Executive Team
Ms. Kriti Trivedi
Director
Kriti Trivedi is the Director of Research and Evaluation at IIDM, bringing over 20 years of global experience in public health, gender equity, climate action, education, and governance. Her work spans leading international organisations, including UNICEF, USAID, WFP, and Public Health Solutions (New York), with field experience in India, Myanmar, and the United States.
Kriti is known for her detail-oriented execution, cross-sector partnerships, and human-centred innovation. She brings creativity into her work through her background in art, behaviour change communication, and storytelling.
She holds an MPA from Columbia University, an MBA from XLRI, and a BE in Electrical Engineering.
Her training in design thinking from MIT and Columbia further strengthens her leadership in impact-driven programs.
Executive Team
Dr. S. K. Trivedi
Executive Director
Education & Qualification
The Johns Hopkins University – Certificate, Epidemiology (1990)
Trained in study design and data analysis.
Harvard Business School – Lecture Series, Thought Leadership (2012)
Attended Prof. Robert Kaplan’s lecture on ABC & organizational performance.
Stanford GSB – Executive Summit, Leadership in Global Economy (2012)
Learned leadership insights from Prof. William Barnett & Dean Garth Saloner.
University of Rajasthan – Ph.D., Management of Change (1994–1998)
Focused on change management, debates, and seminars.
University of Rajasthan – M.A., Public Administration (1992–1994)
Specialized in governance and public policy.
TIPIE – National Productivity Council, Chennai – PGDIE, Industrial Engg. (1979–1981)
Training in consulting, HRD, MIS, and industrial engineering.
IIT Roorkee – B.E., Electrical Engineering (1974–1978)
Internship at BHEL Haridwar; active in sports & debates.
University of Allahabad – B.Sc. (PCM) (1973–1974)
Active in sports, debates, and essay writing.
Publications
Education & Qualification
Columbia University (SIPA) – MPA, Development | 2014–2016
XLRI Jamshedpur – MBA, Business Development & Finance | 2008–2010
RGPV (Oriental Institute of Science & Technology, Bhopal) – B.E., Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 2001–2005
Accreditations
Publications
Dr. S.K. Trivedi is a distinguished expert in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Communication, and Microfinance with over 31 years of experience in the development sector. A graduate of IIT Roorkee and with a PhD in health management, he brings deep expertise in public policy, qualitative research, and leadership development.
He has served as a senior consultant with organisations like NPC (GOI), IIHMR, World Bank, UNICEF, UNDP, and DANIDA, leading over 50 large-scale research and evaluation studies across India. His work has spanned public health systems, nutrition, tribal development, disability, rural livelihoods, and financial inclusion, earning recognition for evaluating several innovations awarded by the Prime Minister’s Office.
With over 15 years at IIDM, Dr. Trivedi continues to lead multi-state research initiatives and action-oriented studies, while mentoring young professionals in the field. His leadership ensures that IIDM remains at the forefront of evidence-based development and social impact.