Rashmi Anthony is a development sector professional with over 2 years of experience in social impact consulting. She has led and supported large-scale impact assessments across health, education, skilling, and climate resilience projects, engaging over 850,000 beneficiaries across India. Her work includes designing data tools, conducting field research, analyzing financial and programmatic data, and delivering insights to clients. She has also contributed to ESG strategy for a major industrial client, supporting decarbonization and sustainability disclosures aligned with global frameworks. With prior experience in non-profit talent strategy, she brings strong research, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills, driven by a deep commitment to inclusive development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainability and Social Impact Analyst
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
Mumbai
01.2024 - Current
Impact Assessment & M&E across Health, Education, Skill Development, Sustainability, and Healthcare: Designed and implemented sector-specific data collection tools aligned to program theory of change and log frames.
Conducted field assessments across three South Indian states, interacting with 200+ direct and indirect beneficiaries.
Reviewed implementation fidelity, program quality, and financial utilization across 28+ nonprofit partners.
Authored in-depth monitoring and evaluation reports with clear strategic recommendations to enhance impact and scale.
Portfolio Assessment of Multi-Sector CSR Programs: Conducted mid-term evaluation of 29 development projects covering education, workforce development, climate resilience, and healthcare.
Evaluated initiatives that collectively reached 8.5 lakh+ beneficiaries, with a total investment of INR 39.3 crores (USD 4.6 million).
Synthesized quantitative and qualitative data into strategic insights for client decision-making and portfolio alignment.
Education Sector Evaluation for a Philanthropic Foundation: Assessed the progress of a multi-crore education program across several government and low-income private schools.
Evaluated school infrastructure, teacher capacity, learning materials, and student outcomes.
Delivered recommendations for improving school readiness and learning continuity for underserved children.
ESG Strategy Advisory for a Manufacturing Sector Client: Supported the development of key ESG disclosures and internal strategies related to biodiversity, decarbonization, and climate risk.
Helped align the company’s ESG roadmap to global frameworks, including SBTi and TCFD.
Developed ESG landscape and benchmarking reports for leadership based on global regulatory trends.
Leadership & Client Engagement: Led a 3-member team to develop and win a strategic proposal on impact assessment for a large public sector enterprise.
Regularly presented findings, frameworks, and recommendations to senior client stakeholders, and cross-sectoral partners.
Associate Consultant
Social Synthesis
Mumbai
06.2023 - 01.2025
Ecosystem Mapping & Research: Conducted primary and secondary research on the Indian social sector landscape, identifying and engaging with nonprofit leaders and mission-driven organizations across domains like education, health, gender, and livelihoods.
Built customized search strategies to meet diverse organizational talent needs, contributing to sectoral growth and leadership development.
Stakeholder Engagement & Client Management: Acted as a key liaison for multiple high-impact social enterprises and foundations, engaging directly with senior leadership to understand hiring requirements and organizational needs.
Partnered with clients through the full recruitment lifecycle, from role scoping to closure, maintaining trust and credibility throughout the process.
End-to-End Project Execution: Successfully closed multiple recruitment mandates for mid- to senior-level roles, contributing to mission-critical organizational capacity in development sector entities.
Facilitated interviews, feedback loops, and onboarding processes with clarity and professionalism.
Business Development & Organizational Strategy: Supported the team in identifying potential clients and crafting outreach strategies to expand partnerships.
Contributed to internal organizational development initiatives, including process optimization, knowledge sharing, and culture-building.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Statistics
St. Xaviers Autonomous College
Mumbai, India
05-2023
Skills
Qualitative and quantitative research
Data analysis
Stakeholder engagement
Project management
Social research
MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (advanced)
Survey tools: Google Forms, Typeform, and KoboToolbox