Smrthi M Harits
Program Manager
- Teaching
About
Smrthi Harits is an educator, management consultant, and policy researcher with a deep commitment to public service, design education, and cultural heritage. She currently serves as the Program Manager at the Institute of Design, PES University, where she brings a multidisciplinary approach to design, management, and policy implementation. With an MBA in Marketing and extensive experience in service design for the public sector, her areas of interest include public policy marketing, last-mile delivery of government services, and leveraging India's soft power through artistic and cultural initiatives. She is particularly passionate about integrating design thinking and service innovation into policy frameworks to enhance citizen engagement and governance. With over a decade of experience in the non-profit sector, Smrthi has successfully led and managed NGOs, advocating for cultural preservation and social impact. She is the Founder of Kagakka Gubakka, a movement dedicated to reconnecting children with India's rich cultural heritage through storytelling and games. Additionally, she serves as a Director at Samhati Foundation, an organization focused on strengthening and advocating for the Indian family system. Her work spans education, policy, and cultural entrepreneurship, making her a key contributor to both academic and social discourse in India.
Program Manager - CSR, Century Pai Foundation, 2018 - 2021
Associate - Employer Relations, The/Nudge Foundation, 2017 - 2018
Associate - Partnerships And Events, The Logical Indian, 2016 - 2017
Consultant - Communications Trainer, Newton School, 2019 - 2020
Founder of Kagakka Gubakka, a movement to bridge the widening gap between children and the vast cultural heritage of India through storytelling and games.
Director at Samhati Foundation, an organization working towards strengthening and advocating for the Indian Family System.
Digital Halli: Worked on a project aimed at analyzing the current digital penetration in rural Bangalore by means of a survey and conducted workshops to educate rural merchants and citizens on the various methods of digital transactions.
Bharatanatyam artist with over 25 years of experience.
Nominated by the Government of Karnataka as a member of the Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy
Nominated by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Government of India to represent the country on the Commonwealth Youth Council
Participated in CHOGM 2022 at Rwanda as the National Youth Delegate for India nominated by the Government of India
Author of 'Radhu's Recipes', a cookbook featuring the cuisine of the Hebbar Iyengar community.
Performed in several prestigious International and National Dance Festivals
Marketing Fundamentals
Brand Identity Systems
Advertising Basics
Design Research Methodology
International Organization Management
E-Commerce
Digital Marketing
Design Intervention for Social Innovation
NAAC Coordinator
Faculty Mentor for Meraki, the fashion club
Faculty Mentor for Through the lens, the filmmaking club
Faculty Mentor for DSGNR, the design club
Public Sector Marketing
Government Marketing
Service Design
Public Policy
e-Governance
Education
B.Tech In Telecommunication Engineering, PESIT, 2017
Masters In Business Administration, PES University, 2022
Graduate certificate in Public Policy, Takshashila Institute, 2016