Urmi Chanda
Sr. Program Co-ordinator at Seeds of Peace- Claim this Profile
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Rukmini Iyer
I have worked with Urmi as a colleague on several projects at Seeds of Peace where I was a consultant facilitator. She is an exceptional organiser and manager, very professional in her approach, strategies and execution. Besides, her academic and intellectual rigour in terms of interfaith work is a treasure, in the context of peacebuilding work. She brings together her eclectic background in media, communications, culture, art and unbridled curiosity and learning appetite to fuel her current work. She is a fabulous team player, supportive and communicative. As a speaker and presenter, she is thorough both in terms of content as well as delivery. She's certainly a thought leader to watch out for in the interfaith context!
Mansi Panjwani
I have worked closely with Urmi during the Samvaad Program that encouraged interfaith dialogue facilitation among university professors in West India, when Seeds of Peace received a grant by the US Consulate in Mumbai. As a Programme Coordinator, Urmi's dedication to the success of the project has been commendable. Over the past 2 years, in my interaction with Urmi, I have valued her ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects joyfully, her high expectations of herself and the team, her resourcefulness, her knowledge about world religions, and her dedication towards quality. She is an initiator, a collaborator, and a multi-talented individual. I see Urmi as an asset on any team.
Rukmini Iyer
I have worked with Urmi as a colleague on several projects at Seeds of Peace where I was a consultant facilitator. She is an exceptional organiser and manager, very professional in her approach, strategies and execution. Besides, her academic and intellectual rigour in terms of interfaith work is a treasure, in the context of peacebuilding work. She brings together her eclectic background in media, communications, culture, art and unbridled curiosity and learning appetite to fuel her current work. She is a fabulous team player, supportive and communicative. As a speaker and presenter, she is thorough both in terms of content as well as delivery. She's certainly a thought leader to watch out for in the interfaith context!
Mansi Panjwani
I have worked closely with Urmi during the Samvaad Program that encouraged interfaith dialogue facilitation among university professors in West India, when Seeds of Peace received a grant by the US Consulate in Mumbai. As a Programme Coordinator, Urmi's dedication to the success of the project has been commendable. Over the past 2 years, in my interaction with Urmi, I have valued her ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects joyfully, her high expectations of herself and the team, her resourcefulness, her knowledge about world religions, and her dedication towards quality. She is an initiator, a collaborator, and a multi-talented individual. I see Urmi as an asset on any team.
Rukmini Iyer
I have worked with Urmi as a colleague on several projects at Seeds of Peace where I was a consultant facilitator. She is an exceptional organiser and manager, very professional in her approach, strategies and execution. Besides, her academic and intellectual rigour in terms of interfaith work is a treasure, in the context of peacebuilding work. She brings together her eclectic background in media, communications, culture, art and unbridled curiosity and learning appetite to fuel her current work. She is a fabulous team player, supportive and communicative. As a speaker and presenter, she is thorough both in terms of content as well as delivery. She's certainly a thought leader to watch out for in the interfaith context!
Mansi Panjwani
I have worked closely with Urmi during the Samvaad Program that encouraged interfaith dialogue facilitation among university professors in West India, when Seeds of Peace received a grant by the US Consulate in Mumbai. As a Programme Coordinator, Urmi's dedication to the success of the project has been commendable. Over the past 2 years, in my interaction with Urmi, I have valued her ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects joyfully, her high expectations of herself and the team, her resourcefulness, her knowledge about world religions, and her dedication towards quality. She is an initiator, a collaborator, and a multi-talented individual. I see Urmi as an asset on any team.
Rukmini Iyer
I have worked with Urmi as a colleague on several projects at Seeds of Peace where I was a consultant facilitator. She is an exceptional organiser and manager, very professional in her approach, strategies and execution. Besides, her academic and intellectual rigour in terms of interfaith work is a treasure, in the context of peacebuilding work. She brings together her eclectic background in media, communications, culture, art and unbridled curiosity and learning appetite to fuel her current work. She is a fabulous team player, supportive and communicative. As a speaker and presenter, she is thorough both in terms of content as well as delivery. She's certainly a thought leader to watch out for in the interfaith context!
Mansi Panjwani
I have worked closely with Urmi during the Samvaad Program that encouraged interfaith dialogue facilitation among university professors in West India, when Seeds of Peace received a grant by the US Consulate in Mumbai. As a Programme Coordinator, Urmi's dedication to the success of the project has been commendable. Over the past 2 years, in my interaction with Urmi, I have valued her ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects joyfully, her high expectations of herself and the team, her resourcefulness, her knowledge about world religions, and her dedication towards quality. She is an initiator, a collaborator, and a multi-talented individual. I see Urmi as an asset on any team.
