A. Isha Varma Email & Phone Number

First lead on Strategy and Impact for the Foundation. Currently working on:-Articulating the Foundation's first set of values and principles to guide decision making during this rapid growth period-Designing strategy for portfolios and organizational effectiveness-Defining appropriate due dilligence processes for various types of grantees-Building the architecture for data and information flow within and around grantee touch points-Up-skilling all-staff on monitoring and evaluation

Founded Bespoke Impact, an advisory studio specializing in social impact design and strategy for social enterprises and investors.• Radiical Systems: Created theories of change for innovative social impact strategies; facilitated workshops on stakeholder mapping/engagement identifying creative pathways for community and corporate partnerships; researched/built relationships with impact investors and VC firms.• Sustainable Beauty Salon Co-Op: Outlined co-op model, executive strategy, and CSR/ESG partnerships.• DinnerFix: Facilitated stakeholder engagement workshop, curated strategic partnerships with CSR/ESG initiatives to drive impact for community revitalization programs, designed social impact theory of change.

London, England, Gb

Contracted via Global Health VisionsAided in doubling grant renewal funds amounting to $67M. Consulted with staff and significant donor to build the organization’s results framework reflective of the new organizational strategy. Rapid prototyped indicator tracking system.

Inaugural MEL (monitoring, evaluation, and learning) DirectorLed MEL strategy development to direct the inaugural MEL program, conducted internal and external research and evaluationLiaised with high-level foundations and experts in the girls empowerment and early and forced child marriage arenas to ensure data and dissemination was optimized for learning and impact.

Stamford, Ct, Us

Defined Strategy: Defined and rolled out Equity Strategy for organization, created global M&E strategy and toolkit with first Americares' M&E team.Responsible for all Technical Assistance, Monitoring, and Evaluations for Africa and Asia Portfolios: Designed monitoring and evaluation plans and studies for programs, created data collection tools, cleaned, analyzed, and authored reports on resulting data. (i.e., Liberia Family Planning Formative Assessment, Liberia Fistula Care Baseline, Tanzania Health Worker Safety Midterm Evaluation, India Mumbai Slums Primary Health Landscape Study).Provided Technical Assistance for Private & Public Donor Proposals: Developed technical M&E plans and study designs for concept notes and proposals (Foundations, Gates Grand Challenge, FP2020, OpenIDEO, J&J, etc.)Advised and Managed Organizational-Level M&E: Trained HQ and field staff on, and rolled out organization’s M&E Toolkit inclusive of standard indicators, M&E guidelines, process maps, project management cycles, and project management tools, consolidated data for Fiscal Year Summary, provided TA to new strategic initiatives. Formulated Algorithm for Evaluation Requests: A formulaic model to determine type of evaluation report based on the level of rigor each evaluation requires. Created templates for each report type.Launched Organizational RMNCH Working Group: Took initiative to create internal working group to share new publications, research, opportunities, and experiences on RMNCH topics.

Saugerties, New York, Us

Set up M&E strategy for two new Non-Communicable Disease Alliance (NCD Alliance) advocacy initiatives.Created frameworks, indicators, and tools programs to roll out strategy.

Dc, Washington, Us

Conceptualized and Created Organizational Strategy and Systems for M&E Management: Created materials for and delivered M&E Trainings via global webinar, materials specifically catered for IYAFP Country Coordinators, developed cloud-based Project Activity Tracking Tool to manage multiple grant cycles and their activities and then help Country Coordinators with appropriate technical assistance as necessary, and in timely manner. Support Programmatic Decision Making: Supported technical and administrative decisions in creation of IYAFP strategic plans, acted as technical advisor for review of potential grantee proposal submissions.

Los Altos, Ca, Us

Supported Transition to Program’s new M&E system, “MELA”: Defined and met project milestones, finished project three months ahead of schedule, aligned grantee indicators to Foundation’s standardized indicators, controlled for quality, analyzed and logged indicators by specific issue area, communicated with grantees to ensure smooth transition.

Los Altos, Ca, Us

Focal Point for Sub-Saharan Africa Grantmaking (representing ~$15M): Administered grants, managed partner relationships, contributed to grantee program evaluation pursuits, ensured proposals were per compliance standards, reviewed incoming narrative/financial reports and inquired on deviations from original proposal. Advised Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Team: Tracked progress on grantee indicators, mapped grantee indicators to new standardized population and reproductive health program indicators.Assessed Fiscal Health of Grantee Projects: Conducted financial analysis of audit reports, ensured timely payments, tracked budget expenditure, approved financial reports, and approved no cost extensions.

