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SHRESTHA SATPATHY

Bangalore

Summary

A passionate and results-oriented Program Manager with a proven ability to design and lead transformative livelihood and community development initiatives. With a strong track record of scaling impactful programs, I excel at building strategic partnerships, leading high-performing teams, and driving cross-sector collaboration to tackle complex challenges. Known for leveraging data-driven insights and innovative solutions to deliver sustainable results, I am committed to empowering communities and creating lasting change. A natural leader with a strategic mindset, I thrive on turning ambitious ideas into measurable, high-impact outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager Livelihood

OLA Foundation
Bengaluru
03.2024 - Current
  • Geographical Expansion and Networking: Identified strategic opportunities to scale Ola Foundation’s operations through targeted networking, including engaging with government entities such as the MP of Odisha and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, to unlock potential collaborations for program growth.
  • Community Immersion and Stakeholder Engagement: Conducted an exploratory visit to a tribal district in Odisha, immersing in the local community to identify challenges and opportunities. Led strategic discussions with state stakeholders (BDO, ITDA) and local NGOs to design impactful interventions in health and livelihoods.
  • Livelihood Development in Kithana: Collaborated with MSDE, NSDC, and the VP’s office to explore millet-based livelihood opportunities in Kithana, proposing the establishment of a Program Management Unit led by Ola Foundation. Conducted an exploratory visit and began program implementation, driving forward local development.
  • Program Redesign and Pilot Launch: Redesigned existing livelihood and health programs for peri-urban communities in India, creating an actionable plan for the pilot phase. Played a key role in recruiting and building the field operations and research teams, ensuring smooth execution of the first phase of the pilot.
  • Field Monitoring and Stakeholder Relations: Led regular field monitoring, ensuring seamless data collection and translating program insights into actionable decisions. Maintained strong relationships with local stakeholders and government representatives to ensure community buy-in and program success.
  • Tailored Program Interventions: Designed and delivered tailored interventions, such as entrepreneurship mindset workshops for women and awareness sessions in schools, to enhance program outcomes and empower communities.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Defined key program indicators, developed comprehensive M&E frameworks, and implemented regular assessments to ensure continuous program improvement and alignment with goals.
  • Partnership Development: Spearheaded strategic partnership initiatives, building a pipeline of 50+ partners, and aligning mutual goals for program success. Represented the organization at various forums, strengthening relationships and increasing visibility within the sector.
  • Recruitment and Team Development: Led the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring the right talent was sourced, interviewed, and onboarded to meet the organization’s needs.
  • Team Training and Culture Building: Developed and implemented training programs, including workshops on action planning, to upskill team members, enhance performance, and ensure alignment with organizational values and goals.

Program Manager

Growth School
Bengaluru
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Designed an 8-week D2C course for Growth School, conducting ecosystem research, curriculum development, and aligning with industry needs.
  • Onboarded 8 high-impact D2C founders as mentors, negotiating rates and aligning their vision with company goals for the program.
  • Strategized and executed top-of-the-funnel activities, achieving a 20% conversion rate from event attendees through a single touchpoint.
  • Collaborated with marketing, sales, and program teams to maintain a ROAS of 2 and managed the post-sales P&L to ensure profitability
  • Led the design of the course landing page with the copywriting team, ensuring an engaging user experience and optimized content.

Partnership Lead

NavGurukul
Bengaluru
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Led Partnership Development: Spearheaded partnership efforts for an ed-tech startup, conducting needs analysis and strategy development for corporate collaborations, NGO mobilization, fundraising, and ecosystem building.
  • Secured High-Impact Partnerships: Successfully initiated and managed long-term partnerships with Amazon, Accenture, HSBC, and 10+ other organizations, ensuring alignment with sustainable growth and company KPIs.
  • Collaborative Marketing Creation: Co-created marketing materials and content to support partnership objectives and enhance brand visibility.

