Deeksha Talwar Email & Phone Number

United States

pearheaded the development of a comprehensive campus implementation playbook tailored to five distinct categories of higher education institutions, ensuring efficient and effective deployment of our study tools.Established structured processes and workflows for cross-functional teams, streamlining communication and enhancing collaboration to drive successful implementation strategies across diverse higher ed campuses nationwide.Collaborated closely with business owners to identify and capitalize on product development, marketing, and research opportunities, leveraging insights to refine our offerings and enhance student engagement.Led data-driven analyses to evaluate performance metrics, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement of institutional partnerships and operational strategies.Cultivated strong relationships with institutional stakeholders, fostering high satisfaction and long-term engagement to maximize the impact and reach of our study tools on campuses.Managed and updated implementation playbooks, documenting business requirements and proposing process improvements to optimize operational efficiency and scalability.Facilitated integration efforts with cross-functional teams including operations, product, engineering, design, marketing, and research, driving product evolution and feature enhancements to deliver tangible value to students and institutions alike.

Each day presented unique opportunities and experiences, yet my unwavering objective remained consistent: how could we best support educators and students in their learning journey?As a leader of the educator partnerships and community teams, I supported the team to orchestrate the development of annual and quarterly strategies, set clear OKRs & KPIs, managed budgets, and cultivated talent—all with the aim of bolstering faculty and student success and propelling the business foward. Through strategic marketing and partnership initiatives, we propelled Course Hero's educator community from 5,000 to an impressive 70,000. Moreover, by crafting and executing meticulous playbooks, we spearheaded the expansion of our strategic partnerships with higher education faculty, skyrocketing from 80 to 550 partnerships within just 18 months.One of my proudest accomplishments was working alongside multiple teams to nail the marketing and programming strategy for Course Hero's flagship event, the Education Summit. In 2021, our virtual gathering attracted over 6,000 faculty members and garnered a remarkable 95% satisfaction rating and 70 NPS.But perhaps most notably, I played a pivotal role in launching the Educator Exchange—a groundbreaking revenue-sharing marketplace that incentivized educators to share course-specific resources. Since its beta launch in August 2020, this initiative saw tremendous success, attracting over 1,600 educator contributors from 550 academic institutions.My guiding mantra? Combine technology, customer needs, empathy and iteration to make magic happen. What keeps me motivated? The thrill of building partnerships, driving growth and innovation, and embracing transparency and risk-taking at every turn.

Redwood City

Redwood City, California

San Francisco Bay Area

Passion Project - We created an online marketplace tailored for homestyle chefs, providing a platform for them to share their authentic culinary creations with customers who yearn for homemade, non-restaurant-style food.

San Francisco Bay Area

As part of a prestigious fellowship opportunity, I spearheaded the development of a transformative youth social entrepreneurship skills-based program tailored for resource-poor middle schools.Over the course of six dynamic sprints, we successfully engaged 150 youth from five schools across the Bay Area, enabling them to empower themselves with invaluable entrepreneurial skills.Through strategic collaboration, I forged impactful partnerships with three community-based organizations and two educational institutions, significantly expanding the reach and impact of our program.My expertise was recognized on a broader platform as well, as I was honored to serve as a Guest Speaker at three influential youth leadership summits, collectively attended by 500 enthusiastic participants.My contributions didn't go unnoticed, as I was humbled to receive the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award from the Obama Administration, a testament to the program's profound impact on empowering youth and fostering social change.

New Delhi Area, India

- Researched and made recommendations on effective learning strategies and instructional design methodologies to improved Reading and Comprehension for Third to Fifth Grade Students. - Researched new reading and comprehension approaches applicable in Elementary Schools in India- Authored Annual Program Reports

Madhya Pradesh, India

Designed and executed an education program for 700 public schools focused on first-generation learners● Project managed 300 community building initiatives● Trained, on-boarded, mentored, and managed 30 community organizers for 3 years● Created monitoring and evaluation processes and tools to measure the effectiveness of the programs● Conducted 20 trainings and professional development programs

Master'S Degree, Education Leadership

Course Work includes: - Education Technology - Learning methodologies, research, and impact - Financial Management - LCFF, LCAP.

Startingbloc Fellow, Social Entrepreneurship And Leadership

Development Project Management & International Development, Project Management, Project Evaluation

Course work included: Global Social and Economic policies and challenges Program & Project Management Models for Monitoring and Evaluation.

Masters In Social Work, Family And Child Welfare