Akash Bhalerao

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Partner, Globalizer: Community Engagement | Systems Thought Partner | Participatory Process Design @ Ashoka
Maharashtra, India
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I am a tree-hugger, and a forest-mountain-ocean lover, and am passionate about addressing the socio-ecological crises we face today. My lebensaufgabe (life's work) is dedicated to fostering systems change initiatives that promote collective action to empower more people to be changemakers towards a more sustainable and equitable world.I am committed to co-creating a world where people can have healthy and meaningful relationships with each other and with nature. I have been working on this since 2009 through:1) Supporting Changemakers build Strategies & Strategic Connections to Maximize Systemic ImpactI support changemakers in building their theory of change (strategies) utilizing systems thinking, design thinking, and collaborative approaches, and match them with leaders from businesses, social orgs and consultancies. My experience spans:- Ashoka, Let’s Enterprise, Pachamama Alliance, Blekinge Institute of Technology: As a thought partner for 74 organization leaders, I have helped build impactful strategies in sustainability, communication, and fundraising using various systems thinking and design thinking tools and participatory techniques.- University of Iowa, EcoFriends Community: I have led 20 design thinking projects (e.g., integrating waste management practices and enhancing cross-cultural interactions) and led 5 systems change projects addressing issues like environmental restoration, equity, discrimination, education, and climate change.- Clothing Closet at Iowa, Climate KIC, Ashoka, EcoFriends Community: I have created experimental spaces to convene stakeholders, fostering collaboration towards a common vision to solve shared problems.2) Empowering Young ChangemakersI focus on changemaker education (sustainability and entrepreneurship), leadership development, and community engagement to build the leadership capacities of young people. With aim to equip them with competencies in collaboration, and systems and design thinking, enabling them to create meaningful lives for themselves and contribute to positive impact in any field they choose. Through my experience at EcoFriends Community, University of Iowa and Let's Enterprise since 2009 I have: - Worked hands-on with 349 youth, mentoring them on projects, and connecting them with enterprising professionals across various fields.- Designed and facilitated workshops and events for over 4,000 youth, encouraging their involvement in changemaking, reflecting on their growth areas, and exploring diverse career pathways.

Akash Bhalerao's Current Company Details
Ashoka

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Partner, Globalizer: Community Engagement | Systems Thought Partner | Participatory Process Design
Maharashtra, India
Website:
ashoka.org
Employees:
1672
Akash Bhalerao Work Experience Details
  • Ashoka
    Partner, Globalizer: Community Engagement | Systems Thought Partner | Participatory Process Design
    Ashoka
    Maharashtra, India
  • Ashoka
    Partner At Globalizer- Community Engagement | Systems Thought Partner | Participatory Process Design
    Ashoka Dec 2019 - Present
    Ashoka’s Globalizer programme helps social entrepreneurs develop strategies for scaling their social impact. This 'accelerator' supports selected social entrepreneurs in their work on system impact, connecting them to skilled advisors and high-level thought partners.As a core member of Ashoka’s Globalizer team, Akash along with the rest of the team facilitates the systems change strategy-building process, recruits thought partners ( who are consultants, business leaders and systems change practitioners) to build teams around social entrepreneurs, and designs and orchestrates summits and learning circles for social entrepreneurs and thought partners.
  • Inner Development Goals
    Ambassador, Aconcagua Cohort
    Inner Development Goals Sep 2024 - Present
  • Ecofriends Community
    Co-Founder
    Ecofriends Community Feb 2009 - Present
    India
    EcoFriends Community hosts leadership development opportunities for young people, that involve facilitating environmental awareness projects by collaborating with schools and community organizations to provide volunteer support to the organizations & provide volunteering opportunities for students to learn about societal & environmental challenges like climate change and solutions like the projects the organizations were working on to address them.
  • Ecofriends Community
    Chief Executive Officer & President
    Ecofriends Community Feb 2009 - Jul 2018
  • Smilewellnessfoundation
    Board Member
    Smilewellnessfoundation Feb 2016 - Present
    Pune Area, India
  • Let'S Enterprise
    Collaborator
    Let'S Enterprise Aug 2023 - Present
  • Let'S Enterprise
    Team Member; Strategy & Program Design Lead
    Let'S Enterprise Aug 2019 - Aug 2023
    Pune Area, India
    The Enterprise India Fellowship is a program to help college-age students to become entrepreneurial, self-aware and work/life ready by working on projects with local businesses, startups and NGOs, with support from mentors and workshops on different business topics. Through the fellowship, case studies of the impact non-academic progress / co-curriculars / working on projects have on young people are harvested, to help shift the narrative and encourage more co-curricular participation among young people across the country.
