Akash Kumar Parida

Akash Kumar Parida is a skilled professional with a strong background in public health and program management. Currently serving as the State Program Manager for the Tribal Health collaborative at Piramal Swasthya since February 2023, Akash has previously held positions including District Coordinator for UNICEF and Associate Manager at CARE India, where focus areas included RMNCH+A services and Covid-19 response initiatives. Akash has also gained valuable experience through internships at Arohan Financial Services Limited, Vedanta Limited, and Seva Mandir, along with serving as a Program Coordinator for a CSR project aimed at strengthening mobile health units. Educational qualifications include a Certificate in Public Health Practice from the Indian Institutes of Public Health, an MBA in Rural Management from KIIT School of Rural Management, and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Ispat Autonomous College, Rourkela.