On Think Tanks

Annapoorna Ravichander

Consultant

Dr. Annapoorna Ravichander is a Freelance Consultant with a PhD in History. With over 30 years of experience, she specialises in developing, designing, and delivering training programmes, as well as building communication strategies for various organizations and companies. Annapoorna is also the author of the book “Musings, Anecdotes and Experiences,” a compilation of articles focusing on Research Communication, Policy Engagement, and Data Communication.

In 2019, she completed an Executive Programme for Nonprofit Leaders at Stanford Business School of Graduate. Throughout her career, she has received prestigious awards, including the Rotary Award for Exemplary Services in 1999 in Vadodara, and a Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation award (Portugal 1985–86), along with a University Grants Commission (UGC) fellowship from 1984–88.

Dr. Ravichander serves as a Consultant with On Think Tanks (OTT) and holds an executive position at the Vadodara Centre for Animal Rescue and Emergency (VCARE). She has published numerous blogs, articles, books and reports.

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