Shilpa Sinha

Senior development professional with over 20+ years of leadership, training, and program management experience across voluntary organisations, government agencies, international NGOs, and corporate social funding agencies. Proven expertise in leading high-visibility, multi-stakeholder programs, supervising large-scale implementation, and driving sustainable, measurable outcomes. Strong capabilities in financial management, including operational budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and periodic budget rephasing, along with excellent reporting, documentation, and executive presentation skills for senior leadership, donors, and government stakeholders.

Provided strategic leadership that led GiftAbled Foundation to receive the Best State Award (Uttar Pradesh, December 2025) from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, and represented the organization at the state level to receive the award from the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath. Played a pivotal role in securing NGO registration in Uttar Pradesh, enabling statutory compliance, program scale-up, and long-term state-level partnerships, with a continued commitment to advancing inclusive and high-impact programs for persons with disabilities and marginalized communities.

AVP / Regional Head (North India) - GiftAbled - North India

(2023-08-28)

Led GiftAbled Foundation to receive state-level recognition and played pivotal roles in securing NGO registration and strengthening partnerships across multiple stakeholders.

• Led GiftAbled Foundation to receive the Best State Award from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Uttar Pradesh (December 2025).
• Represented the organization at the state level and received the award from the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, recognizing outstanding contributions to disability inclusion and rehabilitation.
• Played a pivotal role in securing NGO registration in Uttar Pradesh, enabling program scale-up, statutory compliance, and long-term state-level partnerships.
• Conceptualized and coordinated the CSR Conclave in Balrampur, strengthening corporate–government–NGO convergence in an Aspirational District.
• Achieved institutional recognition under Mission Shakti, contributing to gender equity and disability inclusion initiatives.
• Led complex programs in high-need aspirational districts, driving mindset change, community engagement, and systems strengthening under challenging field conditions.
• Built and managed high-performing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring strategic alignment, accountability, and measurable program impact.
• Provided strategic leadership across four districts, developing and implementing a unified vision for program management, overseeing program execution, optimal resource allocation, and ensuring high team performance.
• Led stakeholder, donor, and government engagement, managing donor relationships through effective communication, timely reporting, and long-term partnerships, while representing the organization publicly and liaising with government authorities to strengthen support for inclusive programs.
• Strengthened community engagement and inclusion, actively building and sustaining relationships with external communities and stakeholders to enhance program impact, with a strong focus on inclusivity for persons with disabilities.

Multistate Head - Magic Bus - Multiple States

(2022-09-05 - 2023-06)

• Led the implementation and financial planning of 9 projects across two states, ensuring donor communications and project evaluations.
• Developed life skills education programs for marginalised youth, breaking the cycle of poverty through education.
• Monitored project progress and resolved issues through cross-departmental collaboration.
• Managed relationships with donors, providing regular reports on impact and resource utilization.

Program Development Lead - Educate Girls - 3 states and 21 districts

(2016-11-24 - 2022-08-31)

• Led strategic program development focused on girls' education, especially on enrolment, retention, and learning outcomes.
• Collaborated with UNICEF and SIERT Rajasthan for integrating life skills education in line with the National Education Policy (NEP).
• Managed and allocated a budget of 1.5 crores, ensuring effective training and execution across 3 states and 21 districts.
• Developed monitoring systems and organized national workshops to improve education access for girls.

Senior Manager / Director - Reliance Power / Karuna Shechem Mobile Clinic

(2009-11-01 - 2012-04)

• Directed mobile clinic operations, overseeing a team of 30 and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Developed job descriptions, managed staff safety protocols, and streamlined medical data systems.
• Built strong government relations, facilitating DOTS centres and promoting health and empowerment initiatives.

Program Officer - Care India

(2007-05-07 - 2009-10-25)

• Developed strategies for the Integrated Nutrition and Health Project (INHP) implementation and managed NGO partnerships.
• Conducted collaborative studies on health and nutrition, influencing policy and program changes.
• Led health interventions targeting marginalized populations, including women, children, and youth.

Youth Coordinator - Care India

• Led youth-focused interventions addressing life skills and HIV/AIDS education in schools, colleges, and slums.
• Managed the 'Urban Chayan' project, focusing on life skills education for youth and high-risk populations.

Medical Social Worker - Stephen's Hospital

• Developed training modules on reproductive health and life skills for adolescents and newly married couples.
• Managed vocational training and income generation programs, empowering women and youth.

Marketing and Course Development Officer - Spastic Society

• Conducted vocational assessments and career counselling for students with disabilities, achieving a 47% job placement rate.

PG Diploma - Human Resource Management - University of Pondicherry

Master's - Social Work - University of Delhi

BA Honours - Psychology - Koshi College, Bhagalpur University