Impact Investment Associate

Marshalls Institute, 100x Impact Accelerator
London
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Analyzed Business Models and Impact: Conducted in-depth analysis of business models, growth potential, and social impact for selected ventures, leveraging market analysis, financial modeling, and impact measurement techniques.
  • Venture Selection and Evaluation: Evaluated 1,000 venture applications, identifying the top 50, and worked closely with Lefil Consulting to select 10 scalable impact startups for funding through comprehensive due diligence.

Manager, Fellowship Recruitment

Teach for India
Bengaluru
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Developed a targeted recruitment strategy for Teach For India’s corporate portfolio in South India, aligning candidates’ motivations with the organization's vision and ensuring recruitment goals were met for the region.
  • Led and trained 15 Fellow Recruitment Committee members, achieving 100% recruitment targets and promoting the Fellowship within corporate networks.
  • Designed and implemented an engagement journey for 120 prospective Fellows, ensuring 95% experienced a smooth transition to the Fellowship.
  • Secured a sabbatical partnership with Larsen & Toubro, coordinated a volunteer-Fellow initiative with 6 corporates, and organized the ‘Virtual Accept Retreat’ for 400+ participants, receiving a 9.5/10 success rating.

Fellowship

Teach for India
Chennai
04.2018 - 04.2020
  • Strategic Literacy Improvement: Designed and executed a targeted literacy strategy that boosted performance growth by 210% in 1.5 years for a Grade 8 class of 28 students, with 17% reaching grade-level standards and 41% exceeding the national average.
  • Innovative Leadership Design: Established a student council, integrating creative problem-solving frameworks and restorative justice practices to empower students and enhance classroom dynamics.
  • Community-Centered Strategy: Built and executed stakeholder engagement strategies to drive systemic change in resource-constrained environments, fostering collaboration across the ecosystem.
  • Team Building and Culture Design: Spearheaded the leadership of a six-member school team, designing and implementing a culture of ownership, collaboration, and aligned goals with school and community stakeholders.
  • Scalable Teacher Training Programs: Designed and facilitated upskilling workshops for 20 secondary literacy teachers, integrating cutting-edge literacy techniques, impacting the learning outcomes of 800+ students.

Education

Masters - Innovation and Entrepreneurship

London School of Economics
London
12.2024

BTech - Electrical Engineering

Biju Patnaik University of Technology
Odisha
04.2018

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Business Model Creation
  • Design thinking
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Service design
  • Curriculum design
  • Open Innovation
  • Program Design

Certification

  • Systems Thinking
  • Human-centric design
  • Stata
  • Project Management - Google
  • AI for social sciences
  • The business model for social enterprises
  • IELTS Level C1

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Odia

Affiliations

  • Consultant Growth—Africa Youth Trust (Kenya, 2022-23): Co-founded The Purple Explorers to design a scalable business model for the Access to Justice project, focusing on legal support for GBV survivors and economic empowerment.
  • Consultant Open Innovation—Credit Suisse (Switzerland, 2023): Applied open innovation techniques to create a strategic concept for the CTOO, COO & CFO functions, driving cultural change and improving employee experience.
  • Consultant—Consult for Humanity (India, 2021): Developed a comprehensive SOP for Technosala, covering project planning, implementation, fundraising, and monitoring for the non-profit organization.
  • Content Creator—Menstrupedia (Internship, 2022): Produced engaging content on sensitive topics for teenagers, simplifying complex information into child-friendly language.
  • Journalist—The Indian Express (Internship, 2017): Researched and co-authored human-interest stories on tribal communities, increasing public awareness through published features in the Daily Rewire.

Timeline

Program Manager Livelihood

OLA Foundation
03.2024 - Current

Program Manager

Growth School
12.2023 - 03.2024

Partnership Lead

NavGurukul
08.2023 - 11.2023

Impact Investment Associate

Marshalls Institute, 100x Impact Accelerator
03.2023 - 09.2023

Manager, Fellowship Recruitment

Teach for India
06.2020 - 06.2022

Fellowship

Teach for India
04.2018 - 04.2020

Masters - Innovation and Entrepreneurship

London School of Economics

BTech - Electrical Engineering

Biju Patnaik University of Technology

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