Namita Pandey, the Chief Human Resources Officer at SRIJAN, exemplifies transformative leadership and dedication to the non-profit sector. Her career is a profound narrative of commitment to organizational development, community engagement, and gender equality. Namita’s innovative HR practices, continuous learning, and advocacy for education-industry collaboration reflect her forward-thinking approach and unwavering dedication to social impact.

Namita’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from Gobind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. However, her true calling unfolded when she joined SRIJAN directly after graduation, choosing to work with underprivileged women, Scheduled Tribes, and Scheduled Castes in Rajasthan’s Tonk district. These grassroots experiences shaped her unique perspective on HR and organizational leadership, and her potential led her to lead SRIJAN’s Human Resource cell. There, she redefined recruitment processes, fostering a system to recruit and train fresh graduates as impactful change agents for India’s poorest regions.Her journey also includes a rich tapestry of international exposure, including her participation in the Disha program, guided by the British Prime Minister’s office, where she contributed insights on Public-Private Partnerships.

Namita further honed her global perspective through leadership workshops in London and San Diego, California, bridging cultural and national divides to foster collaboration for societal betterment. As SRIJAN’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Namita spearheads transformative HR initiatives, focusing on recruitment strategies, induction programs, training, and performance management systems.

In her current role, she actively shares her insights on bridging gaps between educational institutions and organizations to address societal challenges. Namita’s journey is a testament to the power of HR and leadership in driving positive change both within and outside organisation.