Independent Consultant | Gender Equality • Social Norms • Behaviour Change

Hi, I'm Sushmita Mukherjee

I partner with governments, UN agencies, civil society, and donors to design, implement, and evaluate transformative programs that advance gender equality and social justice.

My Profile

About Me

I am Sushmita Mukherjee, a senior global expert with over two decades of experience in gender equality, social norms, and behaviour change communication across South Asia, Africa, and humanitarian settings. Over the years, I have led large-scale programs focused on adolescent empowerment, prevention of child marriage, GBV, SRHR, women’s economic empowerment, and climate resilience—integrating digital media, community platforms, and strong monitoring frameworks. My work has involved partnerships with governments, UN agencies, and civil society organizations, and I have authored several studies, toolkits, and policy papers contributing to global discourse. As an independent consultant today, I bring my expertise in research, program design, capacity building, and policy advocacy to help organizations achieve meaningful, gender-transformative impact.

Adolescent Empowerment and Education

Child Marriage Prevention and Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) & Women’s Economic Empowerment

Climate Resilience and Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC)

What I Do

Professional Service

Research & Evidence Generation

Evaluation & Learning

Strategy Development & Technical Advisory

Engaging Men & Boys

Documentation & Knowledge Management

Capacity Strengthening

Resource Mobilization & Business Development

Advocacy, Campaigns & Communications

Social & Behaviour Change (SBC) Design and Implementation

Systems & Organizational Design

GEDI (Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) Services

Recognition & Memberships

My Portfolio

Work & Insights

My work combines evidence-based strategies with community-driven approaches to create lasting social change.

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Research work

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Capacity Building

Testimonial

What They Say

“Sushmita brings deep expertise and clarity of vision to every initiative she leads. Her ability to connect policy with practice has transformed our gender programs.”
Anita Sharma
Programme Specialist, UN Women
“Working with Sushmita was an inspiring experience—her strategic guidance and empathy made complex social change efforts both impactful and sustainable.”
Ravi Menon
Director, Global Outreach Foundation
“Her insights on gender norms and behaviour change communication are exceptional. She has an unparalleled ability to design programs that truly empower communities.”
Dr. Amina Khaleel
Senior Advisor, Ministry of Women and Child Development
“Sushmita’s leadership, mentorship, and commitment to evidence-based action have influenced an entire generation of practitioners in gender and development.”
Priya Das
Research Lead, Centre for Social Impact Studies

Partner with me to design, implement, and scale gender-transformative programs that create lasting social impact.