Abhishek Saini — Co-Founder
Passionate changemaker and governance expert with a proven track record in social impact, policy design, and innovation. Founder of Lending Hands Foundation, driving sustainable development through strategic projects in circular economy, health, skill development, and volunteering. Creator of VolCard, a digital platform that empowers volunteers by tracking and rewarding their contributions. With academic excellence in MA Governance, Development & Public Policy from the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, and MA Economics from Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi and a robust professional history in CSR, youth outreach, and quantitative analysis, I thrive on crafting solutions to complex societal challenges. Key highlights include leading impactful CSR initiatives, strategic planning for international workforce mobility, and launching tech-based solutions to amplify volunteering and social change. Let’s connect to collaborate on transformative initiatives and create a meaningful impact!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Governance and Social Impact expert with a strong background in data analysis and project management.
Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 11 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Project Management
- Social Impact
- Leadership Development
- Government & Public Services
- Management Information Systems (mis)
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Research
- Impact Assessment
- Data Analysis
Career Highlights
- Founder of Lending Hands Foundation driving social impact.
- Creator of VolCard, a platform for volunteer empowerment.
- Expert in policy design and governance with proven track record.
Work Experience
Impact Toolbox
Youth in Development Fellow 2024 (4 mos)
EY
Senior Consultant (1 yr 3 mos)
NESTS, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI
Data Manager (1 yr 3 mos)
BlueLotus Advisory
Research & Data Consultant (2 mos)
Development Consortium
Research Consultant (2 mos)
Lending Hands Foundation
Founder (9 yrs 2 mos)
Delhi School of Economics
Senior Research Associate (7 mos)
RNW Media
Research and Engagement Officer (3 yrs 7 mos)
VolCard
Founder (11 yrs 8 mos)
MOGAE MEDIA PVT. LTD.
Senior Data Manager (1 yr 10 mos)
Indian Ministry of Finance
Summer Internship - Research Analyst (1 mo)
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Summer Intern - Research Analyst (2 mos)
Education
MA Governance at Institute of Development Studies
MA Governance at University of Sussex
Master of Arts (MA) at Delhi School of Economics
Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi
Senior Secondary School at Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya Shankaracharya Marg Delhi
Secondary School at Sarvodaya Senior Secondary School Roop Nagar No. 4 Delhi