Chithra Purushothaman
Grant Writing and Strategic Communications Specialist @Humber Polytechnic
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WORK HISTORY
Grant Writing and Strategic Communications Specialist @Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, ON, CA
As the Grant Writing and Communications Specialist at Humber\'s International Development Institute (IDI), I am a pivotal lead converter and play a key role in business development for international initiatives. My expertise covers the entire grant lifecycle, including strategic program design, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, meticulous research, compelling proposal writing, and successful submission to diverse funders such as government, non-profit, and International Financial Institutions (IFIs). I also champion new opportunities in training and applied education. Collaborating closely with the IDI team, Humber Global team, and Humber faculties, I directly contribute to impactful international development projects across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
EDUCATION
Jawaharlal Nehru University
PhD in International Politics
Jawaharlal Nehru University
MA in Politics (with specialisation in International Relations), School of International Studies
Carleton University
Postdoc
ABOUT CHITHRA PURUSHOTHAMAN
Research, policy and fundraising professional with a decade of experience in international political economy, international development, and public policy. Excited about making policies work, and creating solutions through evidence-based research for people, companies, governments, and non-profits. Lifelong advocate of gender equality, women empowerment and leadership. Currently, creating impact through my work in international development through program design, business development, stakeholder engagement, and grant proposal writing.Brings in 10 years of academic research experience that includes both qualitative and quantitative methods, 10 years of writing and publishing, 5+ years of policy in government, think tanks and non-profit, 5+ years in grant and proposal writing, and 3+ years in project management.Author of the book \"Emerging Powers, Development Cooperation and South-South Relations\"(Palgrave Macmillan, International Political Economy Series, 2021).
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