Shivali Sarna
Shivali Sarna is a communication and development professional with over a decade of experience. She currently heads Communication and Membership Development at the International Cooperative Alliance – Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) Regional Office.
Her work focuses on strategic communications, advocacy, stakeholder management, digital communications, and membership development across the Asia-Pacific region. She brings together academic training and practical experience to develop communication approaches that support stronger engagement and meaningful impact. She works with cooperative organisations and partners to build greater visibility and participation in the cooperative movement. She also contributes to strategic regional processes, including Regional Assemblies, Board meetings, and major programmes and events.
Before joining ICA-AP, Shivali was Head of Communication and Business Development at Access Livelihoods Group, an Indian social enterprise working with cooperatives. Earlier, she worked as an editor and social media manager with a publishing agency.
Shivali holds a Master’s degree in Media Governance from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and a Bachelor’s degree in Development Communication and Extension from the University of Delhi.