Prerna does a little bit of everything. She likes data, research, and believes fieldwork builds character. She believes in the idea of independent, non-partisan research and hence our for-profit business model.

In the last 8 years, She has worked on developing a strong presence of Outline India across 9000 villages in 26 states and interviewing over 4 million stakeholders.

Prerna just launched Track Your Metrics (TYM) - an easy-to-use tech tool for quick impact assessment by small NGOs, government bodies, and big funders equipping the former with means to secure more funding and the latter to hold their grantees accountable. The Android app/web-based platform aims to change the way we track and finance social programs at ~0 unit cost. 

TYM recently won at an accelerator program in India and California and at the Dell startup challenge. 

Prerna was featured on Fortune magazines’ 40 under 40 list for her disruptive work with ground-level data in 2017 and again in 2018. She was featured among the top 25 businesswomen in India by Forbes magazine in their annual issue featuring women leaders running profitable companies in 2018. She was also among the top 40 women changemakers in the 2018 annual list released by India Today. She was listed among the 25 most powerful Businesswomen in India, by the BusinessToday, of India today group in 2019. 

In 2018, she was awarded the Chevening Fellowship at Oxford University by Rolce Royce and the UK government. She was also declared a Raisina Fellow in 2017, awarded by the Ministry of external affairs and ORF. She is an Australia India Youth Dialogue fellow, 2015. 

She has prior research experience working at Centre for Policy Research and holds an MA in Economics from Boston University.

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.

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.

Dripto is the founder and CEO of ACRA. ACRA is primarily an economic research firm engaged in providing research services for the developmental sector, consumer and business research, environment including CSR and impact analysis, tourism, and other related domains. Dripto has about 24 years of experience in applied economics, consumer, and market research fronts in roles of researcher, manager, and vertical head. He has worked on more than 300 studies and led about 250 studies at different organizations. 

He was the former General Manager at Samsung India Electronics; Director of economic research at Neilson India; Chief Economist at Indicus Analytics and Associate Fellow at NCAER. His expertise includes economic and social impact analysis, usage of econometrics and statistical modeling for business decision making, including forecasts and other advanced analytics, developing products using advanced analytics, designing and managing large scale primary surveys and survey-based research, using remote sensing and GIS data for applied economic and business research.

Nidhi comes with over 14 years of experience in the development sector in the thematic areas of WASH, waste management and NRM; working across non-profit organisations, think tanks, academics, government, and consulting organisations. She has led multiple complex multi-stakeholder projects spanning responsibilities ranging from conceptualization, financial planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, training, business development, and partnership management. Nidhi brings on board rigorous experience in qualitative research, research processes, documentation, M&E, and knowledge management. She also has extensive field experience of working for projects across both rural and urban regions in India in nearly 15 states. This comes as an added advantage in the development of research design and ME assessment frameworks.

Nidhi is currently working as an Advisor at Indian Pollution Control Association IPCA on waste management and is responsible for business development, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge management. In her previous work at WaterAid and Centre for Science and Environment, she worked extensively on decentralised water/wastewater management and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene). At WaterAid, she independently developed and managed research on WASH in both urban and rural contexts to generate robust knowledge and evidence for supporting policy advocacy and programming strategies to strengthen WaterAid’s position as a key WASH sector player. She was responsible for work on watershed development and water security, hygiene and behavior change, school WASH, fecal sludge management, disaster risk reduction and WASH, climate change, urban and rural WASH issues, water quality, and WASH in health care facilities; using the lens of rights, gender, equity, and inclusion.

She has a doctorate in Environment and Natural Resources Policy from State University of NewYork- College of Environmental Science and Policy (SUNY-ESF), Syracuse, New York. She also has a Masters in Public Administration specialising in Environment Policy from the prestigious Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, New York.

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.

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 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.

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.

Suchandra has over 22 years of experience in the development sector in the thematic areas of Livelihood, Urban and Rural Development, Poverty Alleviation, Panchayati Raj and Local Governance, WASH, Health and Family Welfare, Gender Issues, and Education. Suchandra was working as Director Client Solutions in the Social & Public Enterprise Division of Nielsen India Pvt. Ltd. till September 2020, having joined the organization in 1998. In her previous work in Nielsen, she has successfully managed more than 100 studies for the Government of India, State Governments,  Bilateral and Multilateral Agencies, Local and International NGOs, and Think Tank Organisations. She has led almost all types of surveys – baseline, midline, end line, concurrent monitoring, impact assessments, training needs assessment, KAP surveys, and census and has traveled extensively across India for monitoring of fieldwork. 

Suchandra has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Jadavpur University Kolkata and master’s in urban planning from School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi. During the initial years of her career, she was involved in a number of GIS projects and was part of the team involved in preparing digital maps for close to 100 large cities in India and geo-demographic analysis. Suchandra undertook a short-term assignment at Nielsen MMRD (Yangon, Myanmar) (July 2019 - Dec 2019), she has played a key role in establishing social research unit in Myanmar. 

