Pooja Yangaldas
Mumbai
Summary
Driven by a passion for storytelling and digital engagement, I seek to create meaningful narratives that amplify social impact. With experience in content creation, research, and outreach, I bring a versatile approach to communications, media, and advocacy across diverse sectors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager-Strategy and Resource Mobilization
Grameen Shramik Pratisthan
Mumbai
10.2024 - Current
- Strategic Planning & Program Development: Designed and implemented resource mobilization strategies, and developed new programs supporting people with disabilities.
- Partnerships and Fundraising: Identified and engaged potential CSR and institutional partners (e.g., Standard Chartered, NASSCOM, and SBI), drafted proposals, and funding pitches.
- Stakeholder and Donor Engagement: Managed donor relations, represented GSP at networking events, and facilitated collaborations for impact-driven projects.
- Program Implementation and Coordination: Oversaw digital access and disability inclusion programs, coordinated laptop scholarships, and logistical planning.
- Research and Documentation: Conducted CSR research, maintained detailed outreach records, prepared reports, and impact assessments.
- Operational and Administrative Support: Streamlined internal documentation, managed stakeholder communications, and enhanced workflow efficiency.
Research Associate
Sattva Consulting
Mumbai
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Collected qualitative data from 78 stakeholders (principals, teachers, counselors, parents, and children) for an M&E, and used the findings to inform an Impact Assessment Report of Arpan's Personal Safety Program Against Child Sexual Abuse.
- For the Shell Foundation, I conducted surveys and in-depth interviews (20) as a baseline study to identify the needs and preferences of micro-entrepreneurs, and to understand the scalability of electric vehicles and solar-generated products in India.
Social Worker
TARASHA
Mumbai
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitated group and individual sessions for institutionalized women in their recovery and reintegration journey.
- Conducted mental health workshops for corporate organizations and NGOs.
- Led fundraising initiatives, including CSR proposals, and donor management.
- Documented, researched, and assessed project outcomes.
- Designed and executed awareness campaigns on mental health.
- Built and maintained community partnerships to enhance support systems.
Consultant/ State Coordinator
NIESBUD, MSME
Hyderabad
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Designed and conducted training programs (12) on entrepreneurship and self-employment for marginalized communities, managed internal and external communication, and ensured effective implementation of programs, outcome reports, and success stories.
- Research and proposal making for the Institute, CSR, and PSUs.
- Conducted training sessions on rural and semi-urban entrepreneurship, and managed teams from various states.
- Training field coordinators and providing guidance.
Story Scholar / Citizen Historian
1947 Partition Archive
Mumbai
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted and produced 61 in-depth video interviews, preserving firsthand accounts of Partition survivors.
- Managed end-to-end production, including pre-production planning, video recording, and archival submission.
- Developed strong rapport and trust with survivors, using sensitive interviewing techniques to capture nuanced narratives.
- Led extensive outreach and snowballing efforts, expanding initial leads from 2 to 61 interviewees, showcasing strategic communication and networking skills.
Primary Researcher
Anandi
11.2021
- Conducted Interviews with survivors of systemic societal violence in rural Gujarat, Godhra, Goghamba district (10 in-depth interviews and 2 GDs)
- Assessed the organization's 10 year long program's impact on the community
Education
Masters of Social Work - Women Centred Practice
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Mumbai 05-2022
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of Mumbai
Mumbai 01-2020
Diploma in Human Rights -
University of Mumbai
Mumbai01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
SOMAIYA VIDYAVIHAR
Mumbai 01.2018
HSC/SSC -
FATIMA HIGH SCHOOL/SOMAIYA
01.2015
Skills
- Data analysis
- Advanced Excel
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- R and STATA
- Power BI
- Community Engagement
- Documentation
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Hindi, Fluent
- Marathi, Intermediate
- Telugu, Spoken
Timeline
Program Manager-Strategy and Resource Mobilization
Grameen Shramik Pratisthan
10.2024 - Current
Research Associate
Sattva Consulting
02.2024 - 06.2024
Social Worker
TARASHA
07.2023 - 01.2024
Consultant/ State Coordinator
NIESBUD, MSME
07.2022 - 06.2023
Primary Researcher
Anandi
11.2021
Story Scholar / Citizen Historian
1947 Partition Archive
01.2019 - 01.2020
Masters of Social Work - Women Centred Practice
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of Mumbai
Diploma in Human Rights -
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
SOMAIYA VIDYAVIHAR
HSC/SSC -
FATIMA HIGH SCHOOL/SOMAIYA
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