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New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

Accelerated WFP’s impact through strategic partnerships by knowledge management, research, analysis and reporting of high-level events in UNHQ, UN System, & Multilateral Engagement.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Conducted qualitative research for the India Energy Program at Columbia Centre on Global Energy Policy (CGEP)

Planned, facilitated, and assisted the following courses:'Mastering Leadership in Big Moments of Change' with Prof.Thomas Andrews at Columbia SIPA (Spring 2022)'Managing and Adapting to Climate Change' with Prof.Catherine Vaughan and Prof.Adam Parris at Columbia Climate School (Fall 2022)'Climate Finance, Policy, and Just Transition' course with Prof.David.

Mongolia

Researched key socio economic development and energy issues working with Senior Economist and Deputy Resident RepresentativeKey Responsibilities:* Conducted economic policy research on a Just Transition to Green Growth through Renewable Energy. Prepared concept-note and analytical project document for upcoming National Human Development Report* Documented.

Anand

Led the national-level implementation of World Bank's South Asia Food and Nutritional Security Initiative (SAFANSI) Milk Fortification Project in collaboration with Tata Trusts and FSSAI. Spearheaded the project implementation in coordination with dairy cooperatives across 23 states of India, making it one of the largest public health interventions in the.

Bangalore

Consultant to multilateral, private, government and nonprofit clients as part of the Partnerships for Results team. Designed and delivered solutions for health and well-being of marginalized communities at regional and international level.Key responsibilities:* Led study for UNDP on uptake of social protection schemes and evaluate the skill gaps and.

Kochi

Designed a management system for the efficient working of Coconut Producer Companies in Kerala. Interacted with 150 farmers in three districts of Kerala using quantitative and qualitative techniques and prepared case studies on best practices. Analyzed the management issues and provided strategies for improvement in the areas of governance, technology.

Nagapattinam

Strengthened the activities of Nagai Milk Producer Company under BEDROC in Nagapattinam, the worst affected district in India in the 2004 tsunami. Conducted field interviews with about 100 stakeholders including farmers, staff members, shop keepers, community mobilizers, etc. Systematically analyzed the procurement gaps, performed financial analysis.

Attappadi

Conducted an ethnographic study of Irula Tribe in the Attappadi, the only tribal block of Kerala. Critically evaluated Kudumbashree activities, exploratory research on community farming, microfinance, and micro-enterprises, the major activities performed by neighborhood groups.

Master Of Public Administration In Development Practice

Activities and Societies: Founder, WIS (Women in STEM @ SIPA), a community of women in Policy at the intersections of Science, Technology.

Post Graduate Diploma In Rural Management

Activities and Societies: Elected member of Placement Committee, and Editorial Board member of Magazine Committee One of the selected.

Bachelor Of Technology (B-Tech), Electronics And Communications Engineering

Activities and Societies: College Magazine Editorial Board Member National Service Scheme (NSS) Volunteer Member of Institute of.

Higher Secondary School, Physics

Activities and Societies: Elected as House Captain

High School

Activities and Societies: School Leader and Magazine Editor. Winner in quiz, writing, and painting competitions at the State and district.