Richa Mishra

Background

About Richa Mishra

Over 20 years of senior management experience in policy formulation and implementation with Harvard University, multilateral agencies, federal, state & local governments, nonprofit & community-led organizations, and research institutions • Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and in designing, implementing, and evaluating programs; I work hard toward being creative and pro-active in identifying, managing, and solving challenges • I believe in working collaboratively with all stakeholders and in negotiating, mediating, and building consensus among divergent interest groups; I thrive in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environments • I have a strong commitment to the values of diversity, inclusion and belonging and a track record of taking these values from ideals to implementation, action, and outcomes • Prior to working in higher education, I worked on humanitarian programs with an emphasis on democratic governance and building grassroots institutions; my international experience includes post-conflict and post-disaster rehabilitation, rebuilding democratic institutions, poverty reduction programs, and socioeconomic equity initiatives EXPERTISE Higher Education Research International Development Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation Program Management Democracy Democratic Governance Poverty Reduction Gender Equity Teaching Think Tanks