Shilpa Narayanan

COO, GM, Director, NGO Head, Project Head, Government Affairs, CSR, Sustainability, Environment, Social Development, Public Relations, Advocacy and Policy , Government Affairs, Public Relations, CSR, Sustainability, Environment, Social Development

Bangalore, Karnataka

Sustainability and Social Impact professional with about a decade of experience in delivering excellence across Project/Program Management, Government and Stakeholder Relationships, Research, Advocacy, and Policy dialogues in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Urban Governance, and Socio-Environmental sectors. Exploring Leadership roles based in Bengaluru, but Open to PAN-India/Global travel

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Area of Expertise:
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Director, CEO, COP, President
  • Government/Governance, Reforms, Corruption
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research
  • Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility
Professional Experience:

To

The Head – Government & Public Relations / CSR / Socio-Development / Environment, ESG & Sustainability

Dear Ma’am/Sir,

I am a Sustainability and Social Impact professional with nearly a decade of experience in delivering excellence across Project Management, Research, Advocacy, and Program Implementation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Urban Governance, and Socio-Environmental sectors. My work has consistently involved impactful multi-stakeholder engagement with government bodies, public sector organizations, media, and communities, resulting in well-recognized contributions to sustainable development.

I am keen to contribute as a long-term strategic asset to your organization by leading and strengthening initiatives in one or more of the following domains:
1. Government Affairs & Public Relations – including multi-stakeholder engagement (NGOs, government institutions, civic bodies, media, political representatives, and communities)
2. Corporate Social Responsibility & Social Impact – including employee engagement, PSU CSR initiatives, events, and publications
3. ESG & Sustainability – with readiness to further enhance my skills through on-the-job learning and upskilling
4. Socio-Development & Urban Governance

I bring to the table a combination of policy-level insights, executional experience, and collaborative leadership, all aimed at driving globally aligned, impactful projects that create measurable social good while enhancing business value.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my expertise can contribute to your organization’s vision and long-term sustainability goals. Please find my resume attached for your kind review.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to connecting with you soon.

Warm regards,
Sd/-

Shilpa Narayanan
Bengaluru

+91 98867 49990 | ?? shilpa.dyu@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/shilpanarayananindia

Preferred base: Bengaluru | Open to PAN-India/Global travel

Education:

* Master of Science in Ecology and Environmental Sciences from Pondicherry Central University (2006) and secured First Class (CGPA of 7.76 out of 10).
* Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from St. Joseph’s Arts and Science College, Bengaluru (2004) and secured First Class.

CERTIFICATIONS:
1) CSR/Sustainability
* GHG Accounting by Green Mentor (2025)
* Introduction to ESG & BRSR Reporting by Green Mentor (2024)
* Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Its Applied Aspects – 3-month online certification course by HCL Foundation Academy (2021)
* Exploring SUSTAINABILITY in the Indian Context - 2-month online certification course by Azim Premji University (2021)
* 5-Days Workshop on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) by CUL Academy (2024)
* 2-Day Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Workshop by GRAAM & MinerVA, RV University (2024)
* Data Analysis using Excel and AI Tools – a 3-Day international online workshop by Global Institute of Statistical Solutions (GISS) (2024)
* Volunteer Training Program for Social Causes by Art of Living Foundation (2021)
* Identified as one of the first BBMP SWM Master Trainer for Bengaluru (2016)
* Exploring more Upskilling & certification Programs in ESG-Sustainability-CSR

2) Leadership/Self-Empowerment
* Board Leadership Program for Women & Leadership Essentials Program – by Iron Lady (2025 & 2021 respectively)
* National Cadet Corps (NCC) with a ‘B’ certificate (2000-01)
* Mind Transformation and Leadership Program - Divya Samaj Nirman (DSN) by Art of Living Foundation (2018).
* EDGE Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (3 months) by Deshpande Startups, on invaluable and critical skills to gain insight into market validation for customer base and, establish an effective Business Model Canvas (2020).
* Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (WEDP) for science graduates, by the Department of Science and Technology, GoI and, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) (2019).
* Technical Writing from Systems Domain, Bengaluru (2010)
* Basic Yoga Instructor Course (YIC) from S-VYASA University; Basic & Portrait Photography; Short Film Making
* Member of the Bengaluru’s Youth Photography Society and Focus Photography Group; won prizes in photography.

Affiliations and Achievements:


CIVIC-ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
* As a Lake Conservationist and a team member of Friends of Lakes (FOL) Network, I was part of the award felicitation at ‘Namma Bengaluru Awards - 2017’.
* As an independent environmentalist, conducted Bengaluru’s first Cleanathon for Construction and Debris (C&D) waste at Vijinapura ward on Dec 10th, 2017, as part of a co-founded informal Citizen’s group - Vijinapura Eco-Civic Team (VECT), for serving towards Environmental Sustainability and Democracy. This movement made the then Mayor to implement the stringent NGT rules of fines of Rs.5 lakhs & 1 lakh respectively of dumping of waste in lakes and SWD/roadsides. As VECT member, coordinated 4 other successive SWM Cleanathons at ward level, to remove decades-old garbage black spots.
* Selected as a Ward Committee member to my Ward - 51, Vijinapura of K.R.Puram Assembly constituency by elected representatives and citizen volunteers (2017-18).
* Carried out an independent research study on, ‘The status of plantation activity of a micro-watershed in the north-eastern tribal taluk of Attapadi’, Palaghat, Kerala under Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA), Thrissur for the partial fulfillment of the Master’s degree.
* Successfully undertook an assessment of the ‘damage and need of Tsunami affected people’, along with Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai at Andaman and Nicobar Islands in Feb-Mar 2005, during masters.
* Served as an Environmental Advisor and Editor to Belagavi based monthly magazine ‘Thyajamukthi.’

CERTIFICATIONS:

1) CSR/Sustainability
* GHG Accounting by Green Mentor (2025)
* Introduction to ESG & BRSR Reporting by Green Mentor (2024)
* Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Its Applied Aspects – 3-month online certification course by HCL Foundation Academy (2021)
* Exploring SUSTAINABILITY in the Indian Context - 2-month online certification course by Azim Premji University (2021)
* 5-Days Workshop on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) by CUL Academy (2024)
* 2-Day Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Workshop by GRAAM & MinerVA, RV University (2024)
* Data Analysis using Excel and AI Tools – a 3-Day international online workshop by Global Institute of Statistical Solutions (GISS) (2024)
* Volunteer Training Program for Social Causes by Art of Living Foundation (2021)
* Identified as one of the first BBMP SWM Master Trainer for Bengaluru (2016)
* Exploring more Upskilling & certification Programs in ESG-Sustainability-CSR

2) Leadership/Self-Empowerment
* Board Leadership Program for Women & Leadership Essentials Program – by Iron Lady (2025 & 2021 respectively)
* National Cadet Corps (NCC) with a ‘B’ certificate (2000-01)
* Mind Transformation and Leadership Program - Divya Samaj Nirman (DSN) by Art of Living Foundation (2018).
* EDGE Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (3 months) by Deshpande Startups, on invaluable and critical skills to gain insight into market validation for customer base and, establish an effective Business Model Canvas (2020).
* Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (WEDP) for science graduates, by the Department of Science and Technology, GoI and, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) (2019).
* Technical Writing from Systems Domain, Bengaluru (2010)
* Basic Yoga Instructor Course (YIC) from S-VYASA University; Basic & Portrait Photography; Short Film Making
* Member of the Bengaluru’s Youth Photography Society and Focus Photography Group; won prizes in photography.

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

10-15 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu

Nationality:

Indian

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