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Bhaskar Dean of Global Business at Tufts University | Chairman at Mastercard Policy Centre | Data & Technology | Op-Ed Columnist for Multiple Publications

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Bhaskar Chakravorti is the Dean of Global Business at The Fletcher School at Tufts University and the founding Executive Director of Fletcher’s Institute for Business in the Global Context and chairs the Council on Emerging Market Enterprises. He serves as the Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Mastercard Policy Centre for Digital Economy. Mr. Bhaskar is Chair of the IDEA Council: Imagining a Digital Economy for All - an initiative investigating the role of data, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and applications as a force for inclusive growth, development, and productivity. His research has been focused on how data and other new technologies can be channeled toward applications for human growth and inclusive development. He is also the founder of the Digital Planet Chair at Fletchers - a research program that studies the impact of technology on lives and livelihoods around the world. Professor Chakravorti founded the Institute of Business in the Global Context in 2011 to connect the world of business with the world, exploring issues including geopolitics, technology, security, development, the environment, and the human condition. 

Professors Chakravorti helped steer Outline on its mission to use data for development and magnifying impact.

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Equity Investing | Venture Capital | Consulting | Investment Banking

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John Hoffmire is Director of Employee Ownership at Teamshares, Research Associate at the Centre for Mutual and Co-owned Business at the University of Oxford. He is also chairman of both Cadence Innova, a change management consulting firm, and Oxford Pharmaceuticals.

Dr. Hoffmire has over 20 years of experience in equity investing, venture capital, consulting, and investment banking. His work and research have been referenced in numerous publications including the Financial Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal.  He also worked as a consultant for Bain & Company, as vice president for Ampersand Ventures and as a senior investment officer for American Capital.

Dr. Hoffmire holds a Ph.D. in international development from Stanford University and was presented with the Darwin Nelson Public Service Award. He helped lead the Personal Finance Employee Education Fund for six years and is now on its board.

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Ira Law | Harvard Law School | Tech, IP and Commercial Laws| Commercial Dispute Resolution

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Aditya is the legal counsel at Outline India. He is a litigator practicing before various Courts and tribunals in India on commercial and personal law issues. Aditya also advises start-ups and early stage ventures and provides contractual, regulatory and IP solutions. He has worked extensively with companies in varied sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, data collection and analysis, logistics, event management, e-commerce and the media industry.

He has a Masters degree in Law from Harvard University.

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Agriculture | Environment | Public Policy | Social Impact 

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Vithal holds a Doctorate in agricultural development. He specializes in multiple fields such as agriculture, seed systems & policy, forestry agroforestry, environment, and ecology. He holds a certificate degree in project management. He was a recipient of the Young Scientist award in 2007 by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Austria to conduct advanced research on forestry, carbon sequestration & climate change. He has 20+ years of international experience in developmental projects in 15 countries in Africa and Asia. He has worked with Indian forest-based industries and NGOs, coordinated international technical assistance programs with the ministry of agriculture in Ethiopia and Afghanistan, implemented international development projects, higher education, and foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in Africa. He has worked for international projects supported by USAID, GIZ, World Bank, DFID, Rockefeller Foundation, CSIRO, IFAD, and corporate houses.

His areas of interest are forestry & climate change, organic farming, hydroponics, tree improvement & clonal forestry. He has a wealth of knowledge on business opportunities in Africa in the areas of international trading, agricultural investment, international development, and higher education.

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M&E Expert | Data Science | Market Research

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A Data Scientist and M&E Expert, Narendra is an experienced and well-rounded research professional with great interest and extensive skills in Data Analytics. He is passionate about solving business and development sector problems that require diagnostic, predictive, and/or prescriptive analytics using data science. He is adept at building Machine Learning models, creating interactive dashboards, data mining, and data visualization.

With nearly two decades of diverse industry upbringing, he brings to the table a rare combination of skills and knowledge across sectors such as Marketing Research, Development Research, M&E, Software Development, and Data Science. His professional history includes positions such as Manager – Projects at Public Affairs Foundation, Programme Manager at Kavin Corporation, Research Manager at Sigma Research & Consulting, and Consumer and Market Insights Executive at Hindustan Unilever Ltd.

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Independent Consultant | Program  Management | Educational Expert | Advocate for play-based learning in children

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Ira Joshi is an educational expert with 15 years of experience in developing evidence-based Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) curriculum and resources. In her previous engagement with Sesame Workshop India, she spearheaded their education vertical and led the development of educational objectives across multi-media platforms like television, radio, print and digital. With expertise in conceptualizing and designing child-friendly research protocols, she has supported several research organizations in assessing young children’s engagement and comprehension of print and mass-media resources. She has provided technical expertise to grant proposals and worked closely with cross-functional teams at all stages of program planning and implementation. She is currently an independent consultant and an advocate for play-based learning in children. Ira holds a Master’s degree in Child Development from Lady Irwin College, New Delhi.

