Sourabh Diwan
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Young professional with three years of experience managing advocacy programs in financial literacy and women's empowerment. Skilled in public relations, partnership development, project management, research, and content development, with proven success in delivering training and impact assessment in high-risk, remote areas. Committed to strengthening community capacity through practical curriculum design and strategic collaborations, seeking to expand program reach, and measurable social impact.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Consultant
Learning Links Foundation
New Delhi
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Served as an advocacy manager of a financial literacy and women empowerment program.
- Looked after public relations, partnerships with different government bodies, communication and the impact assessment of the program.
- Conducted situation analysis in remote, militancy infested areas while training sessions for women, farmers, and students on financial & digital literacy and entrepreneurial skill development.
- Facilitated partnerships with government agencies, fostering a supportive network that enhanced program reach and community engagement.
- Spearheaded training sessions for women and students, resulting in measurable improvements in financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills.
- Conducted detailed situation analyses in challenging environments, informing strategic adjustments that increased program effectiveness.
- Passionately advocated for financial literacy, empowering participants with essential skills and knowledge for sustainable growth.
- Developed tailored curriculum modules, addressing specific community needs and promoting active participation in financial education.
- Led advocacy initiatives for financial literacy, achieving substantial improvements in participant engagement and program visibility.
Education
Master of Public Policy & Administration -
Carleton University
Ottawa, CA01.2026
Graduate Certificate - Women's & Gender Studies
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, USA05.2023
Post Graduate Diploma - Journalism
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
New Delhi, India04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Delhi
New Delhi, India06.2017
Skills
- Strategic communication
- Project oversight
- Research analysis
- Content creation
- Program assessment
- Financial acumen
- Community involvement
- Training delivery
- Microsoft Office
Certification
Adult Child Infant CPR + First Aid + AED
Extracurricular Activities
Treasurer, Iota Iota Iota (Triota) - National Honor Society for Women's & Gender Studies Students, 2022-2023
Co-founder, LGBTQ & Gender Equality Cell, IIMC, 2018-2019
Scholarship
Graduate Dean's Scholars for American Global Education (SAGE), Southern Connecticut State University, 05/22
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Consultant
Learning Links Foundation
07.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Public Policy & Administration -
Carleton University
Graduate Certificate - Women's & Gender Studies
Southern Connecticut State University
Post Graduate Diploma - Journalism
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Delhi