Saumya Sharma

Saumya Sharma is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in development and partnerships, currently serving as Senior Executive for Development and Partnerships Support in the Middle East at The Fred Hollows Foundation since February 2020. Prior roles include Partnership Consultant at Samavesh, where focus was on strengthening participative development and governance for marginalized groups, and Project Manager at STARTWorld, overseeing art workshops for children affected by conflict across multiple countries. Additional experience includes a Senior Executive position at Joining Hands, internships at the Centre for Social Research, WWF-India, and St. Mary's School, emphasizing skills in fundraising, capacity building, gender sensitization, and sustainable livelihoods. Saumya holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from Delhi School of Social Work and further education from The University of Manchester and Uttarakhand Technical University.