Sachi Shah

Sachi Shah is an international development professional with expertise in urban planning, environmental sustainability, and social entrepreneurship. She founded and directed Truss Group, a social enterprise in Malawi, Africa, from August 2017 to June 2022.2

Professional Background

Sachi completed her master's degree in urban planning from the University of Cambridge (Wolfson College) in 2022.1 Prior to her graduate studies, she worked as an ESG & Impact consultant for an impact investing firm.1

Truss Group

As the Founder and Director of Truss Group, Sachi focused on addressing issues at the intersection of human and environmental health.4 The company's main initiatives included:

• Recycling plastic waste into construction materials
• Designing waste management systems for low-income areas in Malawi14

Other Roles and Experiences

• Global Health Corps Fellow: Sachi has participated in this fellowship program.1
• Project Manager: She recently worked as a Project Manager for the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) in Buckinghamshire County, UK, for 1 year and 8 months.3
• Wolfson Global Health Research Hub: Sachi has been supporting the Hub's work and is the producer and host of its podcast.1

Skills and Expertise

Sachi's professional skill set includes:

• Strategy & Project Management
• Community Based Participatory Action and Research (CBPAR)
• Enterprise Innovation
• Research & Analysis
• Monitoring & Evaluation1

Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainable development, waste management, and environmental health, particularly in low-income areas.