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We areresearchers,advisors, andimpactbuilders.

Helping organizations make informed decisions and deliver lasting social impact.

200+

Projects Executed

22+

States Covered

Rooted in practice, built for impact.

Chrysalis Services is a strategic social impact and CSR consulting firm that works with corporates and development stakeholders to design, manage, and measure high-impact programs. We operate at the intersection of corporate intent, community realities, and development systems, ensuring that investments in social change are structured, compliant, and built for long-term value.

Rooted in development practice and impact advisory, Chrysalis brings clarity, credibility, and best practices to complex social initiatives. We help organizations move from fragmented efforts to cohesive, outcome-driven portfolios, translating responsibility into measurable and meaningful impact.

Evidence-led program design and impact assessment

Field presence across 22+ states in India

Reliable and experienced pan-India team

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Our Purpose
& Vision

Purpose

To bridge the gap between those with resources and those driving change on the ground, enabling partnerships that are equitable, strategic, and sustainable.

Vision

To mobilize the Indian social sector and increasingly global development efforts, by narrowing the divide between the privileged and underprivileged. When capital, intent, and context come together thoughtfully, social impact can be both scalable and deeply human.

Our Values

Accountability

Commitments backed by delivery

Excellence

High standards across every engagement

Continuous Improvement

Learning embedded in our approach

Innovation

Creative thinking for complex challenges

Problem-Solving

Clear thinking, practical solutions, real outcomes.

Purpose

Contributing to equitable development

Integrity

Trust and ethics at the core of our work

Our Journey

Founded in 2020.
Growing every season.

Chrysalis emerged from a clear realization: social change is not instant; it is a process of growth, resilience, and stewardship. Inspired by transformation itself, our journey mirrors the idea that impact must be nurtured, not rushed.

What began as a focused advisory practice has evolved into an end-to-end CSR and impact consulting partner, supporting organizations across program design, implementation oversight, and impact assessment. Our work spans geographies, sectors, and stakeholder ecosystems, shaped by continuous learning from the field and long-standing corporate partnerships.

Each engagement strengthens our conviction that impact works best when grounded in empathy, strengthened by systems, and guided by accountability.

Our Approach

Evidence-led.
Collaborative.
Adaptive.

Every engagement begins with a deep understanding of local contexts, stakeholder dynamics, and systemic challenges.

Program designs are aligned to organizational priorities and compliance frameworks, ensuring every initiative is structured for real outcomes.

We place strong emphasis on governance, transparent documentation, and learning loops, so programs remain auditable, scalable, and responsive.

Field IntelligenceGovernance & ComplianceStakeholder Co-designAdaptive LearningEvidence-based M&ETransparent Reporting

Measuring What Matters

M&E as a tool for insight, not compliance.

At Chrysalis, monitoring and evaluation are tools for insight and improvement. We use mixed-method frameworks that combine quantitative indicators with qualitative perspectives from communities, partners, and stakeholders.

Mixed-Method Frameworks

Quantitative indicators combined with qualitative community perspectives.

Gap Analysis & Learning

Identifying what works, what doesn't, and why, to continually strengthen programs.

Governance Linkage

Connecting outcomes with evidence and governance for long-term systemic change.

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Our People

Meet our Team

Sudhir Rao

Founder and Managing Director

Sudhir Rao is an NISM-certified Social Auditor with over 28 years of experience in strategic leadership, team management, and business development. He possesses deep expertise in Impact Assessments, M&E studies, Due Diligence, and CSR policy and strategy development. He has designed and implemented multi-thematic CSR initiatives across India, partnering with leading corporates and foundations including CIFCL, DCB Bank, Valvoline Cummins Pvt. Ltd., Lodha Group, Mahindra & Mahindra, Lumax, Orient Electric, and Muthoot Pappachan Foundation. He serves as the primary liaison between clients and Chrysalis, overseeing project quality assurance and ensuring timely delivery of all project outputs.

