Amita Dahiya

Techanical Lead (Entrepreneruship)

Teamlease Foundation

India

Amita Dahiya is a seasoned development professional with over 15 years of experience spanning education, gender equity, environmental sustainability, and inclusive livelihoods. Her career reflects a deep commitment to advancing social impact through both grassroots engagement and global collaboration. She has worked with NGOs, international organizations, and research institutions, including the United Nations and the XLRI Centre for Gender Equality & Inclusive Leadership, where she has led initiatives that empower communities and promote systemic change.

Her expertise lies in designing and implementing research‑driven, community‑based programs that strengthen water resource management, advance circular economy models with rural women, and foster women’s entrepreneurship. Amita’s work bridges policy and practice, ensuring that sustainability and equity are not abstract ideals but lived realities for the communities she serves. She has also contributed to publications and impact assessments on sustainability, governance, and gender, adding thought leadership to her practical interventions.

A Chevening Fellow from the University of Oxford, Amita holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). This blend of global academic exposure and hands‑on field experience enables her to craft innovative, community‑centered solutions to pressing development challenges. Her journey reflects a rare combination of intellectual rigor, empathy, and vision—qualities that continue to shape her impact in the development sector.