Simrin Bains Chhachhi

Senior Research Manager @SELCO Foundation

Bengaluru, IN

Set up the Research and Studies vertical and lead a team of 5 members, as well as 10+ researchers across other thematic teams- Engage in developing processes for knowledge management for the organization by creating systems for indexing and effectively managing knowledge products and internal learnings, and establishing editorial boards- Manage projects across 7 countries with in collaboration with leading multilateral organizationsLivelihood and Health projects (On-site engagement in Mali, Mozambique, India, Kenya, Sao Tome & Principe, Uganda, Zambia)- Developed implementation playbooks for WHO and IRENA to sustain solarized health infrastructure across Africa­- Conduct landscape studies through expert and government consultations, and led health facility energy audits to create a 10-year sustainability plan- Informed funding allocation for building climate resilience among vulnerable communities in India­- Undertake value chain analysis and need assessment to generate critical insights to aid funding decision making in accessible energy solutions ­- Led action-research to evaluate the scalability of solar-tech solutions designed to impact persons with disabilities and transgender communities- Engage in product testing and use case development for a generative AI tool aimed at supporting decision makers design and implement energy solutions, shaped by grassroot beneficiary voices across sectors- Designed sessions and onboarded high-profile speakers for a 2-day international event,\"Impact/Failure Conclave\", engaging 1,500+ attendees over 2 conferences

Jyotinivas College

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Literature, Psychology, Media

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

MSW Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship, Social Sciences