Kakoli Mishra

Strategic Partner - Corporate Partnerships

Kakoli Mishra is a seasoned partnerships and strategy professional with over 10 years of experience working with corporate partners, foundations, and multi-stakeholder ecosystems across India. She holds a Master’s in International Relations from JNU and brings a proven ability to translate organizational strategy into clear direction, helping craft CSR initiatives that deliver meaningful outcomes. Her expertise spans partnership management, cross-functional collaboration, quality delivery, compliance, and reporting. She is highly regarded for understanding corporate priorities, identifying key challenges, crafting tailored solutions, and building trusted relationships that create long-term value.

Apoorva Pandey

Social Impact Strategist - Consulting Services

Apoorva Pandey is a development research professional with over four years of experience in impact assessment, data analysis, research tool development, and report writing. She possesses expertise in end-to-end project management, research design, methodology execution, thematic analysis, and Social Return on Investment (SROI). She has worked with leading organizations including Mahindra & Mahindra, Mahindra Finance, AIF, HCL Grant, Muthoot, Panasonic, Nuvoco, Torrent Power, Cisco, RRF, CIFCL, MCRC, BharatCares, Shoppers Stop, and HG Foundation across education, healthcare, and community development sectors. She specializes in synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data to generate actionable insights and delivering strategic reports that support informed decision-making.

Prerana Huli

NGO Partnerships Manager

Prerana Huli leads strategic partnerships across the CSR and development ecosystem. With a Master’s degree in Psychology and over a decade of professional experience spanning education, research, business development, and the social sector, she brings a unique blend of people-centric insight and relationship-building expertise. Her work focuses on connecting corporates with credible NGO partners, managing partnership and proposal processes, and fostering collaborations that deliver measurable social impact. She is known for her empathetic approach, stakeholder engagement skills, and entrepreneurial mindset, continually exploring innovative solutions that strengthen organizational impact and drive sustainable community transformation.

Rhea Rao

Marketing and Communications Lead

Rhea Rao brings over five years of experience across the social development, CSR, and consulting sectors. She holds a Master’s degree in Development and a BA in Combined Humanities, both from Azim Premji University. She specializes in CSR communications, impact storytelling, content strategy, and stakeholder engagement, translating complex data and on-ground insights into compelling narratives. Having worked across NGOs, CSR consulting, and the private sector, she combines an understanding of development practice, audience engagement, and strategic communication to drive meaningful impact.

Kanmani Bharathi

Creative Head

Kanmani Bharathi brings over six years of experience in creative strategy, visual communication, and brand design. She specializes in shaping creative direction from ideation to execution, transforming business objectives into impactful visual solutions through strategic thinking, storytelling, and design. She has led the development of annual reports, CSR and impact assessment reports, corporate presentations, branding initiatives, and digital assets for diverse organizations. Passionate about purpose-driven design, she combines creativity with strategic insight to deliver meaningful experiences that strengthen brand identity, engage audiences, and support organizational goals.

Muhammed Sinan

Senior Consultant - Consulting Services

Muhammed Sinan is a development sector professional with expertise in impact assessment, monitoring and evaluation, CSR strategy, and social research. He has led mixed-method evaluations, stakeholder consultations, field studies, and impact measurement across sports, environment, education, health, and community development sectors. He has delivered impact assessments for leading organizations including HCL, Muthoot, Panasonic, Coromandel, Cholamandalam, PNB Housing Finance, and MSPL, and managed CSR initiatives for Bharat Certis, Shoppers Stop, and CitiusTech. He brings extensive field research experience across multiple states in India, with strong capabilities in SROI, Theory of Change, GIS, quantitative and qualitative research, data analysis, and evidence-based reporting.

