Born and raised in Denver, Sasha Silva has spent more than three decades turning big picture strategy into real world results, building teams, strengthening organizations, and helping mission driven work reach the communities it is meant to serve. Over the course of her 30 year career, she has held leadership positions including Executive Director and Director of Business Development, where she oversees diverse departments such as Human Resources, Business Development, Sales and Marketing, Accounting, Information Technology, and Contracts.
As a Hispanic woman leader, Sasha is driven by a commitment to excellence and a determination to break the glass ceilings that women and communities of color too often encounter. She is known for her ability to see what is possible and then build the plan to get there. She has led strategic planning efforts that improved performance, expanded services, and increased revenue, often by as much as 80%, while creating cultures grounded in accountability, collaboration, and clear goals. Whether she is streamlining operations or developing a growth strategy, her focus is consistent: strengthen the organization so it can deliver better outcomes.
Her core expertise is in the government sector, where she is an experienced technical proposal and grant writer, and a trusted guide through the complexities of government contracting. She has secured contracts with the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of the Interior, and the United States Air Force, as well as with other federal agencies. She also brings a deep commitment to supporting small businesses, especially those ready to grow but unsure how to navigate certification pathways. Sasha helps organizations pursue Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned, and 8(a) certifications, opening doors to new opportunities and long term stability.
Sasha’s professional experience spans Staff Augmentation, Facility Maintenance Services, Environmental Services, Design Build, Architect and Engineering Design, and General Contracting, industries where trust, execution, and compliance matter every day. Her work also includes private sector and municipal clients such as Halliburton, Schlumberger, Xcel Energy, State of Colorado, City and County of Denver, UC Health, Kaiser Permanente and CB Richard Ellis.
Today, Sasha is proud to support We Lead With Love, focused on providing fresh juice to children in underprivileged areas. For her, it is personal. It is about investing back into the city that shaped her and helping ensure that every child, in every neighborhood, has access to healthier options and a brighter start.