Sukanya works closely with the founder on communications and coordination. She helps in project management and coordination with the field staff and research team. She also works on translations, coordinates with vendors, drafts invoices and handles finances, and the HR account.

Sukanya has previously worked as a History Teacher in Jorhat and has a Masters Degree in History from the University of Delhi.

Anupam has joined as a communications and business development specialist who is responsible for analysing the latest trends in communication to develop a cohesive outreach strategy for Outline India. He is responsible for overseeing and expanding OI's visibility and presence and coordinating with the Business Development team for developing outreach.

Anupam has a double master's from King's College London and OP Jindal Global University, Haryana. His research interests are developmental communications, tourism, sustainability, gender, and climate change. 

Ranveer is working as a Senior Researcher at Outline India and is responsible for implementing various qualitative and quantitative research studies, managing fieldwork as well as developing partnerships, and working on grants & challenges for OI. 
His experience in research is varied, having worked in areas of substance abuse, HIV/AIDS,
sexual and reproductive health, livelihood, skill development, urban homelessness & gender
violence.

Kuhelika is a Senior Research Consultant at Outline India, with expertise in policy research focusing on the areas of livelihoods, water security, and sustainability. At Outline India, she is responsible for designing and implementing qualitative and quantitative research studies, project management, writing proposals, working on grants, and developing partnerships. 

She is a trained Rural Development Professional with a Master’s from the Institute of Rural Management Anand. Her research has provided her exposure to an array of themes that include rural livelihoods, sustainable farming, water-energy-climate nexus, agricultural insurance, irrigation management, governance of common property resources, and WASH. She is equally adept at carrying outfield-intensive, as well as, data-driven research projects.

Gurjot holds multifaceted experience in Computer Science and Development field. His interests lie in solving problems related to Natural Language Processing, Text Extraction and Development sector using modern Technology. He holds Bachelors and Masters in Computer Science Engineering. Currently, pursuing a PhD in Computer Science from Punjab University, Patiala. He has published various research papers in International and national journals/conferences. He has previously worked on multiple projects under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, GOI. His areas of competency are Python Programming/Scripting, M&E, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Data Visualization using various software tools and libraries

Shaivya has joined our team as a Quantitative Researcher. Her responsibilities include executing and conducting research/analysis and/or providing research assistance; execute, manage and plan fieldwork; and writing proposals. She has a good understanding of social development programmes in the field of gender, education in rural India, skill development. She has handled projects related to smart cities, violence against women, engendering school programs, and gender sensitization in rural India. She has more than 3 years of experience in social science research including analyzing secondary and primary datasets, data management, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

Shaivya has completed Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Texas in 2018. She has done double post-graduation (M.A. in Political Science) from the University of Texas at Dallas and University of Delhi. Shaivya has also attended Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi and graduated with B.A. (Hons.) Political Science.

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

Aarushi has joined our team as a research associate . Her responsibilities at Outline India include assisting the implementation of various research studies by collecting qualitative data, coordinating the field-work and facilitating data management and analysis.

She has previously worked as a research associate in the chemical industry. Aarushi has a Bachelor's degree in Science and a Postgraduate degree in Chemistry from Central University of Rajasthan.

Diksha has joined our team as an Associate - Strategy and Business Development and is responsible for implementing a cohesive outreach strategy for Outline India. She has previously worked with both government agencies and civil society organizations at the intersection of research, program management and M&E.  

Diksha has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Post Graduate Diploma in Conflict Resolution and Peace Building from Lady Shri Ram College. 

Aditi is a development professional working at the intersection of communications and research. She has written widely on issues of water and governance - documenting best practices and proofs of concepts from across India. At Outline India, she handles communications and outreach, helping the organization strengthen their visibility.

Her on field experience has been bolstered with certificate courses in “Management and Governance of Groundwater” and “Historical, Social, Institutional and Legal Dimensions of Water” from ACWADAM and Shiv Nadar University. Her special interest lies in story-telling in areas of gender, intersectionality, ecology, and performing arts. She holds a Masters in social work with a specialization in Community Organization and Development Practice from Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

Subhash Kumar Sinha is a Senior Field Associate at Outline India, with an expertise in research and data analysis. He has extensive experience in conducting field research through several qualitative and quantitative studies. He is competent in handling large-scale data using technology including CAPI-based data collection softwares and data analysis softwares such as SPSS. He has worked in multi-sectoral projects in the domain of child rights, education, livelihood, agriculture, health and gender with bi-lateral and multi-lateral donor agencies, central & state government departments, international bodies including UNICEF and UNFPA, among others.

Pooja has joined as a junior frontend developer in the "Track Your Metrics" Team. She is responsible for developing the frontend part of Outline India's new tech product (TYM) and testing it as well.  
She has done master's degree in computer applications from IP university, Delhi.

Kailash is responsible for managing the administrative and operational work at Outline India. He supports the research and business development team.

Kailash has a graduate degree in B.Com from Delhi University (SOL).

Pramod Ji ensures that our operations run efficiently by helping around the office.

Deepak Ji works diligently to keep the Outline India team well-fed by making delicious Maggi when we need some inspiration and various kinds of tea for when we need to be woken up.