  • Arboreal Capital
    Global Advisory Committee
    Arboreal Capital Jul 2021 - Present
  • Pachamama Alliance
    Advisor
    Pachamama Alliance Oct 2022 - Present
  • Greenovate Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
    Advisor
    Greenovate Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Oct 2023 - Present
  • University Of Iowa Office Of Admissions
    Alumni Representative
    University Of Iowa Office Of Admissions May 2018 - Present
  • University Of Iowa Office Of Admissions
    Campus Tour Guide
    University Of Iowa Office Of Admissions Feb 2015 - May 2018
    Iowa City, Iowa Area
    Led campus tours for prospective students, shared personal University of Iowa story and made a compelling case for them to consider pursuing their education at the University of Iowa.
  • University Of Iowa Office Of Admissions
    Students To Assist Recruitment (Star) Member
    University Of Iowa Office Of Admissions Jan 2015 - May 2018
  • University Of Iowa Office Of Admissions
    On Iowa Leader
    University Of Iowa Office Of Admissions Jan 2015 - Aug 2015
  • The University Of Iowa Tippie College Of Business
    Alumni Mentor
    The University Of Iowa Tippie College Of Business Sep 2024 - Present
  • Singapore International Foundation
    Young Social Entrepreneurs Global Programme Mentor
    Singapore International Foundation May 2023 - Dec 2023
  • Climate-Kic
    Facilitator, Circular Economy Innovation Cluster (Ceic) Bangalore
    Climate-Kic Aug 2023 - Nov 2023
  • Onora
    Advisor
    Onora Dec 2022 - Feb 2023
    California, United States
  • Kumaraguru College Of Liberal Arts And Science
    Social Design Action Lab Mentor
    Kumaraguru College Of Liberal Arts And Science Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
  • Kaospilot
    Design For Sustainability Program Assistant
    Kaospilot Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
  • Forum For The Future
    India Climate Ecosystem Resilience Trajectories Cohort Member
    Forum For The Future Feb 2021 - Nov 2021
  • Blekinge Institute Of Technology
    Organizing & Hosting Team, Masters In Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability 15Yr Reunion
    Blekinge Institute Of Technology Apr 2019 - Jun 2019
    Karlskrona, Blekinge County, Sweden
  • Art Of Hosting Karlskrona
    Organizing Team
    Art Of Hosting Karlskrona Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
    Karlskrona, Blekinge County, Sweden
  • 4Rest
    Strategy Development Advisor
    4Rest Nov 2018 - Feb 2019
    Poland
    • Worked with a team to consult an upcycling company in Poland with business development and planning towards sustainability using The Natural Step Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development; through an MSLS course.• Co-created a visioning workshop, conducted baseline assessment, co-facilitated an ideation workshop to generate ideas to reach the vision, and co-created strategic guidelines and action plan to prioritize and execute ideas.
  • Aiesec
    Chapter Co-Founder
    Aiesec Sep 2018 - Nov 2018
    Blekinge County, Sweden
    Tried to start AIESEC chapter at the Blekinge Institute of Technology, but failed in bringing together a core team so ended up giving up
  • Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council
    Communications & Engagement Intern
    Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    • Worked on 16 outreach campaigns through Salesforce to connect with professionals in different industry sectors, geographic areas, job functions etc., and set up membership/collaboration conversations between SPLC’s Communications Director and representatives from 21 different organizations (businesses, universities, NGO’s, governmental agencies, cities banks etc.).• Participated in conversations with SPLC members like Bloomberg to learn about their challenges and priorities and connected them with appropriate resources or people that could support their transition towards sustainability.• Communicated with government officials from some European countries to gather data about their investments in sustainable public procurement and circular economy, to use as a reference while helping US state governments prioritize sustainable purchasing.
  • Net Impact
    Chapter Co-President
    Net Impact Jun 2017 - May 2018
    University Of Iowa, Iowa City
    • Restarted the Net Impact undergraduate chapter at the University of Iowa, recruited members, and held weekly meetings. • Gathered community support to help the organization move towards financial stability, from a balance of more than -$900.• Worked on developing sustainable leadership for the organization to get back to working on its mission of spreading awareness about the importance of sustainability in business among students in the Tippie College of Business and the University of Iowa.
