Madhuri Mukherjee
Senior Development Consultant
Madhuri Mukherjee is a distinguished development professional with over 20 years of leadership experience in the non-profit sector, specializing in public health, gender equity, child rights, and youth empowerment. Renowned for her strategic vision and ability to deliver large-scale, multi-sector programs, Madhuri has collaborated with globally recognized organizations, including Oxfam GB, Younglives Project, ChildFund India, Room to Read, and I-TECH India.
Professional Background
Key Achievements & Contributions
Madhuri Mukherjee is a distinguished development professional with over 20 years of leadership experience in the non-profit sector, specializing in public health, gender equity, child rights, and youth empowerment. Her expertise in strategic planning, resource mobilization, and impact measurement positions her as a trusted leader for high-impact initiatives.
As a seasoned program manager, Madhuri excels in cross-sector stakeholder engagement, evidence-based policy research, and digital innovations for development. She has served as Site Coordinator for the University of Washington, Seattle, for nearly a decade, facilitating certificate courses in Leadership, Management, and Project Management. Currently, she is pursuing the Women’s Leadership Programme at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode and holds an NISM certification as a Social Impact Assessor (2025).
Educational Qualifications
- • PhD in Sociology (Development Communication), Jamia Milia Islamia University, Delhi, India Focus: Role of Communication in Women’s Development Programmes
- • Master’s in Sociology, Jamia Milia Islamia University, Delhi, India
- • Bachelor’s in Sociology, Miranda House, Delhi University, India
Professional Experience
- • Program Leadership & Management: Spearheaded transformative programs in public health, gender, and child rights, forging partnerships with national and international stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes.
- • Knowledge Management & Research: Led rigorous monitoring, evaluation, and research initiatives to inform policy and practice, with a focus on women’s empowerment and child welfare.
- • Resource Mobilization & Grant Management: Secured funding and managed budgets for large-scale, multi-sector initiatives, ensuring financial sustainability and program success.
- • Capacity Building: Facilitated professional development through leadership and project management courses in collaboration with the University of Washington.
Certifications
- • Women’s Leadership Programme, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode (In Progress)
- • Certified Social Impact Assessor, National Institute of Securities Market (NISM), 2025
- • Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health, University of Washington, Seattle, 2016
- • Certificate in Global Mental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, 2021
- • Certificate in Wellbeing for Health Professionals, University of Washington, Seattle, 2020
Areas of Expertise
Selected Publications
- • Acceptability, Usability, and Willingness to Pay for HIV Self-Test Kits in India: Results from the STAR III Initiative. Journal of the International AIDS Society, 2024.
- • Integrating Mental Health and HIV Care: Lessons from a Multi-Country Mental Health Learning Network. Cambridge Prisms Global Mental Health, January 2024.
- • Women’s Leadership in Development Sector. Research study supported by the Rockefeller Foundation, published by Arthan, August 2020.
- • Ripple Effects or Deliberate Intentions? Linkages Between Women’s Empowerment and Childhood Poverty. Co-authored with Dr. Nicola Jones and Prof. S. Galab, UNICEF India, Social Policy 002.
- • Local Institutions and Social Policy for Children: Opportunities and Constraints of Participatory Service Delivery. Co-authored with Dr. Nicola Jones, Minna Lyytikainen, and Dr. Gopinath Reddy, UNICEF India, Social Policy 001.
- • Andhra Pradesh State Plan of Action for Children 2006-2010. Published by UNICEF.
Key Competencies
- • Strategic Planning & Program Leadership
- • Public Health & Development Communication
- • Gender Integration & Women’s Empowerment
- • Evidence-Based Policy Research & Impact Measurement
- • Cross-Sector Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building
- • Digital Innovations for Sustainable Development
- • Institutional Setup & Organizational Development
Consulting Expertise
Madhuri brings a wealth of experience to high-end consulting, offering strategic insights, program design, and impact evaluation for organizations seeking to drive sustainable development. Her ability to navigate complex stakeholder ecosystems and deliver evidence-based solutions makes her an invaluable asset for global consulting engagements.
Key Affiliations
Director
UW International Training and Education Centre for Health Private Limited
Joint Secretary
Gram Niyojan Kendra (Non-Profit, Ghaziabad)
Director
Landesa Innovation Foundation (Section 8 Company)
Director
CFARHS (Section 8 Company)
Member
Ghaziabad Management Association
Career Highlights
20+ Years of Impact
Led large-scale programs in public health, gender equity, and child rights across India in collaboration with international organizations.
Global Trainer & Mentor
Facilitated leadership and project management training with the University of Washington for over 9 years, mentoring development professionals nationwide.
Evidence-Based Contributor
Authored and co-authored 6+ global and national research publications influencing policy in HIV care, mental health, and women’s empowerment.
Connect with Madhuri
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