Sawai Seesai (Ph.D.)

Passionate professional with over 17 years of expertise as an educator, social development facilitator, and nonprofit organization leader, leading diverse teams, mobilizing resources, and overseeing the execution of small and large-scale development projects across various thematic areas in Southeast Asia countries. Specialized in child rights and protection, early childhood development, innovative education, community and livelihood development, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, STEM, robotic education, school-related gender-based violence, road safety, humanitarianism, agriculture, water conservation, environment conservation, women empowerment, and climate change. Experiences working with prominent development organizations like UNICEF, UN Women, UNHCR, UNODC, Plan International, Kenan Institute Asia, and the Education for Development Organization. Demonstrated a track record of fundraising success for nonprofits. Implemented sustainable initiatives for renowned organizations, including Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Citibank, Google, IBM, UBS, Cargill, Prudential, Bank of America, Mubadala Petroleum, and Caltex Extensive experience working with diverse stakeholders, ranging from mainstream populations to marginalized groups such as children, youth, farmers, women groups, hill tribe communities, refugees, and stateless individuals at community, national, and international levels. Possesses firsthand experience in implementing and advising on development projects in Southeast Asia countries and a deep understanding of development challenges and innovative approaches in the region. Solid background in sustainability frameworks, including Certified GRI, Carbon Management, and Responsible Investing in Agriculture, among others. Previous work has benefited hundreds of thousands of children, youths, women, farmers, and community members. Established two implementing offices of the development organizations in Vietnam and Myanmar, earning recognition from international organizations such as Child & Youth Finance International and the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE).