Monisha Kapila

Monisha Kapila is the founder and former CEO of ProInspire, a nonprofit organization that helps social sector leaders accelerate racial equity.12 She founded ProInspire and led the organization for over a decade before transitioning out of her role.

Career Highlights

• Founder and CEO of ProInspire for approximately 14 years (2009-2023)13
• Implemented a co-CEO model with Bianca Anderson in her final years at ProInspire2
• Took two sabbaticals during her tenure at ProInspire, in 2018 and 20231
• Announced her departure from ProInspire in January 2023, with plans to complete her tenure by December 20231

Education and Early Career

• MBA from Harvard Business School4
• Started her career as a consultant with Arthur Andersen4

Transition and Future Plans

Kapila announced her transition out of ProInspire in early 2023. Her plans for the future include:

• Shifting to independent consulting in 2024
• Serving as a coach for nonprofit leaders and organizations
• Acting as an advisor for ProInspire3

Leadership Approach

Kapila has been recognized for her innovative approach to leadership, including:

• Implementing a co-leadership model at ProInspire to support succession planning2
• Advocating for sabbaticals as a tool for leadership development and organizational growth1
• Focusing on racial equity and supporting leaders in the social sector12

Monisha Kapila's career transition demonstrates a thoughtful approach to founder succession and a commitment to supporting the continued growth of the organization she founded.