Ganita Dahiya

Ganita Dahiya is an impact and knowledge management specialist with about a decade of experience in problem-solving, data analysis, production, and development communications across journalism, philanthropy, digital education, climate resilience, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion.

She has worked on large-scale initiatives advancing education and digital inclusion with Grameen Foundation, American India Foundation, and Piramal Foundation. In these roles, she developed the theory of change models, institutionalized organizational knowledge, edited/authored research and evaluation materials, matured thought leadership, and co-produced nationwide Social and Behaviour Change Communications (SBCC) campaigns in education, health, and financial inclusion. Alongside, she co-managed the web and digital presence.

In addition to her development work, Ganita collaborates with Kahaniwaale Infotech as an independent production manager and editor, overseeing storytelling projects across web, print, film, and animation. As an executive producer, she has had editorial oversight on a range of audio-visual projects including use cases for new tech, educational content for all ages, and impact case films for non-profits. Her portfolio comprises use cases and tutorials for the National Data Analytics Platform (NITI Aayog, Government of India), financial inclusion training content and games for Women’s World Banking, field manager film series for IDInsight, and others. 

Awarded the highest level certification and an excellence accord for youth leadership and teamwork, she trained with NCC Delhi Directorate under the authority of Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Ganita is an alumna of Gandhi Fellowship (District Transformation Program, rural Rajasthan, India) and JENESYS 2.0 Japan International Centre of Cooperation (Mass Media, Japan). She holds a Master of Public Administration in Development Practice (MPA-DP) from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and a Bachelors in Journalism from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi. 

A long-term member of the Experiential Living Project traveller community based in the Himalayas, she loves slow-travel, design for fun, garden/farm, and writing. She thrives in collaborative community spaces, and is currently a member of High Impact Professionals.