Wrutikaa Agre

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Mumbai, Mharashtra, Maharashtra

A passionate social work professional with a Master’s degree and experience in program management, youth and women empowerment, child welfare, and informal worker rights. Skilled in communication, coordination, and documentation, with a strong commitment to inclusive, field-based development. Seeking roles in CSR, community engagement, and sustainability initiatives.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility
Professional Experience:

With a strong academic foundation in social work and hands-on experience in grassroots initiatives, I have had the opportunity to work across diverse social sectors including labor rights, education, mental health, women and child protection, and rural development. My work has focused on field engagement, community mobilization, and facilitating access to government welfare schemes, reflecting my commitment to inclusive and sustainable social change.

At Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA), Akola, I led efforts to mobilize informal sector workers such as construction and domestic workers. I successfully facilitated the registration of over 250 construction workers and 50 domestic workers with their respective welfare boards. Additionally, I assisted 100 eligible individuals in accessing the e-Shram card scheme, serving as a liaison with government departments to ensure timely follow-ups and application processing.

While working with Renovate India, I took on data coordination responsibilities, maintaining detailed Excel records of product distributions across various regions. My role involved collaborating with 22 distribution partners to ensure data accuracy, resolving logistical challenges, and improving communication efficiency. Additionally, I designed 50 motivational flyers using Canva to support a public cleanliness campaign, enhancing community engagement through creative outreach.

My mental health internship at Maharashtra Institute of Mental Health (MIMH) included facilitating therapeutic activities and one-on-one sessions with daycare patients. I gained valuable insights into mental health evaluations by psychiatric social workers and conducted case history interviews with patients’ families. This experience enhanced my understanding of psychosocial care and the importance of supportive therapeutic environments.

At the Special Cell for Women and Children (a TISS Field Action Project), I worked closely with survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Based at Kandivali and Dadar Police Stations, I provided trauma-informed communication and support, conducted follow-up home visits, and helped address the emotional and psychological needs of survivors. I also conducted case studies to understand the impact of violence on women and children.

During my time with Prerna Charitable Trust, Panvel, I focused on tribal education and empowerment. I assessed educational programs, facilitated SHG meetings, and helped tribal families in two wadis access government schemes. I also conducted educational awareness sessions and participated in community mapping to better understand local needs and resources.

As part of Project Pragati, a TISS Field Action Project in Aghai, I organized health camps, community awareness events, and collaborated with Primary Health Centers (PHCs) to strengthen rural health systems. I also managed eye screening camps, ensuring health access for underserved populations.

At AROEHAN in Mokhada, Thane, I worked on maternal and child health programs. I collaborated with Anganwadi workers to conduct awareness sessions, led menstrual hygiene workshops for adolescent girls, and carried out home visits for data collection. I also supported livelihood initiatives through Warli painting programs for women’s self-help groups.

With the Aarit Foundation in Aurangabad, I conducted Gram Sabhas to raise awareness about government welfare schemes, linked beneficiaries to entitlements, and used street plays as an effective tool for social messaging.

Collectively, these experiences reflect my strengths in community mobilization, coordination, communication, and my commitment to driving systemic change at the grassroots level.

Education:

I began my formal education in the field of social work with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree, which provided me with an essential understanding of human behavior, social policies, and the functioning of welfare institutions. During this time, I was introduced to the foundational theories and principles of social work, including casework, group work, and community organization. I also gained practical exposure through field placements that involved working directly with vulnerable populations, such as children, women, and economically disadvantaged communities. These experiences sharpened my ability to empathize with people’s lived realities while helping me build critical skills in communication, observation, and social analysis.

Following the completion of my BSW, I pursued a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from the College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai — one of the most reputed institutions in the country for social work education. My MSW journey significantly deepened my knowledge of development frameworks, participatory approaches, and rights-based interventions. I chose a specialization that aligned with my passion for grassroots development, with a focus on youth empowerment, women’s rights, child welfare, and education. Through rigorous academic training and intensive fieldwork, I collaborated with NGOs, community-based organizations, and public welfare systems to implement outreach programs, conduct needs assessments, facilitate awareness campaigns, and link marginalized communities to existing government schemes.

The MSW program also honed my skills in project management, documentation, and stakeholder engagement, preparing me to take on consultant-level roles soon after graduation. These professional experiences further solidified my commitment to social change and revealed the importance of sustainable and scalable models of development. I realized that there was a growing need for social workers to think entrepreneurially and innovatively, particularly in an era where the boundaries between business and development are becoming increasingly blurred.

Motivated by this realization, I enrolled in a part-time MBA program in Social Entrepreneurship at NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies). This program is enabling me to bridge the gap between traditional social work practices and modern entrepreneurial solutions. I am currently exploring how social enterprises, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and impact-driven business models can be used to address systemic issues in health, education, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability. The MBA curriculum is equipping me with essential management skills such as financial planning, strategic thinking, leadership, and impact measurement, which I believe are crucial for driving long-term change in today’s complex socio-economic landscape.
Together, my academic background in social work and social entrepreneurship reflects a strong foundation in both theory and practice. It has prepared me to work at the intersection of community engagement, program implementation, and sustainable development. I am now eager to apply this diverse educational experience to roles that require innovation, empathy, and a deep understanding of community needs.

Affiliations and Achievements:

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Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

0-2 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi, Marathi

Nationality:

Indian

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