Vullary Awasthi

CSR & Public Health Consultant

Dr. Vullary Awasthi is a public health professional with an MPH (Global Health) from the University of Nottingham, UK, and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). With over six years of experience in CSR and non-profit programme management, she has managed CSR portfolios for leading corporates, conducted impact assessment reports, and overseen a PAN India portfolio of health-focused NGOs, managing partnerships, fundraising, and programme alignment. She specialises in data-driven programme design, M&E, and community health across sectors including health, WASH, livelihoods, and women empowerment.

Namita Sawhney

Manager - Consulting Services

Namita Sawhney is a CSR and Impact Assessment professional with over 13 years of experience spanning corporate finance and the social sector. She has led and contributed to more than 40 projects across education, health, gender, sports, sustainability, and community development. Her expertise includes impact evaluations, M&E, Social Return on Investment (SROI), CSR strategy, and stakeholder engagement. She is a SEBI-certified Social Auditor and a member of the Institute of Social Auditors of India (Membership No. ISAI/SA-737). She is passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to strengthen social programmes, enhance accountability, and create measurable, sustainable impact.

Amritesh Srivastava

Consultant - Consulting Services

Amritesh Srivastava is a CSR, impact assessment, MERL, and social impact advisory professional with over two years of consulting experience. He has worked on more than 30 CSR and social impact assignments, including need assessments, impact assessments, SROI studies, audit-plus-impact studies, programme evaluations, and CSR management support. His thematic exposure spans education, health, livelihoods, agriculture, environment, WASH, animal welfare, sports, and community infrastructure. He brings expertise in research design, survey tool development, field coordination, KIIs, FGDs, IDIs, data validation, qualitative and quantitative analysis, SDG alignment, OECD DAC analysis, and client-facing report writing.

Sampada Kulkarni

Senior Executive - Corporate Partnerships

Sampada Kulkarni holds a BSc in Microbiology from the University of Mumbai, an MBA in Marketing from the University of Pune, and an MSc in Psychology from the University of Madras. This multidisciplinary background in business management, psychology, and life sciences equips her with a diverse perspective on organisational dynamics, people, and strategic decision-making. Her blend of business strategy, behavioural science, and scientific research enables her to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, understand their needs, and contribute towards creating meaningful impact.

Bhawna Mishra

Senior Executive - Corporate Partnerships

Bhawna Mishra is a client-focused professional with experience in managing consulting engagements, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless project execution. She is skilled in stakeholder engagement, market research, proposal development, and cross-functional collaboration, with a proven ability to identify opportunities and deliver value-driven solutions. She is passionate about building long-term relationships, enhancing client success, and contributing to sustainable business growth through insights, innovation, and operational excellence.

Vijayalakshmi V.V.

Senior Executive - Consulting Services

Vijayalakshmi V.V. holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Governance from the Central University of Karnataka. She contributes to a range of research and consulting assignments focused on social impact and sustainable development, including impact assessments, monitoring and evaluation studies, desk research, and baseline and endline assessments. She supports organizations in strengthening their CSR and development initiatives through a research-oriented, evidence-based approach. Her areas of interest include public policy, governance, sustainable development, and inclusive growth.

Sarutha Narayanan

Senior Executive - Human Resources

Sarutha Narayanan holds a BBA and an MA in Human Resource Management. She began her career in Talent Acquisition, gaining experience in recruitment, candidate sourcing, and stakeholder management. Over the past two years, she has broadened her expertise across recruitment, employee engagement, HR operations, and employee lifecycle management. Driven by a passion for people and workplace culture, she is committed to creating positive employee experiences and fostering an inclusive, engaged, and productive work environment.

Tripti Bansal

Senior Data Analyst

Tripti Bansal holds a B.Com from Vivekananda College, Delhi University, and an M.Com from IGNOU. With strong skills in Excel, Power BI, and SQL, she supports data-driven decision-making through analysis, dashboard creation, and reporting. Over more than 1.5 years with the company, she has contributed to impact assessment and marketing campaigns, working on over 50 projects and serving 15+ clients. She plays a key role in translating complex data into actionable insights that support strategic outcomes.

