Mrunal Ghosalkar Email and Phone Number
National Geographic certified educator with expertise in Conservation Education, Communication, and community engagement in remote rural landscapes of India. Have been facilitating community involvement, designing and implementing effective Conservation Education programs, and collaborating with local stakeholders to develop sustainable conservation practices. Mumbai Tarun Bharat - Leopard Warrior awardee for exceptional work of Human - Leopard Interaction awareness in rural landscapes of Maharashtra. Interested to leverage my on-ground work experience to foster professional growth while making a meaningful impact in Wildlife Conservation.
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Earth Educator FellowYouth Conservation Action NetworkMysuru, Ka, In -
Program HeadWildlife Conservation Society-India Jan 2023 - Feb 2024Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India -
Program ManagerWildlife Conservation Society-India Sep 2022 - Dec 2022Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
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Conservation Education ManagerWildlife Conservation Society-India May 2022 - Aug 2022Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, IndiaThe work was to manage the education program which included curriculum designing, planning activities for schools, interacting with students, and engaging the District Education Department.
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Conservation AssistantWildlife Conservation Society-India Sep 2021 - Apr 2022Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, IndiaThe work was to enagage students in schools to create awareness about Great Indian Bustard
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Student MentorConservation Leadership Programme Feb 2022 - Jan 2023Nashik Rural, Nashik, Maharashtra, IndiaWorked as a mentor for internship project – Mobilizing students to advocate shared spaces for humans and leopards in a human dominated agricultural rural landscape. The intern was interacting with students in schools sharing information on leopard behaviour and precautionary measures to avoid human - leopard negative interactions. -
Research AssistantWestern Sydney University Feb 2021 - Aug 2021Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaDesigning surveys, conducting interviews with different stakeholders and collecting data for PhD research on human perceptions towards urban leopards in Mumbai -
Project InternWildlife Conservation Society-India Oct 2020 - Jan 2021Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaWorked as a content writer and illustrator for Marine Program
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Project CoordinatorCentre For Wildlife Studies Apr 2019 - Aug 2020Maharashtra, IndiaThe work was coordinating the Wild Shaale - a conservation education program in schools with a team of educators in landscapes of Melghat and Pench Tiger reserves with a collaboration with District and Block Education Department. -
Scientific ConsultantWildlife Conservation Society-India Jul 2017 - Feb 2019Niphad, Maharashtra, IndiaDoodling the Cat (Sequel-II): Using Youth as a Strong Community Connection to Sensitize Locals on Safely Sharing Space with Leopards to Reduce Conflicts supported by Second Rufford Foundation Second Small Grant (The Janata Waghoba Program)
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Scientific ConsultantWildlife Conservation Society-India Jan 2016 - Jun 2017Junnar, Maharashtra, India | Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai | Tungareshwar Wildlife SanctuaryDoodling the Cat: Using Art to Teach School Children How to Share Space with Leopards to Reduce ConflictsConducting interviews of open-ended questions with communities who share space with wild animals specifically leopards around Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, and rural parts of Maharashtra such as Junnar to gather information on their relations, believe in feline called Waghoba and precautionary measures that they follow.
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Project ConsultantWildlife Conservation Society-India Jul 2015 - Dec 2015Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Supe MaharashtraResolving community (Dhangar – the pastoral community) conflicts over resources and grazing in Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Pune as a part of ‘Ovitla Landga’ project is a collaborative project between the Maharashtra Forest Department - Pune wildlife division and research organizations with Dr. Vidya Athreya – Senior Scientist and Dr. Aparna Watave – TISShttp://www.ovitla-landga.in/doc/final_report_collaborative_project_30sept2016.zip
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Project AssistantAnthra Apr 2015 - Jun 2015Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaWorked with Pastoral community - Dhangars in Maharashtra -
Research AffiliateNature Conservation Foundation Jan 2014 - Jan 2015Pakke Kessang, Arunachal Pradesh, India | Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Nagaland1. Species distribution observations of Hornbills across five states of North East India (Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Assam). Responsibilities included conducting field surveys and interviews with locals.2. Socio economic surveys of Nyishi tribe and people living in forest fringe villages of Pakke Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh.
Mrunal Ghosalkar Skills
Mrunal Ghosalkar Education Details
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Environmental Science
Frequently Asked Questions about Mrunal Ghosalkar
What company does Mrunal Ghosalkar work for?
Mrunal Ghosalkar works for Youth Conservation Action Network
What is Mrunal Ghosalkar's role at the current company?
Mrunal Ghosalkar's current role is Earth Educator Fellow.
What schools did Mrunal Ghosalkar attend?
Mrunal Ghosalkar attended University Of Mumbai, The Institute Of Science Fort Mumbai 400 032.
What skills is Mrunal Ghosalkar known for?
Mrunal Ghosalkar has skills like Leadership, Conservation Science, Artistic Abilities, Conservation Education, Public Speaking, Story Writing, Public Outreach, People Management, Biodiversity, Educational Outreach, Self Confidence, Teaching.
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