  • Clothing Closet At Iowa
    Co-Founder
    Clothing Closet At Iowa Mar 2017 - May 2018
    Iowa City, Iowa Area
    •Worked on creating the Clothing Closet at Iowa by collaborating with 11 organizations/departments to help students have access to quality professional clothing at no cost, through peer institution research and a needs assessment, to address affordability, textile waste, social inequality, and sustainability.•Recruited a leadership team of four to lead and sustain the initiative, created an Advisory Committee with partners, and worked with partners to secure a location, and financial resources worth $18,500 as startup costs and $10,000 as annual costs for the Clothing Closet at Iowa.
  • University Of Iowa Housing & Dining
    Resident Assistant
    University Of Iowa Housing & Dining Aug 2016 - May 2018
    Petersen Hall, University Of Iowa
    • Served as an RA for the Green Adventures Living Learning Community and organized events and activities around self-discovery, getting involved, the importance of sustainability and social events to build, engage and sustain the floor community.• Helped new students with their transition to college by assisting with navigation through academic, social, and mental health issues and encouraged them to be involved on campus.
  • University Of Iowa Housing & Dining
    Desk Clerk
    University Of Iowa Housing & Dining Mar 2015 - Jul 2016
    Iowa City, Iowa Area
    Helped more than 100 students a day at the 24x7 operating Mayflower, Hillcrest, Currier, Daum and Burge Front Desks.Available for the safety of 1000 residents whenever needed during work hours, overseeing other operations such as receiving and issuing mail and packages, checking out necessary equipment.
  • University Of Iowa Student Government
    Senator And Sustainability Committee Chair
    University Of Iowa Student Government Apr 2016 - Apr 2018
    Uisg Iowa Memorial Union
    • Worked across different committees (Diversity to Academic Affairs, Sustainability to Internal Affairs), to propose 19 pieces of legislation on the UISG Senate floor revolving around sustainability, student life, and inclusion. • Collaborated with more then 20 other senators to co-sponsor legislation and worked with different Executives in advocating for different student life issues around inclusion, sustainability, and external relations. Recognized as the Senator of the Year for 2016-2017.• Served as the Sustainability Committee Chair for the 2016-2017 term, and managed and empowered other senators on the committee to work on several initiatives around campus sustainability, making it one of the most productive years for UISG’s Sustainability Committee.
  • University Of Iowa Student Government
    International Student Advisory Board Member
    University Of Iowa Student Government Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
  • University Of Iowa Dance Marathon
    Dancer
    University Of Iowa Dance Marathon Aug 2015 - Feb 2018
    Iowa City, Iowa, United States
    •Raised $1267 over three years to contribute to special programs to provide emotional and financial support to pediatric oncology and bone marrow patients and their families treated at University of Iowa Children's Hospital.•Danced for 24 hours for the kids at the Final Dance Marathon Big Events in 2016 and 2018.
  • University Of Iowa College Of Liberal Arts & Sciences
    Teaching Assistant
    University Of Iowa College Of Liberal Arts & Sciences Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
    Iowa City, Iowa Area
    Course: The Green Room, taught by Professor Dave Gould, University of Iowa Honor's Program
  • University Of Iowa Homecoming Council
    Executive Director
    University Of Iowa Homecoming Council Feb 2016 - Oct 2017
    Iowa City, Iowa Area
    • Coordinated with various departments like Athletics, Marketing & Design, Alumni Association, University Foundation, President’s Office, faculty, staff, and student organizations, businesses, city governmental agencies etc. and various contractors to plan, organize, manage, and lead the largest week of events on campus to celebrate being a member of the University of Iowa Community.• Advocated for sustainability and inclusion to be integrated as core values for Homecoming Week.• Managed operations (securing venues, equipment etc.), over saw finances with a budget of over $80,000 and worked on creating a finance tracking system for the organization.• Served as the 2016 Assistant Parade Director for Homecoming and orchestrated one of the largest campus events, facilitated the parade route set up, security arrangements, and day of parade execution, and coordinated with student groups, the City of Iowa City staff, and Police Departments.
  • University Of Iowa Environmental Coalition
    Lecture Series Liaison
    University Of Iowa Environmental Coalition Oct 2015 - Apr 2017
    Iowa City, Iowa Area
    • Organized a monthly lecture series where speakers from different fields and disciplines shared their stories and spoke about different environmental issues that are interdisciplinary and interconnected with many other disciplines.• Invited professionals from Psychology, Geology, Environmental Science, Journalism, Non-profit Management, Marketing, and local businesses to come and speak about the how climate change, human rights, and social justice issues correlate within their fields.
