Words Without Borders is pleased to announce the election of Kalpana Raina to its board of directors.

“Kalpana brings a deep connection to international literature, expertise in global finance, and regional knowledge of India and Asia that will be of great benefit to WWB,” said Samantha Schnee, Chair. “We are thrilled to welcome her to the Words Without Borders Board of Directors.”

KALPANA RAINA is the managing partner of 252 Solutions, LLC, an advisory and investment firm with a focus on social enterprises. She is a senior executive with extensive financial experience in the US and internationally. Formerly, Ms. Raina was an executive vice president at the Bank of New York, a global financial services company. She holds a master’s degree in English literature from McMaster University and undergraduate and graduate degrees from Panjab University, India.

Ms. Raina currently serves on the boards of John Wiley and Sons, Information Services Group in the US and Yellow Media Group in Canada. She is on the advisory board of Women Corporate Directors.