Ela Gupta is a strategic and outreach consultant with over 13 years of experience helping public and private organizations develop, amplify, and connect their brands with purposeful target audiences.

A strong advocate of culture-led development, Ela has collaborated with numerous organizations, assisting them in identifying and leveraging the potential of cultural capital. Her working at the unique intersection of culture & heritage with development & inclusion enables her to develop outreach strategies and programs that are relevant and resonant. 

Proficient at leading teams towards a common goal, Ela is adept at conceptualizing new ideas, developing projects, designing communications, building partnerships, and cultivating philanthropy across sectors. With a deep understanding of the social sector, Ela enjoys working with social entrepreneurs and change-makers and is passionate about empowering people as well as initiating social change.

Among her notable affiliations are InterGlobe Foundation, Airbnb, Rajasthan Royals, Sahapedia, Cultre, BeyonDiversity, India Heritage Walk Festival, Artreach India, Pranab Mukherjee Foundation, Unhotel and BitGiving. Ela has also worked with leading financial PR firm, Adfactors PR in their Capital Markets Team.

Ela holds a Masters in International Business & Finance from Birla Institute of Management Technology and a Bachelors in Economics from Miranda House, Delhi University. She also has studied international Law, Diplomacy & Media Laws. She has certifications in Global Communications, Citizens & Cultural Politics and Journalism and Society from London School of Economics. She is an IICA certified Professional (ICP) in CSR.

In addition to consulting, Ela is an active part of several professional and cultural organizations, and has a keen interest in the interplay between culture, identity, and well-being. In her free time, Ela likes to read books, re-watch her favorite movies and travel to new places around the world.