Alpana Khandare

Communications Lead

Alpana is a civil engineer and urban planner with over 18 years of experience
supporting education and community development initiatives through research,
programme design, and institutional capacity building.
She has worked with NGOs, academic institutions, consulting organisations, and
international agencies, including UNDP, across a wide range of assignments
involving community engagement, vulnerability analysis, impact assessment, and
development of practical guidelines for public institutions.
Her experience spans work in diverse contexts, from education and urban services
to infrastructure-linked projects, contributing to evidence-based planning and
inclusive decision-making.
Alpana brings strong analytical skills, field-based insights, and clear communication
to strengthen systems that enable safe, equitable, and resilient learning
environments for children and communities.