Shravani Patil

Executive Graphic Designer

Shravani Patil is a Graphic Designer with a Diploma in Applied Arts from the University of Mumbai and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). She specializes in developing impactful designs that communicate ideas with clarity and purpose, with experience spanning branding, digital media, marketing communications, and corporate design. Combining artistic creativity with strategic thinking, she creates engaging visual experiences and collaborates with teams to bring meaningful concepts to life and strengthen brand narratives.

Anjali Jena

Marketing and Communications Executive

Anjali Jena holds a BA in English (Hons.) from Sri Sri University, Cuttack, and an MA in English (Hons.) from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore. She brings a strong foundation in language, communication, and content creation to her role, contributing thoughtfully to marketing and brand communication initiatives. Prior to joining Chrysalis, she worked with a regional NGO, gaining valuable exposure to the development sector. Her professional journey reflects a blend of creativity, discipline, and a growing commitment to purposeful communication.

Subhashree Vasantha Murali

Research Executive - Consulting Services

Subhashree Vasantha Murali holds an MA in History from Miranda House, University of Delhi, with experience in historical research, academic writing, and editing. She has contributed to CSR impact assessment studies and policy-oriented research projects, including secondary analysis, report writing, and field research. Her areas of interest include history, heritage, and social development. She is passionate about research that supports evidence-based decision-making and contributes to a better understanding of historical and contemporary social issues.

Sourjyendra

Project Associate - Consulting Services

Sourjyendra is a Sociology postgraduate with practical experience in CSR programme evaluation, structured data collection, qualitative research, and impact reporting. He completed an internship with the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), supporting education, healthcare, and livelihood projects through stakeholder coordination, documentation, and data analysis using SPSS. Trained in applying qualitative and quantitative research methods to assess programme outcomes and prepare structured reports for institutional use, he also brings experience in ethnographic research, interviews, and thematic analysis.

Consulting Network

Advisory & Consulting Partners

Sumit Dutta

Child Rights, Sustainable Livelihood, Women Empowerment, WaSH, Rehabilitation & Resettlement Area Expert

Sumit Dutta is a Senior MEL, Impact Assessment, and Digital Transformation Consultant with over 24 years of experience across government, multilateral, CSR, non-profit, and private sector initiatives in India and South Asia. He specializes in designing results-based MEL frameworks, impact assessments, digital MIS platforms, and data-driven decision-support systems that strengthen accountability, programme effectiveness, and sustainable development outcomes. His expertise spans social safeguards, GESI, livelihoods, women's economic empowerment, education, skill development, WASH, CSR, and ESG. He has supported projects funded by the World Bank, ADB, UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, USAID, and government agencies, and is widely recognized for integrating development practice with technology to create innovative monitoring systems and performance dashboards. He is a Certified CSR & ESG Professional, a CMMI Level 3 Appraisal Team Member, and co-author of a peer-reviewed international publication on poverty alleviation and women's economic empowerment.

Rafat Aara

Education, Health & Gender Area Expert

Dr. Rafat Aara is an impact-oriented development professional with over a decade of experience in research and academia. She holds an MSW from AMU and a Doctorate in Social Work from IGNOU. Known for her people-centric approach, she has led teams for impact evaluation across various reputed organisations. Her research interests include education, women and gender, health and sanitation, and livelihoods. A constant learner who integrates knowledge domains with emerging technologies, she has several published articles in peer-reviewed journals and a published book to her credit.

Real Voices Behind the Purpose

Stories from the field.

Behind every program, assessment, and insight are people working closely with communities, listening, learning, and understanding realities on the ground.

Field visits are a humbling reminder that what we consider necessities, water, electricity, and good roads, are luxuries for many. Seeing the joy of a child receiving a simple school uniform shifts your understanding of gratitude. These experiences reshape perspectives, teaching us not to take comfort and access for granted, and to value the resilience of communities that find happiness in far less.

Kakoli Mishra

Strategic Partner - Corporate Partnerships