SAYALI SANTOSH CHAVAN
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic education sector leader with over 8 years of progressive experience in program management, state-level education initiatives, and multi-donor coordination. Currently spearheading large-scale Night School Transformation initiatives across Maharashtra, effectively managing multi-location operations and fostering stakeholder engagement through cross-functional collaboration. Possesses a robust background in community development, monitoring and evaluation, student counseling, and the implementation of CSR-aligned programs. Expertise in senior program management or CSR roles aimed at driving scalable social impact and enhancing educational outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Head – Night School Transformation Project
MASOOM
05.2018 - Current
- Lead state-level education transformation program across 27 night schools impacting 3,500+ students annually
- Manage a portfolio of 7 institutional donors ensuring compliance, reporting, and effective fund utilization
- Supervise and mentor 30+ school leaders and coordinators across multiple districts
- Oversee program planning, execution, monitoring, and documentation
- Strengthened student attendance systems through structured counselling and follow-up mechanisms
- Led implementation of Mid-Day Meal & Nutrition program across 100 schools
- Coordinated large-scale events including Annual Day, Sports Meets, Residential Leadership Workshops
- Facilitated mediation between School Management Committees and students to improve governance
- Conduct community mapping to increase enrolment and retention from surrounding localities
- Represent organization in donor reviews and stakeholder meetings
Community Health Worker
SNEHA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Conducted community-based interventions for women and child health
- Provided counselling on family planning, menstrual health, domestic violence, and nutrition
- Supported awareness campaigns and household-level health interventions
Field Social Worker
Centre for Social Action
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked in urban slum communities focusing on domestic workers and their families
- Organized skill development initiatives (sewing classes through government aid)
- Conducted supplementary education programs for children
CSR Intern
Kalpataru Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Assisted in conceptualizing CSR initiatives
- Contributed to program planning for children with special needs
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - BSW
Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work
Mumbai01-2017
Skills
MS Excel (Reporting & Data Management)
MS Word & PowerPoint
Documentation & Reporting
Internet Research & Communication Tools
8 years continuous growth in education & development sector
Managed multi-location operations across Maharashtra
Led teams up to 30 members
Experience working with institutional donors and CSR-aligned programs
Timeline
Program Head – Night School Transformation Project
MASOOM
05.2018 - Current
Community Health Worker
SNEHA
01.2016 - 01.2017
Field Social Worker
Centre for Social Action
01.2015 - 01.2016
CSR Intern
Kalpataru Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Social Work - BSW
Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strategic Program Management
- Education & School Transformation
- Multi-Donor Coordination & Reporting
- Budget Planning & Utilization
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Community Mobilization
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Student Counselling & Retention Strategy
- Event & Workshop Leadership