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Rishabh Desai

Rishabh Desai

Research Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sustainability | ESG | Strategic Communication | Summer Intern - Adani Group | MDP, School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED), University of Waterloo'23

  • Education

    • University of Waterloo

      2022 - 2023
      Masters in Development Practice Sustainable Development 8.48 CGPA

      Activities and Societies: Donations Volunteer at the Food Supports Service

    • Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU)

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of Arts - BA (Honours) Public Administration and Economics 9.22 CGPA

      Activities and Societies: Vice President of Mind~Ripple; The Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) Quiz Club Core Committee Member - International City/County Management Association (ICMA), PDEU Chapter Head of Content and Documentation - TEDx (2018 &2019), PDEU Head of Content and Documentation - DebSoc; The Debating Club of Pandit Deendayal Energy University. Member of the Core Organising Committee of the PDEU Open Quiz (POQ), 2018, 2019 & 2020. The School of Liberal Studies at Pandit Deendayal Energy University offers a 4-year undergraduate programme that covers a wide range of subjects. For the first four semesters, students study approximately 30 different papers in areas such as Economics, International Relations, Psychology, Governance and Public Administration, Mathematics, Geography, English Literature, Food Geography, Environmental Law/Studies, Communication, Foreign Languages, Sciences, Theatre, Music, Art, Marketing, and… Show more The School of Liberal Studies at Pandit Deendayal Energy University offers a 4-year undergraduate programme that covers a wide range of subjects. For the first four semesters, students study approximately 30 different papers in areas such as Economics, International Relations, Psychology, Governance and Public Administration, Mathematics, Geography, English Literature, Food Geography, Environmental Law/Studies, Communication, Foreign Languages, Sciences, Theatre, Music, Art, Marketing, and History. During the last two years, we selected a specific area of study to major in and a secondary area that complements our major. Show less

  • Experience

    • All India Disaster Mitigation Institute

      Dec 2016 - May 2017
      Research Intern

      Part of the drafting and research committee on formulating and devising plans for disaster risk reduction and mitigation for 13 districts and Andhra Pradesh; a project that was supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.

    • Social Sherpa

      Sept 2021 - Aug 2022
      Content Strategist and Copywriter

      Developed and implemented content strategies for diverse client projects.Crafted engaging copy for advertisements, marketing campaigns, and websites.Tailored content to meet specific client needs and objectives.Employed creativity and strategic thinking to produce impactful content.Managed multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining high-quality standards.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align content with broader marketing goals.Conducted in-depth industry research to inform content creation and strategy. Show less

    • Savvy Greens

      Feb 2023 - May 2023
      Business Development and Sustainability Intern

      Orchestrated key business development strategies, focusing on eco-innovation in urban settings.Developed innovative market expansion strategies in green, sustainable building practices.Researched market penetration techniques for green building technology, enhancing the brand's footprint in sustainable development.Played a role in positioning Savvy Greens as a leader in energy-efficient and environmentally conscious urban solutions.

    • Adani Group

      May 2023 - Sept 2023
      Climate Change and Sustainability Analyst

      Conducted rigorous ESG reporting, comprehensive risk assessments related to climate change, Benchmarking across the ESG dimensions with peer companies and organisations and impact analysis within the group’s Climate Change and Sustainability team, contributing to transformative initiatives and practices to make the businesses under AEL more sustainable.

    • University of Waterloo

      Sept 2023 - Jan 2024
      Teaching Associate

    • City Collab

      Feb 2024 - now
      Program Associate - Research and Strategy

      Executing comprehensive sector analysis focusing on sustainability trends and urban revitalisation strategies.Engaging in stakeholder mapping and audience segmentation to inform competitive landscape assessments.Monitoring evolving digital communication methodologies and technological innovations for better content distribution.Translating analytical insights into actionable strategic content plans, enhancing campaign efficacy.To bring innovation in engagement tactics through targeted social media strategies, enhancing brand visibility.Crafting authoritative thought leadership pieces, data-driven narratives, and optimised digital content for SEO efficacy.Spearheading client relationship management, ensuring responsive solutions and strategic partnership development.Facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations, driving the ideation and strategic amplification of key ideas and messages. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rishabh Desai
      Regional Finalists Map the System, Canada Apr 2023 Regional finalists for the 'Map the System'; Map the System is a global competition that asks students and educators to think differently about social environmental change competition, which tested our abilities and prowess as 'systems thinkers and designers', our group represented the University of Waterloo.
    • Awarded to Rishabh Desai
      Faculty of Environment and School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) Financial Award University of Waterloo May 2021 $6000 financial award

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Researcher and Archivist

      Issued by Auroville Campus Initiative on Jul 2021
      Auroville Campus InitiativeAssociated with Rishabh Desai