Poonam Muttreja Age, Wiki and Bio

Poonam Muttreja

Quick Info

ProfessionExecutive Director
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceNew Delhi, India

Bio/Wiki

BioPoonam Muttreja is an esteemed executive director known for her extensive work in public health and development issues within India. Her career has spanned various roles focusing on women's health, grassroots initiatives, and creating sustainable development strategies.

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • Graduation in Psychology from the University of Delhi (1977)
  • Postgraduation in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University (1991)
  • Executive Program (Ethics in Health Research) from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (1999)
  • Executive Program (Cutting Edge Leadership: Refreshing Skills and Capacities) from Harvard University (2001)
  • Executive Program (The Art and Practice of Leadership Education) from Harvard University (2002)
Colleges/Universities
  • Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • University of Delhi, India
  • Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
ReligionHinduism
HometownNew Delhi, India

Relationships & More

HusbandA. K. Shiva Kumar (development economist, policy advisor, evaluator)
Children2
Siblings1 Brother

Family

Siblings1 Brother
SpouseA. K. Shiva Kumar
Children2

Career

OverviewPoonam Muttreja has held various influential positions throughout her career, dedicating herself to the promotion of women's health and socioeconomic development.
Notable Positions
  • Executive Director at Ashoka Foundation (1997-1981), focusing on women’s health.
  • Co-founder of Dastkar, an NGO working with craftspeople across India (1981-1983).
  • Founded Society for Rural, Urban, and Tribal Initiatives (SRUTI) in 1983, serving until 1985.
  • Worked as India Country Director at the MacArthur Foundation from 1995 to 2010, managing grants in India.
Television InitiativeIn 2008, she launched the impactful television program Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon, which aimed at empowering women and aired for three seasons.

Some Lesser Known Facts

At age 18, Poonam was moved by the plight of leather artisans in Delhi, leading her to advocate for their rights.
She worked alongside notable figures in the NGO sector, advocating for rural needs and cooperatives.
Poonam played a key role in the establishment of craft bazaars that promote local craftsmanship.
Her dedication to women's health initiatives has helped improve access and awareness in underserved communities.