Soumya Korde

Soumya Korde is a Partner at Grads of Life, specializing in Thought Leadership.12 In her role, she develops and leads the strategy for Grads of Life and Year Up United's thought leadership and influence in the areas of skills-first practices and workforce development.2

Professional Background

Soumya has an impressive background in business development and corporate engagement. She is based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area and has previously held the position of Senior Director at Grads of Life.5

Current Responsibilities

As a Partner at Grads of Life, Soumya's work focuses on:

1. Developing strategies for thought leadership
2. Influencing skills-first practices in workforce development
3. Collaborating with cross-sector leaders

Recent Activities

Soumya has been actively involved in several initiatives:

• In May 2024, she participated in bringing together over 20 regional CEO-led business alliances at the National Talent Collaborative.3
• In April 2024, she was part of hosting an interactive discussion with cross-sector leaders on the value and ROI of skills-first talent practices.4

Soumya Korde's work aligns with Grads of Life's mission to create an equitable labor market and close the Opportunity Divide. The organization aims to build an employer movement that ensures all people have access to quality jobs, financial stability, and economic mobility.1