About

Rushika leads product and business development for AVPN’s knowledge products by leveraging the data and insights generated by the team through its research, learning and signatures events. Rushika has 12 years experience designing and managing international development programs, at scale, across Asia and Africa. Her experience has included supporting design and execution for national scale public health programs, and leading organisational strategy, operations and business development for non-profits and social enterprises at a leadership level.
Prior to joining AVPN, Rushika served as Director of Delivery and Operations for Project Last Mile, a public-private partnership between The Coca-Cola Company and several international donors, applying Coca-Cola's private sector expertise to strengthen public health systems across Africa. Rushika holds a Master's degree in International Development from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.