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Proma Dewanjee

Head of Marketing and Strategy

Where strategy meets storytelling, you’ll find Proma Dewanjee/b> As Head of Marketing and Strategy at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, she leads the firm’s business development and brand growth efforts with purpose and precision. Known for her creative approach to legal marketing and deep understanding of the startup ecosystem, Proma is passionate about helping visionary founders—particularly women and BIPOC entrepreneurs—access the legal and strategic resources they need to thrive.

At Gesmer Updegrove, Proma is responsible for driving growth initiatives that connect the firm with emerging companies, venture capital networks, and industry partners across the country. She crafts campaigns, content, and relationship strategies that align with the firm’s business goals and elevate its reputation as a trusted legal advisor for innovative companies.

Background & Experience

Proma brings over a decade of cross-industry experience to her role, having led marketing and brand development efforts in tech, finance, and consumer sectors from Silicon Valley to Singapore. Her work consistently centers on amplifying stories that matter—whether through thought leadership, business strategy, or direct founder engagement.

She is also the founder of Jhankar 4 Kids, a nonprofit focused on providing music therapy and education to women and children in Kolkata, India, including survivors of the Taliban and ISIS groups and those living in local shelters.

Outside the office, Proma is deemed the expert matcha enthusiast. As a native San Diegan, she also finds joy in paddleboarding, hot yoga, and spending time with her rescue dog, Buster (who is also a Californian at heart).

Boards and Committees

DEI Committee at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, member

Digital Marketing Team Committee at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, member

Women's Committee at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, member

Education/Training

  • Mount Holyoke College, B.A., Sociology and Business; minor in Music and Law and Public Policy
  • Boston University, Executive M.B.A.

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Languages

  • English, Spanish and Bengali