Priyanka Basnet

Priyanka Basnet is an experienced professional in nutrition and gender-sensitive programming, currently serving as the Nutrition and GESI Coordinator for SNV Tanzania since July 2024, leading initiatives aimed at enhancing food and nutrition security for smallholder farmers. From November 2018, Priyanka has held various roles at SNV, including Project Manager and Nutrition and Gender Advisor, where responsibilities involved managing multi-organizational teams, creating nutrition-sensitive interventions, and collaborating on agricultural and WASH projects. Previous consulting work with Helvetas and early experience as a Project Assistant at SNV further contributed to expertise in behavior change communication and training development. Priyanka holds a Master’s degree in Agriculture, Food, and Environment from The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Chemistry from Hampshire College.