Shikha Singhal
About Shikha Singhal
Shikha Singhal serves as the Deputy Director of Programs at Evidence Action in New Delhi, India, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in managing large-scale grants and focuses on social safeguarding and food security for marginalized communities.
Work at Evidence Action
Shikha Singhal has served as the Deputy Director of Programs at Evidence Action since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various initiatives aimed at improving social safeguarding and food and nutrition security for marginalized communities, particularly focusing on women and children. Her extensive experience in implementing large-scale grants has allowed her to effectively manage projects funded by notable organizations such as the Gates Foundation, UNICEF, and FHI-360. Under her leadership, Evidence Action has worked on designing and scaling strategic interventions at both state and national levels.
Previous Experience at CARE India
Before joining Evidence Action, Shikha Singhal worked at CARE India as a Partnership Coordinator from 2008 to 2014. In this position, she contributed to various programs aimed at enhancing community welfare in the Lucknow area. Her role involved collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure effective program implementation and resource allocation. This experience laid a strong foundation for her subsequent roles in program management and development.
Educational Background
Shikha Singhal holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Shibli National PG College. She furthered her education at Isabella Thoburn College, where she completed a Certificate in Food & Nutrition in 2008. Additionally, she obtained a Post-graduation in Dietetics and Food Service Management from Isabella Thoburn P.G. College, affiliated with IGNOU, from 2005 to 2008. Her academic background provides her with a solid understanding of nutrition sciences, which she applies in her professional endeavors.
Skills and Expertise
Shikha Singhal is well-versed in using program management tools such as ASANA and BOX for program monitoring and data reporting. Her expertise includes policy research, advocacy, and systems strengthening to enhance public participation in social safety-net programs. She has a proven track record of designing, piloting, and scaling interventions that address the needs of marginalized communities, particularly in the areas of food security and nutrition.
Career at Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust
Shikha Singhal worked as a Senior Program Manager in the Technical Support Division at Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust from 2014 to 2019. In this role, she was involved in managing programs aimed at improving family planning and reproductive health services. Her work contributed to strengthening health systems and enhancing access to essential services for underserved populations.