Credentials
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Certificate in Peace Studies Education and Pedagogy
Tata Institute of Social SciencesMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
International Conflict Analysis and Peacebuilding
Teaching Agency for Conflict Ananlysis and Peacebuilding [TANCO]Jan, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Seeds of Peace
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Program Co-ordinator
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Dec 2020 - Present
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GATHER
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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India Hub Coordinator
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Member
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Oct 2022 - Jul 2023
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Southasia Peace Action Network
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers
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Finland
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member
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Jul 2022 - Present
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Harmony Fellow at International Federation for Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue
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Sep 2019 - Present
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Navodaya Networks Forum
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India
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Fellow and Coordinator
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Jul 2022 - Jun 2023
https://www.navodaya.world/ https://www.navodaya.world/
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Rotary Peace Fellowship Alumni Association (RPFAA)
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Nigeria
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Non-profit Organizations
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Volunteer
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Dec 2022 - Feb 2023
Voluteering with the Communications team of the Global Peace Conference with graphic design support. Voluteering with the Communications team of the Global Peace Conference with graphic design support.
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Good Pitch India
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India
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Programs and Communications Consultant
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Program Manager at Good Pitch India 2018 and 2020, an international documentary film forum initiated by Doc Society and Sundance, and Foundation Manager at the Indian Documentary Foundation. Program Manager at Eco Lens 2020 - a virtual climate communications forum; and communiations and production consultant at Good Pitch Deccan 2021 Program Manager at Good Pitch India 2018 and 2020, an international documentary film forum initiated by Doc Society and Sundance, and Foundation Manager at the Indian Documentary Foundation. Program Manager at Eco Lens 2020 - a virtual climate communications forum; and communiations and production consultant at Good Pitch Deccan 2021
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GSharp Media
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India
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Entertainment
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Podcaster @ Dr Happy - the mental health and well being podcast
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May 2021 - May 2022
Editor and voice for the mental health podcast, Dr. Happy. 2 seasons available on all streaming platforms. https://open.spotify.com/show/28JOKYm9szQetyKyYo2BGg Editor and voice for the mental health podcast, Dr. Happy. 2 seasons available on all streaming platforms. https://open.spotify.com/show/28JOKYm9szQetyKyYo2BGg
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Independent
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Mumbai Area, India
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Arts & culture writer and researcher
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May 2016 - Dec 2020
Research, writing white papers, creating video content for a Youtube channel on Indian Culture youtube.com/c/cultureexpress Research, writing white papers, creating video content for a Youtube channel on Indian Culture youtube.com/c/cultureexpress
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Scroll Media
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing literary critic
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May 2015 - Dec 2020
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Lord Cultural Resources
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Canada
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Consultant
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Nov 2017 - Nov 2019
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Contributing Writer
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Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
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Researcher
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2016 - 2016
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CaptivaTour
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer/ Editor
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2016 - 2016
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Conferences & Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd.
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Editor
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Dec 2011 - Sep 2014
Assistant Editor for the magazines StyleSpeak and Spa Mantra Assistant Editor for the magazines StyleSpeak and Spa Mantra
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Hill Road Media Services (P) Ltd.
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Sub Editor and Senior Correspondent
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
Worked for Which? Right Choice magazine Worked for Which? Right Choice magazine
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Mirum India: A WPP Company
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India
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Advertising Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Executive (Editor)
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Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Headed quality control cell for content Headed quality control cell for content
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Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India)
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India
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Newspaper Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Copy Editor - Pune Mirror
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May 2008 - Dec 2009
Subbing at the news desk Subbing at the news desk
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Copywriter
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2007 - 2008
Write and edit ad copy for print and outdoor media Help designers and visualisers Write and edit ad copy for print and outdoor media Help designers and visualisers
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Soft Skills Trainer
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2006 - 2007
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Education
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2019 - 2023
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Professional Doctorate, Interfaith Studies -
2014 - 2016
St. Xavier's College
Master's Degree, Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology -
2013 - 2015
University of Mumbai
Post Graduate Diploma, Comparative Mythology, Mysticism -
2004 - 2006
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University
MA, Clinical Psychology -
2001 - 2004
Nagpur University
BA, English lit, Philosophy, Psychology -
1999 - 2001
Lady Amritbai Daga College for Women
HSC, Arts -
1987 - 1999
Mount Carmel Girls' High School, Nagpur
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