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Vrinda M

Social Work
Kerala

Summary

Dynamic social work professional with a grassroots experience in rural health and education sectors. Skilled in community mobilization, stakeholder coordination, and the implementation of impactful programs through a policy-oriented lens. Proven ability to foster hyper-local collaboration that drives sustainable change and enhances community well-being.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Gandhi Fellow

Piramal Foundation
06.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with local educators, community stakeholders, and policymakers to address the access barriers in student learning outcomes through enabling SMC, PTM, library, and regular assembly of selected educational institutions to address gaps in student learning outcomes.
  • Developed and executed innovative, policy-led initiatives to tackle educational and health gaps in rural areas, ensuring local interventions aligned with broader systemic goals.
  • Led community mobilization initiatives, departmental orientation alongside health workers, and PRIs across 73 villages to strengthen filaria elimination through hyperlocal collaboration.
  • Conducted a one-month 'Community Immersion' and 'Public System Project' to identify gaps in community needs and service delivery.

Social Work Trainee

Kottappuram Integrated Development Society
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Delivered educational workshops and community support initiatives for elderly and mobility-constrained individuals, focusing on accessibility solutions and social inclusion.

News Reporter

News People
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Covered breaking news events, providing timely updates and analysis to keep the public informed.

Intern

Media Wings
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assisted in media and reporting tasks to enhance the clarity and engagement of communications.

NSS Volunteer

National Service Scheme
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Completed over 120 hours in community service and organizational community outreach programs.
  • Assisted with awareness drives and campaigns.

Education

MSW - Medical & Psychiatry

IGNTU
Amarkantak, MP
01-2023

BA - Mass Communication & Journalism

Calicut University
Wayanad, Kerala
01-2021

+2 - Bio Science

GMRS Kanayambetta
Wayanad
03-2017

Skills

Community Mobilization

Non violent Communication

Problem Solving

Stakeholder coordination

Creative thinking

Leadership

Data Analysis

Documentation

Lecturing

Certification

Consignment Booking & Tracking Executive (NSQF level 4) Dec 2021

Interests

Reading, Travelling and cultural Exploration, Mobile Story Telling

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vrinda-m-prasanna

Timeline

Gandhi Fellow

Piramal Foundation
06.2024 - Current

Social Work Trainee

Kottappuram Integrated Development Society
07.2022 - 07.2022

News Reporter

News People
08.2021 - 10.2021

Intern

Media Wings
12.2020 - 01.2021

NSS Volunteer

National Service Scheme
09.2019 - 01.2021

MSW - Medical & Psychiatry

IGNTU

BA - Mass Communication & Journalism

Calicut University

+2 - Bio Science

GMRS Kanayambetta
Vrinda MSocial Work