The genesis of Thompson & Shankar was to support the development partners in addressing some of the complex external and internal environment challenges they face in building evidence-driven strategy and translating strategy into implementation plans. This coupled with, gaps in knowledge creation, monitoring mechanisms and internal controls, hinder organizations to operate at their maximum potential.
Founded in early 2021, Thompson & Shankar was set up with the aim to enable non-profits to maximize efficiencies for program delivery and support funding agencies in optimizing program and investment strategies.
The team at T&S is powered by an in-depth understanding of the socio-demographic landscape, the stakeholders striving to bring about social change, and, the opportunities and challenges that organizations face while operating in the sector.
Having solid on-ground experience, as well as comprehensive know-how of the funding agencies and their investment patterns, we are uniquely positioned to help bridge the gap between expectations from the funders and outcomes driven by the implementing partners. In all our endeavors, we are driven to strengthen organizations to accelerate program impact at the community level.
Priyanka Thompson
Co Founder
Priyanka Thompson is an independent consultant with over 15 years of professional experience in the financial and development sector. She holds
an advanced degree in Finance from the University of London, International Programs, and a Masters in Business Management from the Institute of Management and Technology. Motivated to apply her finance and business experience to social impact programs, led her to transit from financial markets to the social development sector.
In the development sector, she has experience working with multilateral organizations, national and international non-profits, and philanthropy foundations. Across her career span, she has worked
extensively on investment portfolio management, strategy development, program planning and
monitoring, and capacity strengthening. She led the program management of the Urban Sanitation India
program at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In an independent capacity, she has provided
program strategy, advisory, and capacity-building services to add tangible value to organizations
working across Health, Water & Sanitation & Gender Equality spaces.
Richa Shankar
Co Founder
Richa Shankar is a development professional with a postgraduate degree in Health Administration from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. She has over 20 years of experience with national and international non-profits, consulting, and philanthropy foundations.
Across her career span, she has led large-scale programs, built strategies and collaborated with varied stakeholders. She has worked across a range of health and development issues including RMNCHA, Family Planning, Health System Strengthening, Tuberculosis, Sanitation, and Gender. She led the Family Planning Policy
portfolio at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. For the last few years, she has been providing advisory support to organizations in strategy development, building capacities for program development,
monitoring, and communication.