Navya D'Souza

Associate Partner

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India15 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in strategic storytelling for non-profits.
  • Proven track record in women's economic empowerment.
  • Skilled in building cross-sectoral partnerships.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Non-Profit Communication Specialist with expertise in strategic storytelling and social impact initiatives.

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Skills

Core Skills

Communication StrategyContent DevelopmentProject ManagementContent StrategyBrand StrategyMedia RelationsCommunicationPublic RelationsEditingWriting

Other Skills

Editorial StrategiesMarket EngagementAudience GrowthCross-Sectoral PartnershipsMedia EngagementNetworkingFundraisingDigital CommunicationMulti-Media ContentContent PlansMulti-Media PlatformsContent SharingUser Trend AnalysisCommunity EngagementDigital Content Management

About

I am mad about communications and storytelling. I have been so since I was a little girl in a pinafore, navigating the highs and lows of nursery school. Yet, telling my own story and responding to the oft-repeated ‘tell me something about yourself’ query fills me with greater dread than the cane some of my school teachers wielded. But here are six quick things about myself that will hopefully push us to connect! 💥I am a comms chameleon. I tell stories boldly, using a variety of media - from film to socials, long-form, audio messaging, blogs, websites, case studies, and more. I have built this mad ability to leverage dynamic storytelling to propel communication strategy, brand identity, and audience outreach. This is my superpower. 💜 My calling is non-profit communications. And I have worked in countries and contexts across South Asia, particularly focusing on women’s economic empowerment, youth education, community leadership, skilling, labour rights, economic policy, and climate action. ⚡️I am proudest of building campaigns and communication initiatives that I have implemented in collaboration and solidarity with grassroots, regional, and international organisations. My contributions have generated work for artisans in seven countries, built momentum towards policy change, equipped non-profit leaders with the tools to promote organisational representation, and strengthened marginalised voices. 🌱Currently, as a Communication Consultant, I offer my skills and expertise to non-profits who are keen on disrupting spaces, creating new perspectives, igniting ideas, and reimagining the world we live in. 🙌🏾I value collaboration and kindness, creativity and words, contemplation and action. As someone who aims to be an empathetic, community-focused elder, one day, I work towards nurturing these values every day. 🌻After many years in denial, I am now slowly coming to terms with the fact that I am a nerd. My school and college report cards don’t reflect it (I was in denial, you see) but I am obsessed with learning, especially history, art, theology, philately, developmental economics, human psychology, and about the natural world. If you have a story you want to tell but need help telling it or you simply want me to hear your story, let’s chat!

Experience

15 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
9 mos
Current Experience

Quest alliance

Associate Director

Aug 2025Present · 9 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Freelance

Communication Consultant

Jun 2023Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Remote

  • I work with brands, corporates and non-profits to create and implement communication and editorial strategies that achieve market engagement and growth in audience. Additionally, my work helps brands diversify their communication assets, increase their client portfolio, and create cross-sectoral partnership opportunities.
  • Brands served: Headout, The Bigger Picture, Adani Corporation, HCL, Warner Brothers India.
  • Non-profits served: Udhyam Foundation, Quess Foundation, Gender at Work India and more.
Communication StrategyEditorial StrategiesMarket EngagementAudience GrowthCross-Sectoral PartnershipsContent Development

Homenet south asia

2 roles

Regional Coordinator

Promoted

Jun 2021Nov 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • As Head of the organisation, I spearheaded the Network's Secretariat - overseeing the planning and implementation of the organisation's initiatives across seven countries in the region. Core areas of work included: the strengthening of the Network across South Asia, heading project initiatives, developing communication strategy, driving media engagement, networking and fundraising and ensuring programmatic and financial compliance.
Project ManagementCommunication StrategyMedia EngagementNetworkingFundraising

Communications and Programme Manager

Jan 2017Jun 2021 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • As the Communications and Programme Manager, I developed and implemented the organisation's communication strategy across South Asia. I spearheaded the establishment of all digital communication assets - including the organisation's website and social media channels. I developed multi-media content for various programme initiatives and also contributed to the writing and editing of research reports, brochures, blogs, editorials, and features. The role also required me to engage with members and allies from across the South Asian region and around the globe for campaigns and to further the movement.
  • I also took up extensive Programme Management work and implemented programme initiatives for The World Bank, SIDA, and Comic Relief. Programme initiatives focused on gender equality, supply chains, violence against women, strengthening of grassroot organisations, COVID-19 relief, and building the capacity of informal women workers.
Project ManagementCommunication StrategyDigital CommunicationMulti-Media ContentFundraising

Self-employed

Independent Communications and Content Consultant

Aug 2015Dec 2018 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • As an independent consultant I worked with a range of clients from across the globe, including, Little Black Book (Bangalore), Enviretas Group, HomeNet South Asia (NGO), New Indian Express, Yorke Communications, Senseforth and others. I worked with these organisations to establish brand strategy, create unique content, and implement content plans for multi-media platforms.
Content StrategyBrand StrategyContent PlansMulti-Media Platforms

Pr newswire

Media Relations Associate

Feb 2014Jul 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bangalore

  • As a Media Associate, I built a network of media points and developed strategic, content-sharing partnerships with leading media houses and journalists. As a liaison, my work also involved gathering feedback for product development, monitoring and analysing user trends, and maintaining high standards in distribution. I also contributed to the internal and external communication initiatives of the organisation.
Media RelationsContent SharingUser Trend AnalysisCommunication

Network18

City Manager - Burrp!

Oct 2011Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore

  • The role primarily involved developing and executing content plans, building community engagement, upkeep of digital content assets, conceptualisation of branding and marketing collateral, devising social media content and strategy, and collaborating with sales for marketing tie-ups. As City Lead, I also undertook PR engagement with clients, users and businesses.
Content PlansCommunity EngagementDigital Content ManagementContent StrategyPublic Relations

Explocity pvt. ltd

Copy Editor

May 2010Sep 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bangalore

  • Concept and content development, maintenance of digital content assests, social media communications, and event execution.
Content DevelopmentSocial Media CommunicationsEditing

Foresee multimedia pvt. ltd

Copy Editor

Sep 2009Jan 2010 · 4 mos · Bangalore

  • Write-ups and editorial support for in-house publications and online content
  • Organising and conducting events and workshops
Editorial SupportEvent ManagementEditingWriting

Education

Asian College of Journalism

Post Graduate Diploma — Broadcast Journalism

Jan 2008Jan 2009

Mount Carmel College

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) — Mass Communication/Media Studies

Jan 2005Jan 2008

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