Vaishali Paliwal

Vaishali Paliwal, PMP has a diverse work experience in program management and leadership roles. Vaishali is currently the Head of Programs & Evaluation at Larta Institute, where they oversee project development, execution, monitoring, tracking, and reporting of various programs. Previously, they served as the Director of Program Operations at Larta Institute, responsible for managing a team of program management personnel and maximizing the impact of Larta's work. Vaishali has also worked as an Associate Director at Larta Institute, specializing in the Energy Practice.

Additionally, Vaishali has participated in the MovingWorlds Institute Professional Fellowship as a Global Fellow. Vaishali was selected into this program to further develop their global leadership, design thinking, shared-value, and social enterprise skills.

Furthermore, Vaishali has experience working with Innovative Youth with Action Uganda (IYAU) as an Experteer. In this role, they are involved in creating fundraising strategies, training the team, and providing mentorship on project management and operations processes.

Prior to their current roles, Vaishali worked as a Program Manager at The Gill Corporation and Zodiac Aerospace. At The Gill Corporation, they managed composite floor panel deliveries to Boeing, and at Zodiac Aerospace, they were responsible for the design, development, certification, manufacturing, and integration of aircraft cabin interior programs. Vaishali also worked at Recaro Aircraft Seating as a Manager of Program Management, overseeing the coordination of activities related to customer orders for commercial aircraft passenger seats.

Overall, Vaishali Paliwal's work experience showcases their expertise in program management, leadership, project execution, monitoring and tracking, and their commitment to driving impactful change in various industries.

Vaishali Paliwal, PMP, has a diverse education history that spans multiple fields. Vaishali earned a Master of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of North Texas in 2006. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Maharaja Sayajirao University between 1999 and 2003.

Continuing their pursuit of knowledge, Vaishali pursued courses in the field of film production and studies at Santa Monica College, starting in 2020. The completion date for this degree is not provided.

In addition to their formal education, Vaishali has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skills. Vaishali was awarded the PMP certification by PMI in 2011, demonstrating their expertise in project management. Vaishali also obtained certifications in Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs from Duke University in March 2023, Moving Worlds Institute Global Social Impact Fellowship in November 2022, Social Enterprise Partnership Best-Practices from Moving Worlds Institute in September 2022, and Introducing the PMBOK® Guide—Seventh Edition from LinkedIn in August 2022.