Soumita Basu — Co-Founder
A solution finder in a 'world of unreason'. Entrepreneur focussed on social impact. Started as a journalist and evolved in the practice of design thinking and systems thinking. Today universal design and Inclusive communications forms the core of my work. Inclusion, livelihoods, health, and governance tend to make my brain go on an intense workout. What I like most is actually just meeting people, hearing their stories, sharing a few moments - where agenda doesn't matter
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Social Impact Entrepreneur with expertise in Inclusive Design and Policy Advocacy.
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Experience: 12 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Design Thinking
- Creativity And Innovation
- Communication
Career Highlights
- Founder of an inclusive fashion brand.
- Expert in design thinking and strategic communications.
- Strong background in policy research and advocacy.
Work Experience
Catalyst Management Services
Communications Lead (1 yr 7 mos)
Zyenika Inclusive Fashion
Founder (6 yrs 2 mos)
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam
Research Assistant (3 mos)
Independent Consultant
Policy Research & Communications (6 yrs 7 mos)
Azim Premji Foundation
Specialist, Knowledge Resource Centre (1 yr 2 mos)
Best Practices Foundation
Research Associate (2 yrs)
The University of Edinburgh
Associate Researcher (2 yrs)
SOAS University of London
Research Assistant (0 mo)
UNICEF India
Programme Communications (0 mo)
Asian News International (ANI)
Co Producer (1 yr)
UNICEF
International Intern (0 mo)
Education
PG Diploma in Journalism at Asian College of Journalism
Certificate in Broadcast Journalism at BBC World Service Trust
Master's degree at International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at University of Calcutta