Seema Pahariya
About Seema Pahariya
Seema Pahariya is a Team Lead in Business Development at Save the Children UK, with a background in health management and public health. She has held various roles in organizations such as IIHMR University, Plan International, and Save the Children across multiple countries.
Work at Save the Children
Seema Pahariya currently serves as the Team Lead for Business Development at Save the Children UK, a position she has held since 2021. Prior to this role, she worked as a New Business Partnership Manager for five months in 2020 and as a Programme Development Adviser (Global) for nine months in the same year. Additionally, she served as the Interim Chief of Party at Save the Children Indonesia for four months in 2019. Her extensive experience at Save the Children reflects her commitment to improving children's lives through effective program development and partnerships.
Education and Expertise
Seema Pahariya holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Institute of Management Studies, where she studied from 1990 to 1992. She also earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Management from the School of Management Studies at Banasthali Vidyapeeth, completing her studies from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina, studying there from 1998 to 1999. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in health management and business development.
Background
Seema Pahariya began her career as a Faculty Member at IIHMR University in Jaipur, India, where she worked from 1993 to 2002. Following her tenure at IIHMR, she joined Plan International as a Zonal Coordinator for northern states in India, serving from 2002 to 2005. Her diverse background in academia and international development has shaped her approach to business development in the non-profit sector.
Previous Roles and Experience
Throughout her career, Seema Pahariya has held various significant positions. She was the National Manager for Health, WASH & Nutrition at Save the Children India from 2010 to 2011. Her roles have included leadership and coordination responsibilities across multiple regions, including India and Indonesia. This breadth of experience has contributed to her expertise in managing health and nutrition programs.