Ayesha Mahanti — Associate Partner

I work at the intersection of strategic communications, public systems, and policy implementation, advising governments, development institutions, and mission-driven organisations on how complex programmes are communicated, understood, and adopted. Over the past decade, I have led communication mandates across national and state government programmes, global health initiatives, and multi-stakeholder platforms, helping translate policy priorities into clear, credible communication strategies that support programme delivery and public engagement. My work spans child rights, youth engagement, public health, and social impact ecosystems, with experience supporting organisations such as UNICEF, CIFF, WHO, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the Ministry of Jal Shakti, and the Ministry of AYUSH. These roles have often required coordinating across government departments, civil society organisations, media ecosystems, and community stakeholders. Key areas of my work include: • Policy and public systems communication • Behaviour change communication (BCC) and social norm campaigns • Youth mobilisation and community engagement programmes • Strategic media and digital communication frameworks • Multi-stakeholder programme communication and advocacy Some anchors of my portfolio include developing a national Behaviour Change Communication framework for Jal Jeevan Mission, leading communication strategies for multi-state youth mobilisation initiatives, and supporting high-visibility platforms such as global health summits, national innovation ecosystems, and state investment forums. Across these mandates, my focus has been on building communication systems that balance public accountability, institutional credibility, and measurable engagement outcomes. I am particularly interested in work at the intersection of public policy, development systems, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth, where communication serves as a strategic lever for coordination, trust, and long-term impact.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Public Health and Strategic Communications expert with a focus on government and social impact.

Location: Delhi, Delhi, India

Experience: 13 yrs 11 mos