We are a diverse team of consultants, strategists, storytellers, and systems thinkers committed to amplifying impact.
Founder and CEO
A seasoned leader in social impact with two decades of global experience in philanthropy, impact investing, public-interest technology, and strategy consulting. Before founding Kalpa Impact, Sushant was the head of strategy at Omidyar Network India. A snapshot of his other experiences include:
Education: MBA from London Business School, B.E. from IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Sectors: Climate, DPI, AI, air quality, education and livelihoods, agriculture
Expertise: Strategy, research, systems change, impact investing, impact management
Consultant
A social impact consultant with five years of experience in systems change, digital transformation, and research. At Kalpa Impact, he supports research, strategy, and ecosystem engagement on projects that strengthen the digital and institutional foundations for impactful, inclusive development
Education: Chemistry at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, Masters in Public Policy at the National Law School, Bangalore
Sectors: Education, governance, digital public infrastructure, public health, systems change, corporate social responsibility
Expertise: Project management, policy research, data analysis and visualisation, ecosystem engagement, stakeholder coordination
Lead, Strategic Communications
A strategic communications professional with over eight years of experience spanning community building, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement. At Kalpa Impact, she leads communications to creatively amplify insights, stories, and innovations that accelerate sustainable development.
Managed marketing and communications at Omidyar Network, leading digital strategy, media outreach, report launches, social media content, and an award-winning podcast that reached over a million listeners
At WhiteHat Jr, led a global teacher community of 12,000+ women, gamifying peer support to boost engagement and productivity. She also led a team of content strategists, community managers, partnership managers, and graphic designers
At Great Learning, built a 5,000+ member expert community of SMEs and lecturers for programmes and courses developed in partnership with universities such as Stanford, MIT, Wharton, IIT-Madras, and the University of Texas, managing communications and partnerships. She also led a team of community managers, and content managers
At 91springboard, nurtured a coworking community of startups, entrepreneurs, and freelancers through events, content, and engagement strategies
Education: BA in Psychology and Sociology from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
Sectors: Education, technology, social impact
Expertise: Strategic communications, storytelling, content and brand strategy, project management, community management
Associate Partner
A communications and campaigning professional with over 10 years of experience spanning across education, climate action, sustainable mobility, public health and waste. Her leadership skills are an extension of the 15+ years she spent playing various sports at the state and national level. Having studied and worked in India, Australia, and Thailand, she has the ability to view situations from multiple lenses, allowing her to work seamlessly on complex issues.
Education: BA in Psychology from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University, and a Master of Sustainability from the University of Sydney, Australia
Sectors: Education, climate, sustainable mobility, waste, sports for impact
Expertise: Strategic communications, storytelling, project management, network and partnership management, creative content, events, campaigns, movement building
Partner
A business leader with 13 years of global experience across management consulting and high-growth, blue-chip investor-backed startups at various stages of scale. She specialises in strategy, commercial and P&L leadership, and portfolio management.
Education: MBA from IIM Bangalore, B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from IIT Delhi
Sectors: Sports, media, travel, technology, finance, education
Expertise: Strategy, portfolio management, P&L leadership, organisation design
Consultant
An impact consulting professional with four years of experience spanning air quality, agriculture, social protection, government process improvement through technology and data, and stakeholder engagement. At Kalpa Impact, she brings a systems-thinking approach to help impact funders design and deliver programs that are data-driven, locally responsive, and built for scale.
Education: B.Tech in Planning from College of Engineering Pune (CoEP), M.Sc. in Urban Policy and Governance from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Sectors: Climate, air pollution, urban planning, governance, policy, agriculture
Expertise: Strategy, program management, process reengineering, stakeholder management, qualitative and quantitative research
Analyst
A purpose-driven strategist with cross-sector experience in education, sustainability, mobility, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), and grassroots development. With a strong foundation in engineering from IIT Kharagpur, she combines systems thinking with creative problem-solving to drive high-impact outcomes.
Education: Dual degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) from IIT Kharagpur
Sectors: Education, DPI, sports for impact, circular economy
Expertise: Project management, stakeholder engagement, campaign design, strategic communications, events
Administrative Executive
A seasoned administrative professional with over 15 years of experience in office management and administrative assistance. As an admin executive at Kalpa Impact, he ensures the office is well-maintained, manages logistics, and creates a space where the team can focus on their work. His work reflects the values of Kalpa Impact—continuous learning, ownership, and a commitment to driving impact.
He is actively expanding his skill sets in Microsoft Excel, office petty cash management, and travel liaisoning
Prior experience includes roles at:
Education: Mumbai University
Expertise: Office management, administrative assistance, logistics and travel coordination, inventory and supplies management, vendor and facility management
Independent Consultant
15 years experience
Previous work ex: Ashoka, Kranti, World Economic Forum, American Express – Philanthropy, Fields of View, LocalMotion UK
Studied at: Christ University, St. Xavier’s College
Expertise: Youth leadership, Gender Empowerment, Public Policy, Game Design, Governance Facilitation, Systems Thinking
Based in Goa