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Project Management | Training & Capacity Building 

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Sukanya works as a Senior Manager at Outline India and has expertise in large-scale project management. She has substantial experience in managing projects on and off the field and has undertaken fieldwork in over ten states in  India and trained up to 350 field staff across these locations. 

She has worked on projects across different sectors,  mainly focusing on those in skills, livelihoods,  gender, healthcare, education, agriculture, and child wellbeing. Some of the previous clients worked with but are not  limited to JSI, Asian Development Bank, World  Bank, IMPAQ International, CorStone India  Foundation, Sesame Workshop India, Mathematica  Policy Research, Tsuda University Japan, Lifebox Foundation, American Institutes for Research, Tata  Centre of Development at UChicago

At Outline India her work has included managing large-scale multi-state and multi-stakeholder projects, reviewing tools, training consultants and field teams, conducting in-depth surveys, real-time monitoring of data, and drafting of field and project reports.

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MBA in International Business & Finance | Research Analysis & Management 

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Sukriti has completed her M.A. in Economics from Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, and also holds an MBA in International Business and Finance from Amity University. She has 6 years of experience in research analytics and management. She has worked with the  International Labour Organization as a consultant and also has experience working with an IT start-up as a business development manager.  With high energy levels and a self-driven personality, she strives to achieve her personal and professional goals.

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Quantitative Research | Project Management | Data Management & Analysis

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Swati has joined our team as a Quantitative Researcher. Her responsibilities at Outline India include assisting the implementation of various research studies by coordinating the field-work and facilitating data management and analysis.  She has previously worked with the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Indian Institute of Foreign trade as a researcher.  Swati has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from University of Delhi and a Master's degree in Economics with a specialization in Trade and Finance from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

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Quantitative Research | Public Policy | Social Sciences | TISS HYD

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Apratim did his graduation from IIT (BHU), Varanasi, where he was trained in Civil Engineering. He switched his field to Social Sciences and did his Post Graduation in Public Policy and Governance from TISS, Hyderabad. He also studied at Sciences Po, Paris for a semester at their School of International Affairs. He is inclined towards leveraging his analytical and technical training for the sphere of public policy and exploring the application of data science in economics and political science for the benefit of the community at large.

He likes reading fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels; consuming content online be it writeups, movies, or TV series, listening to music of all genres &  cooking.

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Quantitative Research I Public Policy I Social Conflict

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Amana Raoof, hailing from Kerala, India, holds a master's degree in Public Policy from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. With a strong focus on research and evidence-based policymaking, Amana has developed proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies through their academic coursework and practical experiences. These experiences have been further enriched by internships and various policy engagements.

Conducted extensive research on the challenges faced by sex trafficking survivors in accessing rehabilitation services and developed best practices for effective rehabilitation. Developed a policy brief based on these findings to enhance rehabilitation services for sex trafficking survivors in Telangana, which was presented to the Department of Women Development and Child Welfare. Additionally, curated a vulnerability map and analyzed data from various sources to recommend policy changes for issues pertaining to women and child development in Telangana State.  

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Quantitative research | Indian institute of Foreign trade

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Aarushi Bhargava, economics postgraduate from Indian institute of Foreign trade, New Delhi. She interned at the Ministry  Of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. She has worked in various sectors including Education, agriculture during her tenure at Outline India. She is a passionate data enthusiast who is on a mission to unravel the stories hidden within the vast world of data.

She has a deep love for food, and her morning ritual includes savoring coffee like it's a fine wine.

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Impact Evaluation | Public Policy | Evidence based decision making

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Aman kumar singh , passed out as an electrical engineer from Dr Apj Abdul Kalam Technical University , Lucknow in 2020. Even though after doing engineering he was interested in the social & development sector which motivated him to pursue a career in this field. He was selected for the Prestigious Urban Fellows Program at Indian Institute for Human Settlements, Bengaluru in 2020 and was an Urban Fellow there. 

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Analyzing Data | Social Impact | Research | JRF

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Hridya V M is an aspiring social researcher, holding a master's degree in Psychology. She has developed proficiency in quantitative research methodologies through her academic and work experiences. She has done different internships and jobs, providing her with numerous opportunities to better understand her abilities and interests in research. Over the years, she has attempted to advance her career as a researcher. 

