Shailendra Kumar

Background

About Shailendra Kumar

TISS Graduate with MA in Habitat Policy and Practice, I bring over 9 years of experience across the social and development sectors. My expertise spans climate change, public health, education, livelihoods, policy and governance, diversity and inclusion. I am a collaborative, tech-savvy professional who drives innovation and achieves impactful results. Currently, as Program Manager at Kaivalya Education Foundation (A subsidiary of Piramal Foundation), I support donor and grant management within the Aspirational Bharat Collaborative vertical. Previously, I served as a Consultant at the World Resources Institute, contributing to research and stakeholder mapping for freight and highway electrification projects. Earlier, I co-led Sightsavers India's national Truckers' Eye Health Programme, coordinating a multi-stakeholder initiative that provided eye health services to over 2 million truck drivers. Passionate about creating sustainable, inclusive solutions to societal challenges, I am eager to leverage my skills to drive positive social impact in future endeavors.