Tanushree Chowdhury, Phd Email & Phone Number

I conduct impact evaluations and data analysis for energy saver programs, design survey instruments, measure user satisfaction, and create data visualizations for customer presentations. I carry out market research and program benchmarking research on energy efficiency programs. I have worked on research projects to assess basic knowledge of energy consumption, attitudes, and awareness of energy efficiency. My role requires identifying key trends and providing strategic insights in a fast-paced environment.

TDP is a startup that generates employment and supports community development in South Africa by setting up farms and soup kitchens.+ Designed the primary and secondary survey to gather socio-economic data of the community and performed an in-depth analysis to obtain multiple insights. Presented my findings and recommended best practices to executives, investors, community leaders and organizational partners.+ Held public meetings with on-site collaborators and members of the target community, maintaining sensitivity to political and cultural nuances.+ Created presentations for fund raising pitches with investors and partners.+ Assisted in networking with US, Europe and Africa based nonprofits and startups to bring them onboard as partners.+ Created the project proposal and developed the project plan to implement regenerative farming practices in the target region. + Acted as the subject matter expert for multiple organizational initiatives, including sustainable farming, community development, and project planning.

Seattle, Washington, United States

+ Happiness Project: Data analysis to identify correlation between individual happiness and their socioeconomic background in US+ Water for People: Data collection/analysis to determine if building sanitation facilities in schools for underprivileged communities reduce drop-out rates of girl students.+ Collected data through surveys and interviews to quantify the toxic/carcinogenic chemicals that households in southern Washington are exposed to.+ Interactive GIS maps for New York’s wetlands. + WWF: Trend analysis of loss of greenery in Kolkata, India over the last 20 years

New York, United States

Analyzed and quantified improvement in public health in Africa (Mozambique) when coal is replaced by clean plant-based fuel in villages and included this in a Corporate Social Responsibility report

Seattle, Washington, United States

Refined US national sustainability indicators based on local Seattle socio-economic factors (e.g., median income in King County) to accurately benchmark Seattle's progress on sustainability goals.

Seattle, Wa

+ Aggregated qualitative survey data from residents of affordable housing in Seattle and demographic data from King County, then used IRIS methodology to assess community impact of affordable housing projects on low-income groups+ Interviewed the target population, gathered key metrics, and contextualized research findings.+ Applied data visualization and storytelling principles to present findings to the board of angel investors

Kolkata, West Bengal

+ Led a team of 20 people to prepare a 5-year development plan for Infrastructure, Land Use & Environmental Development for the city of Kolkata (13 million pop.)+ Mediated between citizens and government officials and enabled public participation in decision making process.+ Conducted land use, GPS surveys in the region.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

+ Collected data and analyzed if the UNICEF polio outreach campaign successfully raised vaccine awareness amongst underprivileged communities in India.+ Presented my findings by creating and editing a 10-minute movie to UNICEF India departmental directors.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Environmental Science

Water availability and Consumption patterns: Implications for Water Policies + GIS mapping, statistical analysis, and qualitative research.

Master'S Degree, Environmental Science

Impact of Human Settlement on Indian Wetlands and Biosphere Reserve + GIS mapping, statistical analysis, and qualitative research.

Bachelor Of Architecture (Barch), Architecture