  • University Of Iowa Environmental Coalition
    Member & Volunteer
    University Of Iowa Environmental Coalition Aug 2014 - Oct 2015
  • John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center At The University Of Iowa
    Startup Games Student Organizer
    John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center At The University Of Iowa Jan 2017 - Feb 2017
    Iowa City, Iowa, United States
  • The University Of Iowa Tippie College Of Business
    Teaching Assistant
    The University Of Iowa Tippie College Of Business Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
    Iowa City, Iowa Area
    Course- Social Entrepreneurship, taught by Professor Joseph Sulentic, Tippie College of Business
  • University Of Iowa Office Of Sustainability And The Environment
    Outreach Intern
    University Of Iowa Office Of Sustainability And The Environment May 2016 - Jul 2016
    Iowa City, Iowa Area
    Interacted with first year students at orientation fairs to get them engaged with having sustainable lifestyles as they were about to start college.
  • University Of Iowa Office Of Sustainability And The Environment
    Tippie Impact Competition Project
    University Of Iowa Office Of Sustainability And The Environment Jan 2016 - May 2016
    co-led a campaign in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability to develop a sustainability student involvement video as a part of the Sustainability Tippie Impact Competition involving different student organizations and the UI President’s Office.
  • University Of Iowa Office Of Sustainability And The Environment
    Climate Narrative Fellow
    University Of Iowa Office Of Sustainability And The Environment Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
    Spread awareness about climate change through Climate Narrative Project (the special media arts initiative) in the Office of Sustainability designed to reach across academic disciplines and chronicle regenerative approaches to energy, food, water and community planning.
  • University Of Iowa College Of Liberal Arts & Sciences
    Teaching Assistant
    University Of Iowa College Of Liberal Arts & Sciences Jan 2016 - May 2016
    Iowa City, Iowa Area
    Course-Climate Change: Most Important Environmental Challenge of 21st Century, taught by Professor Robert Mutel, University of Iowa Department of Physics & Astronomy
  • University Of Iowa Department Of Chemistry
    Lab Assistant
    University Of Iowa Department Of Chemistry Sep 2014 - Dec 2015
    Iowa City, Iowa Area
    Worked in the Chemistry Teaching Lab Prep Room, preparing required chemicals for chemistry lab courses, disposing more than 20 containers of bio-hazardous waste, and stocking up chemicals and other supplies.
  • University Of Iowa Department Of Chemistry
    Undergraduate Research & Outreach Assistant At Stone Lab
    University Of Iowa Department Of Chemistry Dec 2014 - Oct 2015
    Iowa City, Iowa Area
    Participated in research of air and dust sampling and monitoring by making over 700 filters for sampling airCollecting dust and extracting Calcium & Magnesium Ions from the same.Designed a new method for sampling dust and analyzing water soluble ions from the same.Represented the Department of Chemistry at around 5 Outreach events, telling the community about the science behind the stories. Specially Ocean Acidification.Help organize the Outreach events through the Department of Chemistry for the community-especially children.
  • Gooddeal
    Co-Founder
    Gooddeal Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
    Iowa City, Iowa, United States
    Worked on an e-commerce platform for students in college towns for buying and selling of reused products, pitched the idea to validate it, won $ but failed to continue as was unable to manage complex team dynamics that emerged
  • University Of Iowa Department Of Biology
    Research Assistant At Forbes Lab
    University Of Iowa Department Of Biology 2014 - 2015
    Iowa City, Iowa Area
  • The Bishop'S School
    Head Boy
    The Bishop'S School Jun 2013 - May 2014
    Pune Area, India
    Was unanimously elected as the Head Boy by teachers and led the student body(3000 students) of the school, after serving the school as a Prefect(2012-2013) and a Scout Prefect(2011-2012).Prefects are members of the student body, who have duties, led by the Head Boy to lead the school.Helped organize all events from sports to theater, debates to environmental activities and scouting.

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Leadership Environmental Issues Public Speaking Team Management Community Engagement Social Entrepreneurship Sustainability Leadership Development Research Teamwork Positive Work Environment Student Affairs Event Management Organizational Culture Non Profit Leadership Project Management Customer Service Social Media Marketing Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Powerpoint Microsoft Powerpoint Strategic Planning Salesforce.com Design Thinking Co Creation Systems Thinking Student Leadership Entrepreneurship Organizational Leadership Student Engagement Social Media

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