M S Mahala — Co-Founder
Hello! My name is M S Mahala! As a co-founder at Ground Zero, we are Building India's go-to platform for nonprofit talent. We are revolutionizing how the social sector finds, develops, and retains exceptional people- because great missions deserve great teams. For Nonprofits & Recruiters: Struggling with hiring? We've helped 1000+ organizations find mission-aligned talent. Let's solve your recruitment challenges together. For Job Seekers: Ready to build a career in Impact space? We connect talented professionals with nonprofits where you can make real impact. Your next meaningful role starts here. What I Do: Match top talent with social sector organizations Design workforce development programs for emerging professionals Consult on organizational development and HR strategy What Drives Me: I thrive at the intersection of people, purpose, and innovation. Whether it's experimenting with new hiring models, leveraging technology for social good, or exploring fresh perspectives through travel and conversation- I'm all in. Let's Connect: → Hiring for your nonprofit? DM me or email mahala@groundzero.community → Looking for social sector opportunities? Let's explore how we can help → Want to discuss social impact, talent strategy, or tech for good? I'm always up for a conversation
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Nonprofit sector leader with expertise in talent management and organizational development.
Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
Experience: 8 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Talent Management
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Communications
- Networking
- Leadership
- Operations Management
- Youth Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Partnerships
- Program Management
- Facilitation
- Career Development
- Team Building
- Program Design
Career Highlights
- Co-founder of India's leading nonprofit talent platform.
- Impacting 50,000 learners annually through innovative programs.
- Expert in connecting nonprofits with mission-aligned talent.
Work Experience
Ground Zero
Co-Founder (2 yrs 4 mos)
Host at Know The Social Sector (2 yrs 10 mos)
iDreamCareer.com
Senior Program Manager - Social Impact (1 yr 5 mos)
QUEST Alliance
State Lead- Rajasthan & Haryana (2 yrs 3 mos)
Program Officer - Youth Programs (11 mos)
Program Facilitator (1 yr 5 mos)
Svatantra Micro Housing Finance Corporation
Credit Officer (2 mos)
Department of School Education, Government of Jammu & Kashmir
Intern (1 mo)
Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan
Intern (1 mo)
Placement Cell, Azim Premji University
Placement Coordinator (1 yr 9 mos)
Jan Sahas
Field Orientation - Social Sector (0 mo)
Education
MA Development at Azim Premji University
Board Governance Program at ILSS - India Leaders for Social Sector
BA (Hons.) at Banaras Hindu University
Schooling at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya - JNV
