Urmi Bhattacharya
About Urmi Bhattacharya
Urmi Bhattacharya serves as the Country Director at Fortify Health, a position she has held since February 2019. With over ten years of experience in development research and public policy, she has previously worked in various roles including Research Manager at J-PAL South Asia and Global Head of Monitoring and Evaluation at STIR Education.
Current Role at Fortify Health
Urmi Bhattacharya serves as the Country Director at Fortify Health, a position she has held since February 2019. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, she oversees the organization's operations and strategic initiatives within the country. Her role involves leading efforts to improve health outcomes and address nutritional deficiencies, aligning with Fortify Health's mission to enhance public health through innovative solutions.
Previous Experience in Education and Research
Urmi Bhattacharya has a diverse background in education and research. She worked as an Associate Instructor at Indiana University Bloomington from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she held positions at J-PAL South Asia, first as a Research Associate from 2012 to 2013 and later as a Research Manager from 2013 to 2018. Her experience in these roles contributed to her expertise in development research and public policy.
Professional Background in Business and Project Management
Before her tenure at Fortify Health, Urmi Bhattacharya gained experience in business analysis and project coordination. She worked as a Business Analyst at Genpact from 2006 to 2007 and served as a Project Coordinator at Vikramshila Education Resource Society for six months in 2012. These roles provided her with valuable insights into organizational operations and project management.
Educational Qualifications
Urmi Bhattacharya holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Indiana University Bloomington, which she completed in 2012. Prior to that, she earned a Master of Arts in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University from 2004 to 2006. She also obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Presidency College, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. Her academic background has equipped her with a strong foundation in economic theory and analysis.
Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation
In 2018, Urmi Bhattacharya briefly served as the Global Head of Monitoring and Evaluation at STIR Education for four months in New Delhi. This role involved assessing educational programs and initiatives, contributing to her extensive experience in evaluation methodologies and data analysis within the education sector.