Sharanya Das

Lead Engagement and Digital Marketing, working directly with the CEO on strategy, organisational gaps, performance data, impact and new initiatives. Lead the organisation-wide Engagement function, encompassing Outreach, Engagement and Retention.

Built the Engagement vertical from a blank slate, defining its scope, structure and priorities while developing the team alongside it. Established the Outreach → Engagement → Retention model and created engagement pathways and operating processes.

Built a structured volunteer engagement programme from an informal base of approximately 1,000 volunteers, establishing participation pathways, volunteer categories, systems and engagement processes. Led a four-member team across Education, Recreation, Counselling and Volunteer Engagement.

Led the structuring and standardisation of education and recreation programming during substantial network expansion, bringing greater alignment to previously fragmented centre-level practices. Established a nationwide counselling programme and standardised parent-focused skilling and recreation programmes.

Worked across India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan, training and enabling Lions leaders and members to strengthen fundraising capacity within their territories. Raised $200K+ in philanthropic capital through fundraiser training and enablement.

Designed and led a baseline impact study across 50 villages and 500+ households, including field research, researcher training, analysis and presentation of findings. Worked directly with Indigenous communities on livelihoods, traditional farming and community health.

Supported social workers in field visits and rehabilitation work with children affected by child labour and their families. Managed international volunteer programmes, including itineraries, work schedules and on-ground coordination.

Pursued a Master's degree in Development Studies, focusing on development theory and practice.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts degree.