“There couldn’t have been a better place for me to start a development sector career than Dalberg. The culture encourages debate and discourse, and so, my time at Dalberg expanded my understanding of social impact work and challenged fundamental assumptions I had about both myself and the world.”

SANCHIT JAIN
Alumnus
Dalberg Advisors, Mumbai

I joined Dalberg as an analyst in 2018, having just finished my undergraduate degree in South Asian studies and Economics. Over four years, I had a chance to work on projects across South and Southeast Asia, including in areas as diverse as mental health and nutrition, digital access and ID, and cross-border energy trade. I left in the summer of 2022 to pursue graduate studies in healthcare management.

“’Brilliant’, ‘dedicated’, and especially ‘passion’… those are a few of the adjectives that come to mind when I think of the people at Dalberg. And the driving force behind the passion I see everyday is the opportunity to work alongside our clients and focus on long-term impact.”

SYLVIA MWANGI (bio)
Associate Partner
Dalberg Advisors, Nairobi

At Dalberg I have focused on employment, access to sexual reproductive health services, and governance of Covid-19 funds in Africa, topics that are completely aligned with our broader global mission of building a more inclusive and sustainable world. I joined Dalberg’s Nairobi office in 2020 as an Associate Partner after six years of experience in strategy and management consulting across Europe and Africa. I studied Finance at the University of Nairobi, and hold an executive program from MIT, Sloan School of Management.

“Dalberg was the only place I wanted to work – it provided the perfect mix of purpose-driven work with the rigor and push for excellence of traditional strategy consultancy firms. Being here has enabled me to work on a wide range of problems, build all kinds of different skills, and collaborate with brilliant people across the globe. The work is often challenging, but that brings a lot of opportunity for growth and exposure to different parts of the development sector.”

JO EVANS
Director of Incubation Strategy and Operations
Dalberg Catalyst, London

I joined Dalberg in 2017 with an international development background rather than one in consulting. I started with Dalberg Implement in the Dar es Salaam office, then moved to Dalberg Advisors in London where I managed client engagements and consulting teams for around 3 years, focusing on strategy and organizational transformation. Currently, I’m on an internal secondment to help set up and run the group’s relatively new non-profit organization, Dalberg Catalyst.

“To me, Dalberg provides a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of actors, sectors, and ideas to promote social impact and to elevate communities in the design and development of better solutions.”

FABIOLA SALMAN (bio)
Partner
Dalberg Advisors, Americas

I joined Dalberg in 2016 as an Associate Partner in New York to lead our growth in Latin America. In 2018, I moved to Mexico City to open the regional office. The growth of our team and of our impact in the region has been the highlight of my career at Dalberg and beyond. Now, we are getting ready to open a second office in the region in Bogotá.

“I joined Dalberg because I wanted a career that gives me a sense of purpose – an aspiration bigger than myself. I feel a great sense of fulfillment when I see how my work is changing people’s lives.”

CLIFF INGABO
Consultant
Dalberg Advisors, Africa

I joined Dalberg’s Kigali office in 2020 as an Analyst. During my time at Dalberg, I have worked on a range of topics, including projects focused on finance, small business development, and Covid-19 vaccination. Prior to Dalberg I was at the University of Rwanda where I studied Geomatics Engineering.

“What drew me in, brought me back, and continues to keep me motivated at Dalberg is the focus on people. Specifically the core belief that all people, everywhere, have potential, and that our role is to help to unlock that potential – whether it sits internally within our firm or externally with our clients and communities. “

FAUZIA MATYAS-JAMAL (bio)
Associate Partner
Dalberg Advisors, Dar es Salaam

I first joined Dalberg in 2011 as an intern in Nairobi, and over the next four years I worked on projects ranging from market entry to organizational strategy to investment promotion. I also spent a year working in our Mumbai office and six months seconded to a youth employment accelerator in Johannesburg. I left in 2015 as a Senior Project Manager to explore different avenues for impact in the youth employment space and re-joined Dalberg in 2020 as an Associate Partner. 

“Nowhere else have I found so many people with different backgrounds from me with whom I am able to connect with on things that matter. I have formed the most unique friendships and had the most interesting conversations with people at Dalberg.”

SITARA PAL
Consultant
Dalberg Advisors, Americas

I joined Dalberg’s New York office in September 2020 as an Analyst. During my time at Dalberg I have worked on projects focused on gender, nutrition, and climate, among others. Prior to Dalberg, I was at Duke University where I studied Economics, PPE, and African & African-American Studies.

“Dalberg has certainly altered the trajectory of my professional and personal life. My experiences at the firm have made me a much more collaborative and humble teammate, and also taught me how to be rigorous in discipline and deliberate in execution. More personally, Dalberg has pushed me to realize that it’s alright to take a step back sometimes to focus on introspection and taking care of myself.”

SHENEZ PAES
Talent Senior Associate – Human Capital
Dalberg Advisors, London

I joined Dalberg in 2016 as an HR Coordinator supporting Dalberg’s Asia offices. I’ve progressed to HR Senior Associate supporting Dalberg’s Europe offices in London, Paris and Geneva. Prior to Dalberg, I was a flight attendant with a leading international airline. Dalberg has and continues to support, invest, and role model different styles of leadership which has enabled me to pursue a career path that is very different than my background.

“Dalberg invests heavily in talent development and as a result I find myself learning something new almost every single day, both through hands-on project work and structured trainings. This learning gift is one I am excited to receive, and also impart to others, during my time here.”

SYAKAA WILLIAM
Project Manager
Dalberg Advisors, Dar es Salaam

My journey at Dalberg started as an Intern in 2016 while completing my undergraduate degree in Economics. I then joined the firm as an Analyst in 2017 upon graduation. I am currently a Project Manager based in Tanzania but working on projects across the world from Rwanda to Armenia. Over the last few years I have worked on various development challenges such as improving food systems, access to quality education and employment, and supporting the circular economy.

“My time at Dalberg taught me the importance of faith and patience. Affecting change is hard, and it’s even harder to track it. To keep doing what you’re doing means to have faith in the process and the patience to see it through, even if your impact on people may take years to unravel.”

JIHAD HAJJOUJI
Alumna
Dalberg Advisors, Abu Dhabi

I joined Dalberg as an Analyst and moved from Johannesburg to Dakar to Abu Dhabi. Over the next two years, I progressed to Consultant, before I moved on to Stanford to pursue an MBA and a Master’s in Education.