Meet Our Founder, Raina Gandhi
As Founder and CEO of Rising Tide Consulting, Raina doesn't just coach women; she activates them to shatter limiting beliefs and command their presence in the boardrooms where industry-defining decisions happen.
Her mission? To ensure that when history-making conversations occur, women aren't just present, they're leading them.
Her own story embodies this transformation. In addition to building a formidable career across investment banking, consulting, nonprofit leadership, and higher education, Raina made a bold choice: she stepped away from a high-trajectory finance career to raise her daughters. Eleven years later, she didn't just return, she revolutionized her path, ascending to executive leadership roles in higher education and ultimately founding her own empire of empowerment.
Today, Raina transforms careers through powerful one-on-one coaching, dynamic group programs, and keynote speeches that inspire action. She specializes in the pivotal moments that define executive careers: navigating high-pressure roles, breaking into the C-suite, commanding presence in boardroom decisions, silencing imposter syndrome, and orchestrating confident career comebacks.
Her philosophy is revolutionary yet simple: leadership teams don't just benefit when women occupy multiple seats at the table, they transform when those women bring their unfiltered authenticity and diverse perspectives to every crucial conversation.
Named one of the Top 20 Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2025 by NY Weekly, Raina's expertise reaches audiences worldwide through featured appearances on top-tier podcasts including The Chris Voss Show (top 1% globally) and The Advisor Podcast with Stacey Chillemi. Her thought leadership has been published in The Medium, Thrive Global, CanvasRebel, and Bold Journey, where she shapes the conversation around women's professional advancement.
As an internationally sought-after speaker, she galvanizes audiences to take immediate action toward building healthier, more inclusive, and high-performing work cultures.
Raina holds an MBA from The Wharton School and brings expertise across multiple disciplines:
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Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)
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Executive & Leadership Coaching
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Organizational Development Coaching
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Women-Centered Coaching
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CliftonStrengths Facilitation
