Vidula Chopra

About Vidula Chopra

Hi! I’m Vidula, a development sector professional with over 4.5 years of experience managing high-impact programs across education, community development, and livelihoods in India. I’ve led end-to-end project cycles—from designing and planning to execution and monitoring—managing cross-functional teams across states like Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu.As a Program Manager at Roots Foundation, I oversaw projects worth ₹2.5 Cr annually, worked with 40+ schools and students, supported community members, and helped improve livelihoods for 100+ SHG women. I’ve also been part of the business development team, contributing to proposals and scaling strategies.What I can do:Program Design & Strategy: Develop and scale education, skilling, and community development programs tailored to specific contexts.Monitoring & Evaluation: Build frameworks, track outcomes, and assess impact using both quantitative and qualitative methods.Field & Stakeholder Coordination: Engage with grassroots stakeholders, manage field teams, and ensure smooth on-ground operations.Qualitative Research & Documentation: Conduct research, needs assessments, case studies, and donor reports with academic depth and practical insight.Proposal Writing & Donor Communication: Draft compelling proposals, concept notes, and reports aligned with funding priorities and sector trends.Training & Facilitation: Design and deliver training sessions on life skills, gender, SMC functioning, and community engagement.

Experience

1. General Program Manager

   Ashray Foundation

   Jan 2026 — Present · Ahmedabad, IN

Education

• Ahlcon Public School

  High School, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English, and Economics

  2014 — 2016

• Vivekanand School

  Matriculation

  2004 — 2014

• College Of Vocational Studies, DU

  B.A.(H) BE, Business/Managerial Economics

  2016 — 2019

• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD)

  Master of Arts - MA, Gender Studies