in prominent publications, including The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Foreign Policy, NextBillion, and Dawn Newspaper.
Kalsoom has received numerous accolades for her work. In 2012, she was recognized by Diplomatic Courier as one of the Top 99 Foreign Policy Leaders under 33. A year later, she was named an Ashoka Changemaker and an American Express Emerging Innovator. She is also a co-envoy for Sandbox, a global network of young trailblazers, and a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers.
In her current role as the Director of Social Vision, the philanthropic arm of ML Resources, LLC, Kalsoom oversees seed funding for innovative projects and organizations in their pilot phases. Her ability to identify and support transformative ideas has solidified her reputation as a pioneer in the field of social enterprise.