A development practitioner and thought leader, having worked at national and international levels, with industry, social and development sector, including with United Nations in India and abroad, Aparna is the President of India’s premier business-women organization led CSR (corporate social responsibility) Sector State Council, Haryana, with emphasis on women empowerment. She has been a writer / author / expert contributor to several national and international publications including the books on *The World Guide to CSR* and * The World Guide to Sustainable Enterprise* by Taylor and Francis Group, UK, and an invited speaker/moderator/chair at various conferences/events in India and globally. A recipient of National Merit Scholarship and a consistent University Merit List Rank Holder, Aparna holds M.B.A. degree and World Bank Institute, certificate in corporate social responsibility and sustainable competitiveness. Her areas of expertise includes strategic partnerships, corporate responsibility, corporate communications, women empowerment, policy recommendations/think tanks, and philanthropy/non-profits. She has been conferred with numerous recognitions for her leadership and contribution to social development, CSR ecosystem, women/gender, including *India’s top 25 Impactful CSR Leaders Award*, *Exceptional Woman of Excellence Award* and *Global Goodwill Ambassador Award, India*.
A development practitioner and thought leader, having worked at national and international levels, with industry, social and development sector, including with United Nations in India and abroad, Aparna is the President of India’s premier business-women organization led CSR (corporate social responsibility) Sector State Council, Haryana, with emphasis on women empowerment. She has been a writer / author / expert contributor to several national and international publications including the books on *The World Guide to CSR* and * The World Guide to Sustainable Enterprise* by Taylor and Francis Group, UK, and an invited speaker/moderator/chair at various conferences/events in India and globally. A recipient of National Merit Scholarship and a consistent University Merit List Rank Holder, Aparna holds M.B.A. degree and World Bank Institute, certificate in corporate social responsibility and sustainable competitiveness. Her areas of expertise includes strategic partnerships, corporate responsibility, corporate communications, women empowerment, policy recommendations/think tanks, and philanthropy/non-profits. She has been conferred with numerous recognitions for her leadership and contribution to social development, CSR ecosystem, women/gender, including *India’s top 25 Impactful CSR Leaders Award*, *Exceptional Woman of Excellence Award* and *Global Goodwill Ambassador Award, India*.