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Pune, Mh, In

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Spearheading the renewal strategy for high-potential donors in Pune, with a goal to achieve a 100% renewal rate and a 20% increase in grant sizes. Emphasized superior engagement, impactful reporting, and regulatory compliance to foster lasting partnerships.Leading the implementation of efficient impact monitoring systems, resulting in compelling data analysis, story editing, and visually appealing reports. Improved transparency and communication, enhancing donor relationships.Ensuring operational excellence by maintaining accurate donor data in Salesforce. Demonstrated leadership in adherence to policies, educating teams and donors for compliance across systems and processes.

India

Instructor for an undergraduate level class “Introduction to Violence, Peace and Conflict Studies” to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students pursuing a specialization in Peace and Conflict Studies. Mentoring a seminar research class for 4th year students on "The Ecology of Humanitarian Responses: A Multidisciplinary Investigation"Moderated a panel discussion on “Gender-Related Conflict” at the Y20 Youth Consultations organized by Symbiosis International University and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India as part of the G20 Summit.

Remote

Asian School of Cyber Laws: Project Manager, Certificate on Arbitration Law and Practice.• Managed external partnerships for marketing and setting up ASCLs pilot course on Arbitration. • Created social media content on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution in India. Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts: Project Coordinator, The Migration Conference 2022• Facilitated a panel discussion on "Climate, Conflict, and Displacement in India" at The Migration Conference 2022 held in Rabat. • Conceptualized and researched a special track for the conference with a focus on India and the culture of migration. • Coordinated with 25 international speakers and led a team of 10 undergraduate researchers to organize the conference track by creating concept notes, organizing panels and managing social media promotion.Other• Supported the facilitation of a 3-day strategy meeting for a humanitarian organization in Africa. • Led the implemented online tools for participants to engage in strategy discussions and created graphics to analyse responses.

India

Conducted a literature review of existing youth strategies in India and country relevant documents to inform the development of the UN Youth Strategy Framework with UNDP Philippines.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Managed the day-to-day operations of the Humanitarian Agenda program including program correspondence, research, communication, event logistics and all aspects of public and private meetings, panel discussions, and high-level meetings.• Managed hiring processes and supervised interns’ day-to-day activities and responsibilities. Represented the program to external stakeholders in government, the private sector, and the humanitarian community by attending briefings, events, and conferences in Washington D.C. and elsewhere.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Supported the research, feedback, and administrative functioning of the Humanitarian Agenda team, for events that included outreach communication material webpage drafting, coordination between programs and overall management for 300+ attendees. • Managed the program’s social media profile (Twitter) for the program for over 2,000 followers and developed communication material for public and private events for the website, social media, and external participants.

Compiled a grey literature review to inform Beyond Conflict’s future projects on effective dialogue, conflict mediation and inclusive participation. Reviewed existing toolkits on negotiation and effective dialogue practices for better conflict resolution practices.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Convened a webinar to discuss the academic and practical use of education in peacebuilding projects in Cyprus.• Co-authored a report examining the role of education in atrocity prevention frameworks and peacebuilding narratives for the formation of national memory in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean.

• Designed and developed a corporate training program “Brain Basics” focused on understanding neurological processes and their role in understanding and reacting to social conflict. Published a blog series tracking the evolution of the Conflict Resolution field.• Assisted in designing a pilot project for inclusive peace-making and mediation initiatives for responses to political polarization in the United States.

Pune, India

Supervised logistical operations of procurement and delivery of material and supported business development for an industrial hardware business in Maharashtra.Managed a 3 person team, client engagement and operations.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Published internal features on the website, produced podcasts and prepared weekly newsletters. Assisted with Gateway House events on foreign policy dialogs, high-level policy discussions and conferences.

Pune, India

Conceptualized core methodology for a “Smart Cities” project called the Quantified Cities Movement (QCM) that aimed to create a participatory ecosystem for development in India. Conducted research on political participation and voter turnout from the 2013 General election.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution

Specialization: Refugees and Humanitarian Emergencies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: - Academic Review Committee - Program Review Committee - Student Head, International Office - Captain, SSLA.

High School Diploma

Post Graduate Diploma, Natural Resources Management And Policy

Education record

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad