As part of FSG’s leadership team, Isra oversees the internal functions that power the organization’s mission, including communications, IT, risk and compliance, and finance. She leads the strategy and operations that ensure FSG’s systems, infrastructure, and organizational practices are aligned, resilient, and designed to support high‑quality work across global issue areas. In this role, she strengthens the organizational foundation that enables FSG to deliver field‑leading work in collective impact, shared value, and systems change, as well as core thematic areas such as climate justice, economic mobility, and health equity.
A military veteran, Isra serves as a Civil Affairs Officer and Major in the U.S. Army Reserve. She is also a trained mediator and facilitator with a background in macro social work.
Before FSG
Before joining FSG, Isra built a career at the intersection of public service and social impact. She served in the Obama Administration as a presidential appointee at the U.S. Department of the Interior from 2012 to 2015 and went on to become the inaugural Chief of Staff for several nonprofits dedicated to environmental, climate, and gender justice.
In these roles, Isra led executive teams, guided strategic planning efforts, and advanced diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives. Her professional toolkit spans high‑impact project management, organizational strategy, labor relations, team development, and internal communications.
Education
- New York University, Silver School of Social Work, MSW
- University of Baltimore, MPA
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County, BA in Psychology
Languages
- Thai (Intermediate)
Working at FSG
I’ve spent my entire career in public service through roles in government and nonprofits. One thing I’ve learned is that meaningful change happens when we work alongside directly impacted individuals and communities, using a systems approach. I came to FSG for exactly this reason: our mission and values deeply resonate with me. I’m grateful to join an organization and team that are truly committed to this work and to the people and environments we aim to serve.
