Sheezana Rasool
Srinagar
Summary
I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in agricultural biotechnology, passionate about social causes, particularly in menstrual health management. My journey has seen me establishing Agaaz International, where I spearheaded initiatives impactful for over 500,000 individuals. With academic credentials from esteemed institutions, I am equipped with leadership, research, and communication skills, aimed at fostering social change.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Agaaz International
Srinagar
06.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: A non-profit NGO based in Srinagar, Kashmir focusing on social issues
- Managing all assets of the organization including the conduct of business
- Managing employees and settling terms of their service, remuneration, and termination
- Entering into partnerships on behalf of the organization with other parties
- Conducting weekly pitch meetings for feedback and ideas
- Constituting executive and maintenance committees and ensuring periodic elections
- Seeking legal options of lawyers and chartered accountants as per requirements
- A non-profit NGO based in Srinagar, Kashmir focusing on social issues
Researcher and Consultant
The Climate Reality Project-India & South Asia
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: An organization focused on climate change awareness and sustainability efforts
- Designing comprehensive workshops tailored for teachers on climate change and sustainability
- Engaging in research, communication, and collaboration-related activities
- Aligning with the vision of TCPF and working conjointly with the team
- Assisting in translation work for vernacular medium, if needed
- An organization focused on climate change awareness and sustainability efforts
- Received the Swacchta Saarthi Fellowship award for contributions to social development
Project Associate II
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Kashmir
Srinagar
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Company Overview: A leading university in Kashmir specializing in agricultural sciences
- Involved in operational tasks and projects pertaining to research and development
- Aligning with the vision of enhancing quality seed production in the UT of JGK
- Planning, monitoring, and evaluating extension programs held in different institutes
- A leading university in Kashmir specializing in agricultural sciences
Project Coordinator
ELFA International
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: An organization implementing programs for social change, particularly focusing on menstrual health management
- Conducting awareness sessions with students from schools throughout the province to spark MHM and reduce school dropouts
- Training of Trainees which include teachers, principals, office staff on long-term solutions for menstruating girls in schools
- Demonstrations for using the vending machines and incinerators installed under the project
- Collecting, revising, and reviewing all provinces reports to make the final report
- Coordinating and guiding other project coordinators regarding project implementation and report preparation
- Following rules and regulations of the organization
- An organization implementing programs for social change, particularly focusing on menstrual health management
Education
Master of Science -
School of Agricultural Biotechnology, Punjab Agricultural University
Punjab, India12.2022
Bachelor of Science (HONS) -
Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology
Srinagar, Kashmir, India12.2020
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Resource Management
- Genomics
- High Throughput Phenotyping
- Genotyping
- Public Health
Accomplishments
- Agaaz International Initiatives, Founder and head of Agaaz International, leading initiatives for menstrual health management in Kashmir benefitting over 500,000 people.
- PAKEEZAH Project, Successfully implementing the PAKEEZAH project, a menstrual health management initiative that trained nearly 200,000 women.
- ICAR-PG Scholarship, Awarded ICAR-PG scholarship, recognizing academic excellence in agricultural sciences.
- Swacchta Saarthi Fellowship, Received the Swacchta Saarthi Fellowship award for contributions to social development.
Publications
1. Endophytes and their role in enhancing horticultural productivity| Agritech today 2. Menstrual Health Crisis in Jammu and Kashmir| Greater Kashmir August 2024
1. Menstrual Health Crisis in Jammu and Kashmir| Greater Kashmir July 2024July 2024
Timeline
Project Associate II
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Kashmir
10.2023 - 04.2024
Researcher and Consultant
The Climate Reality Project-India & South Asia
07.2023 - 07.2024
Project Coordinator
ELFA International
11.2020 - 02.2021
Founder
Agaaz International
06.2017 - Current
Master of Science -
School of Agricultural Biotechnology, Punjab Agricultural University
Bachelor of Science (HONS) -
Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology
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