Khushbu Patel

Khushbu Patel is a seasoned professional in program management and gender equality integration, currently serving as Program Manager for Global Program Development at the Wildlife Conservation Society since September 2021. Prior experience includes significant roles at Plan International Canada, where Khushbu contributed expertise in gender equality during emergencies, successfully managing a $6 million grant portfolio and developing comprehensive tools and resources that impacted programming across multiple countries. Educational credentials include an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Toronto and a Graduate Certificate in International Development Project Management from Humber College. Khushbu's earlier roles in various organizations have honed skills in monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building initiatives.