Jaskiran Warrik

- Currently lead efforts on regenerative agriculture through the 100 Million Farmers initiative, focusing on farmer finance, the monetization of ecosystem services, soil health, and related outcomes such as water and biodiversity. - Identify and strengthen community and lighthouse projects that exemplify financial and collaborative models to support the transition to regenerative agriculture as a resilience solution in modern times. - Manage a community of engaged stakeholders and the leadership group for the food agenda, including the Stewardship Board on Food Systems. - Develop narratives and articles to enhance agendas on regenerative agriculture, integrating finance, demand signals, nature-based solutions, and perspectives on resilience, risk, and adaptation. - Co-lead a Global Future Council on Soils to convene leading thinkers around the issues of soil resilience

- Established the Food Innovation Hub India in Madhya Pradesh with catalytic funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as part of a global network focusing on strengthening local innovation ecosystems for food systems transformation. - Developed six public-private partnerships with the Madhya Pradesh state government, addressing key innovations in quality testing, weather advisories, digital finance, and water-saving technology. - Collaborated closely with the Indian innovation ecosystem and the Department of Agriculture in Madhya Pradesh to drive impactful initiatives.

- Expanded the portfolio from 4 to 20 projects while serving on the leadership team to create a culture of transparency and accountability. - Managed the South Asia office, overseeing staff and budget while regularly visiting farming communities to enhance the business environment for delivering premiums to farmers. - Played a key role in attracting additional brands and supporting them in understanding their needs within the sector. - Authored grant proposals, managed grants, and prepared reports for projects focused on developing organic cotton curricula and training agendas for on-ground staff.

Supported the Sustainable Grapes Project in India while managing the Secretariat and partnerships for the Sustainable Spices Initiative, engaging with farming communities to understand their challenges in growing and exporting produce.

- Developed and implemented the strategic framework for the IDH Spices Program in India. - Monitored and evaluated projects applying for financial assistance, ensuring alignment with program goals. - Managed relationships with diverse stakeholders to foster collaboration and support. - Collaborated with the IDH Cotton Program team to facilitate a seamless transition to the program's next phase.

- Developed a creative structure for an Indian working group within the Sustainable Spices Initiative (SSI) focused on responsible agrochemical use in the Indian spices sector. -Co-authored reports analyzing the domestic spice market in India, comparing agrochemical use across cotton, tea, and various spices, providing valuable insights for sustainable practices.

- Delivered results for the Better Cotton Fast Track Program by collaborating with the Investors Committee and overseeing Better Cotton projects in India and Pakistan. - Served as the liaison for external communication regarding the program’s impact. - Prepared the End of Year Report, detailing activities across six countries to highlight program achievements.

- Managed the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) and Drip Pool programs, promoting sustainable practices in global cotton production to benefit farmers, the environment, and the sector’s future. - Oversaw the Drip Pool revolving fund, which disburses interest-free loans to farmers installing drip irrigation systems, in partnership with C&A and AKRSPI. - Conducted field visits to share impactful stories with brands and retailers about their support for farmers. - Led content development and design for Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials to raise awareness and promote program initiatives.

- Developed expertise in Conflict Management and Negotiation theories, supporting best practices for client management and conducting pre-training diagnostic interviews and needs assessments to enhance corporate education programs. - Proactively engaged with clients to identify Learning and Development needs, building strong relationships with senior managers and key stakeholders while assisting in outreach to potential new clients. - Wrote proposals with training program recommendations in Conflict Management, Collaborative Negotiation, and Leadership, successfully securing contracts through effective financial negotiations. - Created case studies and program content, organized training logistics, and managed client invoicing and payment follow-up, while compiling participant feedback and writing post-training evaluation reports.

Intern at the pioneering organization for Conflict Resolution in India.

Individual Counselling for students, Career Guidance sessions - test taking and report writing - and conducting an awareness programme on addictive substances.

Creation and implementation of creative Individual Education Plans for slow learners and children with learning disabilities including dyslexia.

Part of the Group Organizational Development and Employee Engagement Team

Project Finance, Energy Markets, Carbon Markets, Green Management, CSR, Sustainable Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Supply Chains and Life Cycle Assessments

Group Therapy, Family and Marital Therapy, Educational Counselling, Psychometrics and Assessment, Critical Psychology and Psychopathology

Applied and Behavioural Psychology, Psychometrics and Assessment, Research Methodologies, Advertising and Consumer Behavious, Organizational and Industrial Psychology

Student of Psychology, Commercial Studies, Economics, Accounts and English