Simran Sachdev Email & Phone Number

United States

Goleta, California, US

Goleta, California, US

• Conduct one-on-one interviews and focus group discussions to gather qualitative data on health equity, movement-building, and racial and economic justice
• Design a learning and evaluation plan for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for a project on health justice and equity
• Play role of project manager for research, evaluation, and all project activities by ensuring deliverables are completed effectively and in a timely manner

Brooklyn, NY, US

• Conduct research on human rights due diligence, supply chain legislation, and how engagement with investors and governments can improve conditions for workers
• Lead the Strategic Engagement team’s monitoring and evaluation efforts

Massy, FR

• Supported development of strategies and action plans, focusing on protection, food security, WASH, and livelihoods
• Adjusted program implementation during Covid-19 crisis, including remotely managing staff members
• Participated in and represented SIF at humanitarian cluster meetings and AIDA advocacy meetings
• Played a key role in identifying thematic areas to conduct needs-assessments and oversaw MEAL strategies
• Sought partnerships with relevant stakeholders and sought new funders for expansion of programs
• Managed 11 member program team, including Protection, MEAL, and WASH and Livelihoods departments

• Conducted strategic research and advocacy to advance social and economic rights
• Led investigation into maternal health of indigenous tea laborers in Assam: planned methodology and scope; completed background research; prepared questionnaires; conducted interviews with 110 respondents; wrote.
• Played a key role in designing and conducting research for a report documenting abuse and violence faced by women seeking obstetric care, and a report on risks faced by female human rights defenders
• Initiated community-based tool, using SMS technology, in four low-income communities to monitor rights violations
• Conducted in-depth fact-findings and authored, SMS for Justice: Women Demand Access to Vital Services in Delhi
• Facilitated advocacy meetings between low-income and/or indigenous women and local government officials

New York, NY, US

• Prepared curriculum and led workshops on community organizing, advocacy, and leadership for the Junior Sikh Coalition – a youth leadership program
• Mentored Sikh youth on advocacy strategies and on how to become leaders within their communities
• Managed annual recruitment and interview processes for the youth group
• Wrote content for advisories, e-appeals, web pages, and additional materials

New York, NY, US

• Researched and monitored human rights violations around the world
• Recommended and executed communications strategy on how to best present programmatic research and advocacy asks to broader public
• Managed the organization’s online presence and e-advocacy asks
• Wrote and edited content for action alerts, e-newsletters, blog posts, and social media platforms

Beit Iba, Nablus, PS

• Worked with youth negatively impacted by the Israeli/Palestinian conflict
• Coordinated all logistics for the English department and an after-school program
• Streamlined processes, ensured that all staff had the resources they needed, and acted as a liaison between staff and management
• Taught English to third and fourth graders in a classroom setting

• Freelance writer on human rights and social issues
• Have written for a variety of online publications including AlterNet, Women's e-News, LipstickAndPolitics, etc.

Astoria, NY, US

• Managed office operations, streamlined processes, and supervised full-time, part-time, and volunteer staff
• Wrote and edited grant proposals to increase project funding
• Built and cultivated relationships with women working at income generating projects in developing countries
• Advocated for these women at public speaking events at parishes, universities, the United Nations, and additional venues

New York, New York, US

• Researched Security Council sessions to analyze how states were implementing Security Council Resolutions 1325 (women, peace, and security) and 1820 (sexual violence)
• Compiled score cards highlighting state progress, or lack thereof, on issues of women, peace, and security
• Coordinated logistics and facilitation of bi-monthly working group meetings

Washington, DC, US

• Traveled to various parts of Serbia to document the work of activists in the Women in Black Serbia Network
• Conducted field research and video interviews of human rights activists
• Fundraised for all trip and project expenses

Jericho, New York, US

Jericho, New York, US

Master Of Science, Global Affairs & Human Rights

Bachelor Of Science, Communication Studies & Mass Media, Minor In Psychology