Dana Ellis
Director of Operations at Swiss Capacity Building Facility
Zurich, Switzerland
Summary
Operational leader for SCBF: Dana Ellis directs operations and project delivery at the Swiss Capacity Building Facility, managing technical assistance and the operational backbone for SCBF's inclusive finance initiatives. scbf+1
Partnership and program management across inclusive finance projects: She represents SCBF in multi-stakeholder partnerships (insurers, NGOs, innovators) to design and launch low-cost health and housing finance solutions in markets such as Kenya and India. fsdafrica+1
Focus on digital innovation for financial inclusion: Dana has supported digital savings and health-finance interventions (e.g., Katumba digital savings, Saathealth integration) aimed at increasing resilience and access to formal financial services for low-income populations. microloanfoundationusa+1
Public-facing advocate and event contributor: She has served as a moderator and speaker at industry events and conferences, highlighting SCBF-funded lessons and scaling approaches in inclusive insurance and financial literacy. scbf+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Inclusive Index Insurance (Index Insurance Report)
January 1, 2026A report on inclusive index insurance, listing SCBF contributors and case studies; Dana Ellis is listed as Director of Operations, SCBF in the publication.
Insurance and Sustainable Development (SDSN Position Paper) — Contributor listing
April 1, 2025Position paper on insurance and sustainable development where Dana Ellis is listed among contributors representing SCBF.