Catalyst

Sayu’s commitment to gender and racial equity and expertise on democracy and immigration led her to found three organizations: Women’s Democracy Lab (2020), New American Leaders (2010) and South Asian Youth Action (1997).  She has served as the founding director of all three nonprofits. Sayu’s continued commitment to seeking new ways to support immigrants and women of color led to her latest endeavor, No. 1 Immigrant Daughter.