Suranjana Das
Program Manager (Fulbright Fellowship)
Mumbai
Summary
Experienced professional with over a decade of expertise in international education and community engagement. Skilled in leveraging social media for strategic outreach, organizing impactful events, and developing compelling communication materials that drive program visibility and stakeholder engagement
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Program and Alumni Manager
United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)
08.2014 - Current
- Program Management (Fulbright Fellowships): Develop and implement annual Fulbright outreach plans, encompassing both in-person and online engagement strategies; delivering lectures and presentations across Indian universities, enhancing program visibility and guiding potential applicants; Manage the Fulbright program for American citizens in Western India facilitating partnerships with institutions to support academic collaboration, monitor the research progress of U.S. grantees, provide logistical, administrative, and cultural support to grantees
- Alumni Relations: Lead the all India Fulbright Alumni network by organizing events, workshops and other initiatives to strengthen the Fulbright alumni community; administer USIEF Alumni grants; manage alumni meets and receptions
- Grant Management: Serve as the USIEF GoR for various alumni and speaker grants periodicaaly funded by the the U.S. Embassy - Speaker Series, Fulbright Alumni Engagement Series
- Social Media: Manage and execute content strategies across multiple social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
- Content Creation - Prepare Annual Reports, Newsletters, Grant Reports and other publicity materials.
Regional Program Coordinator - South Asia
Institute of International Education (IIE)
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Outreach: Directed outreach initiatives for New York University Abu Dhabi among schools across South Asia.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Built and maintained strong relationships with school counselors nationwide to support strategic enrollment and engagement goals.
- Meetings and Conferences: Organised webinars, education fairs, national and iinternational workshops, and other outreach events for prospective students, parents, and counselors.
- Managed CRM databases to maintain and strengthen relationships with educational stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Program Officer
Indian Red Cross Society
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Managed community programs on HIV/AIDS education and disaster risk reduction across multiple states funded by Canadian Red Cross.
- Led youth engagement initiatives promoting leadership in health and safety.
- Represented the organization at global forums, contributing to international strategies.
Education
M.A - Sociology
Delhi School of Economics
01.2008 - 01.2010
B.A - Sociology
Hindu College
01.2005 - 01.2008
Higher Secondary - undefined
Army Public School
Guwahati, AssamSkills
Program Management
Networking and Communication
Educational Outreach
Social media management
Alumni relations
Effective communication
Grant management
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/14/86
Additional Information
- Junior Red Cross Volunteer
Received the Governor's Award as a JRC volunteer
- Member of Women Development Cell, Hindu College
Timeline
Program and Alumni Manager
United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)
08.2014 - Current
Regional Program Coordinator - South Asia
Institute of International Education (IIE)
07.2012 - 07.2014
Program Officer
Indian Red Cross Society
09.2010 - 06.2012
M.A - Sociology
Delhi School of Economics
01.2008 - 01.2010
B.A - Sociology
Hindu College
01.2005 - 01.2008
Higher Secondary - undefined
Army Public School
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