Rohini Chandrasekaran

About Rohini Chandrasekaran

With over 20 years of experience in international development, Rohini Chandrasekaran is a consultant who leads livelihood agriculture and practices at Grameen Foundation, a global nonprofit that empowers the poor and marginalized. She specializes in responsible sourcing initiatives at global supply chains, ensuring that they adhere to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and create positive impact for the producers and communities involved. Rohini has a strong background in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), gender and social inclusion (GSI), training and research, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). She has successfully delivered independent M&E and research projects for clients such as Care India, Nielsen India, Glocal Research Services, and Arche Advisors. She also previously served as the country coordinator for Grameen Foundation India, where she oversaw the implementation of various projects and partnerships. She holds certifications in food safety management systems auditing and ESG frameworks and metrics. She is passionate about advancing social entrepreneurship and sustainable development through responsible sourcing practices.

Experience

1. Country Manager

   Bsr

   Jun 2024 — Present · Tamil Nadu, IN

   Leadership and Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement and PartnershipsProgram managementFinancial and Resource managementAdvocacy and Policy InfluenceMonitoring Evaluation and ReportingTeam Strengthening

Education

• Tamilnadu Agricultural University(TNAU )

  B Sc

  1995 — 1999

• Tata Institute of Social Sciences(TISS)

  Masters

  2007 — 2009