Saraswathi Padmanabhan

Director at Diya Ghar
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, IN

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Experience

    • India
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director
      • Apr 2016 - Present

      Bangaluru Responsibilities •Established and oversee the operations of Diya Ghar, a registered non-profit organization focused on providing quality education to children from migrant laborer families. •Develop and implement programs based on the Montessori educational philosophy, promoting hands-on learning and holistic development. •Manage a team of dedicated professionals, ensuring the smooth running of 22 community centres serving over 1,000 children. •Spearhead fundraising efforts… Show more Responsibilities •Established and oversee the operations of Diya Ghar, a registered non-profit organization focused on providing quality education to children from migrant laborer families. •Develop and implement programs based on the Montessori educational philosophy, promoting hands-on learning and holistic development. •Manage a team of dedicated professionals, ensuring the smooth running of 22 community centres serving over 1,000 children. •Spearhead fundraising efforts, establishing partnerships with corporates and individuals to support our mission. •Monitor and assess the impact of our programs, making data-driven decisions to continually improve and expand our initiatives. Skills: •Program Management •Curriculum Development •Fundraising - Corporate and Individual •Vision and Strategy Development •Budgeting, Spends, and Allocations •Impact Assessment Show less

    • Visiting Faculty
      • Jun 2012 - Mar 2016

      •Taught subjects such as Counselling Skills, Crisis Counselling, and Health Psychology. •Provided personal counselling for students enrolled in the MSc Counselling Psychology program.

    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Counselor
      • Sep 2011 - May 2013

      Bangalore, India •Offered personal counselling to individuals and families, creating a safe and supportive environment. •Conducted counselling workshops to promote mental health awareness and self-care.

    • India
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Director
      • Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

      •Managed operations and programs, contributing to strategic planning and fundraising efforts. •Supported the trust's mission to provide comprehensive support to underprivileged children and families.

    • United States
    • Accounting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Auditor
      • May 2004 - Aug 2007

      •Conducted financial audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. •Performed in-depth financial analysis and assessed internal controls.

Education

  • United Theological College, Bangalore
    Diploma, Counselling
    2008 - 2009
  • California State University-East Bay
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting
    2001 - 2004
  • Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
    MSc, Finance
    1995 - 1999
  • Crescere Montessori Training Institute
    Diploma in Pre-primary Montessori Education, EDUCATION

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