Woking, Surrey, Gb

Monitoring and Evaluation of Maternal and Child Health: Created frameworks and visual aids now utilized for project M&E management, cleaned country-wide indicator data, re-designed indicators incorrectly measured, edited M&E reports and internal office guidelines/protocols.South Sudan Emergency Response in Refugee Camps on the Border of S. Sudan (Gambella, ET): Conducted sexual and gender based violence rapid assessment, led focus group discussions with adolescent women, conducted key informant interview, researched and contextualized gender based violence assessment tools, reported data to inform future programming.“Women and Their Children’s Health” (WATCH) Project Semi-Annual Report: Travelled to field offices and health clinics to gather qualitative information for semi-annual report on country wide maternal and child health project, harmonized conflicting information from various field sites, compiled multiple documents to reflect overall country project progress, conducted meetings with field and other relevant staff to manage flow of information and deadlines.

Washington D.C., Us

• Reviewed, approved, and facilitated procurement • Evaluated and re-engineered Headquarter inventory systems for re-allocation, re-assignment, waybill, and courier tracking• Created, designed and populated new intranet platform after assessment of former intranet• Acted as point person for new procurement process; facilitated trainings and feedback sessions in all HQ offices and field• Booked domestic and international flights and coordinated corresponding visa applications while abiding by FAA restrictions• Doubled as administrative associate for 2.5 months• Provided technical, administrative, and logistical support to COO as Special Projects Intern before hire

Washington D.C., Us

• Developed Project Close Out protocol and conducted staff interviews to ensure high institutional relevance and operational efficiency • Evaluated current intranet by speaking with employees’ concerns and researching good intranet practice and design; then initiated re-creation and re-organization of intranet site for efficiency of internal communications and user-friendliness (finished as hired associate - see above)• Point person for roll out of new procurement processes; received, catalogued, and developed database of all procurement help desk inquiries during the trial phase of operationalization, analyzed trouble points, then facilitated training and feedback sessions of new process while collaborating with procurement consultant and supervisor• Provided technical, administrative, and logistical support to COO of Relief International while demonstrating the ability to multitask, prioritize and adapt to a fast paced environment

Founded and ran Maximizing Potential Abroad, a student-run organization focused on community service in Los Angeles and abroad. Developed programs and partnerships with non-profits largely focused on at-risk youth groups in Los Angeles. Managed group of students to participate in voluntary community service and oversaw recruitment, fund-raising, event planning, and budgeting of the organization. • Managed multiple campus wide fundraisers raising more than $700 in 2 weeks in sponsorships and donations including a music film screening with an interview with the co-director and spoken word performances featuring the film artist; and a DJ competition with 6 DJs • Piloted MPA’s contribution of over 200 signatures to the Médecins Sans Frontières “Starved for Attention” Campaign • Established and maintain healthy networks with local and international centers and organizations• Scheduled, coordinated, and prioritized weekly meetings after recruiting organization membership reaching 25

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Consulted VP of Global Communications on emergency public health issues for media interviews including CNN and MSNBC immediately after Japan earthquake 2011, and assisted VP in editing communication documents• Wrote summaries of field activity reports from various locations, one of which was published by Reuters (see above)• Harnessed social media tools and increased followers of IMC's social profiles• Cataloged and archived publications that involved International Medical Corps in the lay literature since inception, 1984• Researched market to survey transparency in NGO reporting• Expedited web publications of IMC’s activity during Haiti Cholera outbreak, Pakistan Floods, and DRC Mass Rapes• Facilitated user friendliness of website including captioning incoming photographs and linking appropriate sites• Performed page migration for the International Medical Corps website• Honored to be the only intern invited to participate in the 25th Anniversary Gala

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Conducted research on 2-6 year old children's language development related to spatial reasoning. Was accepted to present study at the Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference at UCLA (PURC) twice.-Studied the relationship of language comprehension and spatial reasoning using landmarks-Ran experiments-Collected and coded data-Called and scheduled parents to bring in their kids-Obtained consent from parents, motivated 2-6 year old children to participate in the study presented as a gamePRESENTATIONS:May 2009 • “The Effect of Spatial Language on Search Patterns” PURC: Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference(University of California, Los Angeles)-Poster on the Comparisons of spatial relational language comprehension using landmarks in ages two to fourMay 2010 • “Spatial Language Guides Children’s Spatial Landmark Use” PURC: Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference(University of California, Los Angeles) -Presented poster with updates on the study from 2009

Taught groups of all ages how to figure skate. Managed parents and student concerns. Choreographed, edited music, developed costumes, and instructed a routine for bi-annual figure skating shows.

Taught cognitively and physically disabled youth and adults of all ages how to figure skate. Prepared them for local and regional competitions. Proud coach of only Gold medalists.

Performed in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2002 Olympics as a figure skater. Staffed on-ice memorabilia cleanup after figure skating performances during competition events.

Masters Degree, Public Health, Monitoring And Evaluation - Global Health Systems And Development

B.A., Psychology

Education record