Rishi Jha is the Global Communications and Outreach Coordinator at iMMAP Inc., bringing over a decade of rich experience in Marketing, Communications, and Branding. His career encompasses an impressive stint in the luxury fashion industry, where he played a pivotal role in elevating the craftsmanship of artisans from Nepal, India, and Mongolia, enhancing their global recognition.
Before his foray into the humanitarian sector, Rishi significantly contributed to environmental and socio-economic initiatives, notably working on programs to reduce the number of cashmere goats in Mongolia. This effort was crucial in preserving the endangered Mongolian rangelands while securing herder families' livelihoods.
In the realm of film production, Rishi has a notable record of collaborating with esteemed artists, including Patrick Grandperret, Grammy-nominated Keola Beamer, and Howie B, known for his work with Björk, U2, and Massive Attack.
Academically, Rishi holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) from Shri Ram College of Commerce and a Master of Arts in Sociology from Jawaharlal Nehru University. He is fluent in English, Nepali, Hindi, and Maithili and is also conversant in Italian and Urdu.