Ria Dalsania
About Ria Dalsania
Ria Dalsania is a High Value Experience Manager at Save the Children UK, where she manages team budgets and prepares for annual planning. She has a background in relationship building and problem-solving, with previous roles at Save the Children UK and John Lewis.
Work at Save the Children
Ria Dalsania has held multiple roles at Save the Children UK since 2015. She currently serves as the High Value Experience Manager, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she effectively manages team budgets for visits and prepares for annual planning. Prior to this, she worked as a Programme Engagement Executive from 2017 to 2020 and as a Senior Coordinator from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she was a Supporter and Communities Coordinator for eight months in 2015 and briefly served as a LACMEESA Grant Administrator in 2017. Throughout her tenure, she has engaged and managed senior stakeholders to ensure project delivery with desired outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Ria Dalsania studied at the University of Wales, Swansea, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations and Modern History from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts (MA) in Development and Human Rights from Swansea University between 2012 and 2013. Her academic background supports her expertise in managing complex projects and stakeholder engagement within the non-profit sector.
Background
Ria Dalsania began her career in retail, working at John Lewis as a Sales Advisor in 2009 and later as an Aftersales Advisor in 2010. These early roles contributed to her skills in customer service and relationship building. She gained additional experience in Burkina Faso, where she developed skills in relationship building and team collaboration, further enhancing her capabilities in project management and stakeholder engagement.
Achievements
In her role at Save the Children UK, Ria Dalsania is recognized for finding creative solutions to complex problems. Her ability to manage team budgets and prepare for annual planning demonstrates her effectiveness in project management. She has successfully engaged senior stakeholders to ensure that projects meet their desired outcomes, reflecting her commitment to the organization's mission.