Coming from a psychology background, she holds a special place for mental health, valuing its significance. When she's not immersed in her work, you can find her delighting in her favorite pastimes – indulging in movies and tuning into her beloved songs.

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Qualitative Researcher I Social Work I Research Methods

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Kunal Gupta is a UGC NET qualified & has Post-Graduated in Social Work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. Well-organized in managing, executing and interacting with NGOs and partner organizations leading to achievement of optimum outcomes and accomplishment of social research projects.

He holds diverse fieldwork research experience from Koshish- TISS Field Action Project and Bhasha Research and Publication Centre.  His articles have been published in VidhiAagaz Publication and Indian Folk Publication. His Key skills includes conducting field data collection, data analysis and report writing. He holds past work experience of over 3 years in various organizations: CMSR Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd. Byju's, DXC Technology.

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Qualitative researcher | Development sector expert

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Prangana, hails from the picturesque state of Assam, and holds a master degree in Developmental Studies from the Ambedkar University, New Delhi. Her passion for research ignited a profound interest in examining societal issues through the gendered lens and their alignment with constitutional rights. Her research paper was on "Reflection of surrogacy from the gendered lens and constitutional rights." 

She had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed clients like the Ministry of Culture and IRCTC and worked on a significant project- Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. She honed her research skills by working with two Member of Parliaments where she analyzed Parliamentary bills and contributed to the legislative process. 

Moreover, She initiated a small platform called “Off The Rust” where she collected and donated NCERT books to underprivileged students fostering their educational growth and development. 

She has also  published an article “ The Importance of Indian culture in the era of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” under the Directorate of Museums, Government of India. 

She is dedicated to fostering positive change and making a meaningful impact in the future.

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Development Partnerships I PR & Communications | Social Media

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Shreya Sehgal is a Journalist, Communications Specialist, and Entrepreneur with over five years of industry experience. She has worked with civil-society organizations, healthcare tech, and venture capital clients in managing their PR, Communications, and Partnerships strategies.

She has gained extensive experience working for initiatives bridging the digital divide, health, micro-level entrepreneurship, and skill development. 

A postgraduate from the Asian College of Journalism, Shreya has worked with leading broadcast media and digital news platforms. She has written extensively on gender, politics, and environment and has also led projects focused on inclusive and decentralized use of ICT and other digital tools in critical aspects of education, cluster development, designing, and marketing.

Shreya takes pride in obsessing over plants, animal welfare, and everything handloom. She also enjoys reading and drinking 20 cups of coffee a day.

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Development Communication Practitioner | SBCC | PR & Strategic Partnerships |

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Bhawna,  a dedicated Development Communication Practitioner, hold's  a Master's degree in Development Communication & Extension from Lady Irwin College, Delhi University.  She is a firm believer in the transformative power of communication and comprehension to drive social change and enhance the well-being of individuals and communities. 

With an enriching experience in the social development sector, She has made significant contributions to organizations such as PVR NEST, Praxis Institute of Participatory Practices and NCPEDP.  She has actively participated in various conferences & sessions, advocating for sustainability  and addressing the pressing issues of climate change.  She has an expertise in designing  SBCC campaigns, focused around Health, Education & Environment  concerns.  Her hands-on-experience in the field has fortified her understanding of Research methods, Participatory Practices and the pivotal role of ICTs in driving  positive  change.  With her Knowledge & dedication, She's a force for good in the realm of development communication.

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NMIMS, Law

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She is a Social Media Executive at Outline India. Her work focuses on handling and analyzing social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. She is excited about the prospect of exploring a potential career in digital media.
She has experience in creating, implementing, and optimizing social media strategies for companies and brands with collectively high numbers of followers.
She holds a bachelor's degree in Law and a master’s degree in Marketing Management from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, NMIMS.

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Human Resource Management | Strong Communications

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Highly motivated HR professional experienced in end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. Strong communication and organizational skills, with a proven track record of efficiently managing HR processes and building positive relationships with both employees and management.

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Administration & Management

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Dinesh Kumar has eight years of experience working in the administration. He did his graduation from Delhi University.

He doesn't like overcrowded places.

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Business Operations & Administration | Logistics 

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Sudeep has a substantial 10+ years of experience in operations & Administration. He has worked on different on and off-the-field projects for clients like GlaxoSmithKline, Cipla Health Limited, VECV, Water.org, TCS ion, etc., and was their SPOC. He has always completed his project tasks on time.

He has completed his graduation in Business Administration from Mahatma Gandhi University and has a friendly nature and is task-oriented.

His family is from an Army background, where his grandfather & father were both Army officers & later his father joined the Vigilance department.