Titiksha Fernandes, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta , Georgia, Us

Sevaa Consulting provides a range of consulting services ranging from data analytics to program evaluation to process improvement. Current clients are Foundation For The Carolinas, African American Leadership Academy of Charlotte, Historically Black Colleges and Universities Community Development Corporation. Please reach out for more information.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

• Oversee a substantial $26M Public-Private Housing Endowment and a $6M Public Grant aimed at mitigating the affordable housing crisis in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community, resulting in the successful relocation of over 1000 individuals into housing.• Lead grant agencies by driving scope development, project preparation, implementation, and impactful quality reporting, ensuring seamless execution of projects.• Spearhead the strategic expansion of the program, significantly amplifying its positive impact within the community.• Develop and implement effective management routines, strategically tracking progress, identifying challenges, and swiftly removing barriers to leverage resources for maximum social impact.• Drive meetings and initiatives utilizing research-driven data, integrating elements of social impact, community engagement, and social responsibility to influence local affordable housing policy.• Ensure rigorous financial and reporting compliance, meticulously managing program budgeting to uphold accountability and transparency.

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Charlotte, Nc, Us

• Developed the 2018 State of Housing Instability & Homelessness Report for Mecklenburg County.• Designed and developed an online survey research platform to allow civic organizations, community stakeholders, academics, and policymakers to learn vital information about perceptions of economic and social mobility, urban green spaces, and arts and culture.• Policy research, technical writing, grant proposal collaboration and implementation. • Prepared, manipulated, and managed data sets as part of several NSF grants.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

- Designed and developed an online survey research platform (YourVoiceCLT) to allow civic organizations, community stakeholders, academics, and policymakers to learn vital information about perceptions of economic and social mobility, urban green spaces, arts and culture, and other key economic and social issues- Developed the 2018 State of Housing Instability & Homelessness Report for Mecklenburg County

Bonn, Nw, De

• Pioneered the establishment of the Indian Resource Panel (InRP) as the foremost advisory body, providing expert guidance on resource efficiency and the circular economy.• Crafted impactful policy briefs, strategy papers, meeting agendas, press releases, and comprehensive reports, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.• Led proactive engagement through weekly/bi-weekly check-ins with clients and the program coordinating team, ensuring seamless project alignment and progress tracking.• Played a pivotal role in industry-wide working groups, actively contributing to the creation of circular economy methodologies and standards for Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions, demonstrating commitment to advancing sustainable practices on a broader scale.

Bonn, Nw, De

• Provided expert research and policy advocacy support, focusing on solid waste management, sustainable consumption, resource efficiency, climate change, and circular economy within the framework of the Indo-German Environment Partnership Program.• Innovatively devised a cost-benefit business model for the collection of e-waste in collaboration with local partners and the Microsoft CSR team, resulting in a remarkable 40% increase in income for local waste collectors.• Spearheaded the development of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials and strategies, along with publications and media interactions, strategically enhancing the visibility of project activities and contributing to impactful outreach.• Demonstrated effective leadership by managing and monitoring the activities of six local implementing agencies, ensuring cohesive and successful project execution.

New Delhi, Delhi, In

• Cultivated donor (BAE Systems, Asian Paints, CAIRN, Wilde Ganzen, etc.) relationships and ensured fulfilment of the mutually agreed upon outcome indicators, focused on serving underrepresented and vulnerable populations in remote parts of India.• Conducted routine field visits for capacity building of field officers and identify areas for redesigning and redeveloping concepts, objectives, and operating framework. • Designed and developed strategies to enhance outreach project activities, reaching out to 12,000 beneficiaries. • Managed, coordinated, monitored, prepared budgets, and ensured compliance of financial procedures. • Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and project teams regarding project status, strategy, and improvements.- Partner nurturing and program operations- Prepared budgets and ensured compliance of financial procedure

Lowell, Ma, Us

-Recommended development policies for the city of Lowell based on Richard Florida’s ideas of the creative class.-Conducted interviews and surveys amongst professionals and the community to understand the needs of the creative class.-Analyzed economic, demographic and social data for Lowell post 1980 to study the effects of the Creative Economy on the economy of Lowell and its citizens.-Created a database of all organizations, galleries and 800+ artists that are part of the Creative Economy in Lowell.

Lowell, Ma, Us

-Recommended development policies for the city of Lowell based on Richard Florida’s ideas of the creative class.-Conducted interviews and surveys amongst professionals and the community to understand the needs of the creative class.-Analyzed economic, demographic and social data for Lowell post 1980 to study the effects of the Creative Economy on the economy of Lowell and its citizens.-Created a database of all organizations, galleries and 800+ artists that are part of the Creative Economy in Lowell.

Lowell, Ma, Us

Organizing orientation and other campus events for new incoming international students. First and only International student to be hired for this position.

Lowell, Ma, Us

-Studied and analyzed current toxic chemical policies in the United States-Conducted interviews with scientists to study the practices put in use for testing of chemicals and the feasibility of the 'Elements of Safer Chemicals Policy'-Surveyed consumers to study their awareness about chemicals in products and how they use their RTI.

Organized orientations for new incoming international students and arranged activities for students on and off campus.Organized and planned Cultural/international events on campus for all international students.

Perth, Western Australia, Au

Suggest policies and strategies to expand business in the global market and actively involved with research for the same. Organize (international) student orientations. Assist with (international) student activities.

London, Gb

Conducted a product test for a leading facial bleach brand amongst a section of the Indian consumer.Researched the price-consumer demand responses for a leading two wheeler (motorbikes) company in India. Conducted a survey to understand the snacking habits and likes of the consumers.

New York, Us

Developed and edited concepts for TV shows/short films and refined already existing ones. Conducted a deep analysis of the consumer tastes and preferences in the television industry in India.

Wayzata, Minnesota, Us

Analyzed the price-demand graphs of the edible oil consumers across the rural and urban areas in India.Collected sales data for wheat-flour from various regions.

B.A. (Honours), Economics

M.A., Economic And Social Development Of Regions

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Public Policy/Sustainability