India is one of the biggest advertising markets in the world. Yet less than 6% of Creative Directors are women. In 2017, Sakshi created a platform that promotes gender diversity in the Indian Advertising & Design Industry through actionable solutions. The community has now grown to 3000+ women. Along with the core team, Sakshi has been able to:
Launch a structured refresher program to get creative moms back to work
Organize global mentorship sessions, leadership mixers and portfolio reviews
Collaborate with global female talent platforms to increase visibility for Indian creative women
Introduce scholarships for Indian creative women to travel to Cannes Lions and D&Ad Festival London
Upskill and empower women through social media (Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiancreativewomen/)
Reinforce gender equality at India's biggest award show by rewarding impactful gender work and introducing guidelines against all sexist entries
