Ria Sen
About Ria Sen
Ria Sen serves as the Global Preparedness Officer in the Technology Division at the World Food Programme, where she focuses on disaster risk management and innovative financial solutions. With a diverse background in disaster risk reduction and communications across various international organizations, she actively promotes gender-inclusive approaches in her field.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Ria Sen serves as the Global Preparedness Officer in the Technology Division at the World Food Programme. She has held this position since 2021, working out of Rome, Latium, Italy. In her role, she focuses on enhancing preparedness strategies and leveraging technology to improve the organization's response to food insecurity and disaster situations.
Previous Experience at World Food Programme
Ria Sen previously worked at the World Food Programme as a Preparedness and Resilience Officer in the Technology Division from 2018 to 2020. She also served as a Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist in the Programme and Policy Division for one year from 2020 to 2021. Her work involved implementing strategies to mitigate disaster risks and enhance resilience in vulnerable communities.
Educational Background
Ria Sen has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master of Science with distinction from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours from Lady Shri Ram College, completed in 2011. Additionally, she participated in the University Scholars Programme at the National University of Singapore, focusing on Political Science and Business History.
Contributions to Disaster Risk Management
Ria Sen actively contributes to the World Bank Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance Community of Practice. Her focus is on developing innovative financial solutions for disaster risk management. She is also a member of the Women's International Network on Disaster Risk Reduction, advocating for gender-inclusive approaches in disaster risk management.
Recognition and Advocacy
Ria Sen has been recognized as one of the leading technologists in the global campaign '1 Million Women in STEM.' This recognition highlights her contributions to technology and resilience. She also serves as a Regional Liaison Co-Chair for LSE Alumni in the East Asia-Pacific region, facilitating connections among alumni.