Surbhi Saraswat
Lead PMEL
Surbhi, a seasoned professional with an impressive 14-year tenure at Vaagdhara, showcases unwavering dedication and expertise in her role. Currently heading the Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (PMEL) unit, she holds a pivotal position in the organization's strategic planning. Surbhi's extensive experience has endowed her with a comprehensive understanding of development initiatives. Renowned for her commitment to fostering sustainable impact, her leadership in PMEL ensures that the organization's initiatives are meticulously planned, effectively monitored, and continuously optimized for learning and improvement, emphasizing her integral role in steering Vaagdhara towards impactful and sustainable outcomes.
Aaqib Ahmad
IT Lead
As the Lead-IT at the organization, his role revolves around offering technical support to the team, ensuring the timely update of existing software, websites, and Android applications. He strategically formulates plans for integrating new functionalities into the software and oversees their seamless implementation. Additionally, he manages all social media accounts for the organization, consistently uploading posts to enhance online presence. His educational background includes a Master of Applications from JNTUH Hyderabad, reflecting his expertise in the field of Information Technology and commitment to maintaining the organization's technological infrastructure at the forefront of innovation.
Nipun Tankha
Impact Lead
Serving as the Impact Lead in the PMEL vertical at Vaagdhara, he shoulders the responsibility of data analysis for various research and activities. His role includes identifying gaps and proposing effective mechanisms to achieve desired outcomes. Furthermore, he plays a key role in team orientation on management and technical skills, supporting the refinement of the organization's internal MIS portal to obtain specific real-time data and desired outputs. With a robust background, he brings 18 years of experience, encompassing sales, marketing, operations management at the district level in CSR and NGO sectors, as well as expertise in training facilitation, Monitoring & Evaluation, and advocacy with government and various stakeholders. His professional journey includes stints with reputed organizations like Indiacan, ICICI RSETI, and Educate Girls. He holds certifications in various skill areas such as Retail Management and Entrepreneurship from MORD and other reputable organizations.
Nayonika Singh
Program Facilitator
Nayonika serves as a Program Facilitator within the Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (PMEL) team, where she plays a key role in data analysis for various research initiatives. She identifies gaps, proposes solutions, and manages a climate change mitigation project, overseeing data analysis and report generation. Holding an MBA in Health and Hospital Management from IIHMR University, Jaipur, she provides expert guidance in developing Management Information Systems (MIS) and data collection tools. Her responsibilities include designing and implementing monitoring systems aligned with organizational objectives, consistently monitoring program activities, and guiding her team. She analyzes quantitative and qualitative data, summarizes findings, measures achievements, and develops required reports. Additionally, she contributes to the organization's learning processes, tracks best practices in monitoring and evaluation, and builds team capacity through training to ensure the adoption of new tools and the maintenance of high-quality data collection.
Sachin CV
Programme Facilitator (Impact)
Sachin is a passionate development professional currently serving as a Program Facilitator in Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (PMEL) vertical at Vaagdhara.His work focuses on data-driven decision-making to ensure impactful and sustainable development outcomes. Hold a Postgraduate Program in Development Management at the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), Master's in Social Work and a Bachelor's in Computer Applications, equipping him with a well-rounded perspective on development challenges. Prior to joining Vaagdhara, Sachin worked with the National Health Mission, where he contributed to the Covid-19 response in Kerala by managing surveillance data, coordinating patient support, and conducting data analysis to aid in critical health interventions.