Communications leader advancing health and development outcomes across regions.
Aysha Wisam Rashid is a global communications and fundraising specialist with over 14 years of experience shaping narratives that influence policy, mobilize resources, and strengthen health and development outcomes across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
She works at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and systems change, transforming complex data and frontline realities into powerful communications that drive action at the highest levels. Her work has directly contributed to raising over $80 million in funding, including a landmark $65 million hospital endowment fund for one of the largest philanthropic commitments to health in Bangladesh.
Aysha has led high-impact communications during critical moments, from managing global media engagement during COVID-19 to convening national policy dialogues that shape the future of maternal and newborn care. She has partnered with major global donors including FCDO, Sida, Global Affairs Canada, and multilateral organisations, ensuring alignment between evidence, messaging, and investment.
Bringing a rare combination of strategic insight, creative storytelling, and on-the-ground experience , Aysha helps organisations not only tell better stories but achieve measurable impact through them.