Aakriti Mathur

Communications and international partnerships professional with over two years of experience supporting innovation ecosystems, stakeholder engagement and strategic communications. Proven ability to build collaborations across universities, research institutions, startups and public organisations to advance climate innovation and international partnerships.

Communications Coordinator at University of Toronto India Foundation (2025-01 – Present)

• Coordinated partnerships with universities, research institutions, startups, public organisations and innovation ecosystem stakeholders.
• Supported university–industry collaboration connecting researchers, entrepreneurs and institutional partners.
• Managed communications and stakeholder engagement for a climate-tech entrepreneur grants programme.
• Led communications for the India–Canada diplomatic engagement featuring Prime Minister Mark Carney in coordination with the Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai.
• Developed communications strategies for the Cities of Care Conference, SOCIAL Lecture Series and Research Catalyst Grant.
• Produced research-based communications, increasing LinkedIn engagement above 18% and growing the audience by 2,100+ followers.
• Managed Mailchimp newsletters, increasing distribution by 198% while maintaining a 41% open rate.
• Managed WordPress website, SEO and analytics.
• Prepared donor reports, press releases and institutional publications.
• Collaborated with University of Toronto teams in Canada.

Communications Research Associate at Indian Institute for Sustainable Development (2024-07 – 2024-10)

• Translated climate research into policy-relevant communications.
• Prepared reports and official correspondence for government stakeholders.
• Coordinated stakeholder engagement and supervised three interns.

Independent Communications Consultant at Self-employed (2019-06 – 2023-11)

• Developed communications and SEO strategies for sustainability organisations.
• Produced research-based sustainability content.
• Managed editorial planning and stakeholder coordination.

M.A. in International Relations – Amity University (2021-01 – 2024-12)

Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication in Journalism & Mass Communication – Amity University (2013-01 – 2016-12)