Senior Fellow, Policy Training & Outreach
With close to two decades of experience across the corporate and development sectors, Sudeshna brings strong skills in program management, corporate partnerships, and policy advocacy. She has developed joint programs with Central and State government ministries, as well as with private sector firms, on issues such as UN Sustainable Development Goals, integrated village development, universal water and sanitation services, and Covid-appropriate behavior. At Franklin Templeton Investment, she was part of a select team managing digital marketing across the globe. Earlier, she led corporate and development communications at the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), working extensively with the media, policymakers and the corporate sector. Sudeshna completed B.A. (Honors) in English Literature from University of Delhi and an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur.