Meet the team

Prateek Mittal

Co-Founder

Experience: Prateek has 10 years of experience, working with governments in India and the US on developing innovative missions. His primary interests are in building state capacity and community leadership to address complex challenges. He has extensive experience in implementing PDIA, designing data systems and developing large externally-aided projects for government agencies.

Education: Harvard Kennedy School , IIT Guwahati, University of Illinois

Smriti Iyer

Co-Founder

Experience: An Economist with 11+ years of work experience in South Asia, Africa and the US. Her work has ranged from providing strategic advice to governments and philanthropic fund to scaling up enterprises. She currently is on the board of LPGN ( Leadership and Peacemaking Global Network) which trains organisations and conflict groups on the principles of Adaptive Leadership and works on Climate solutions at Acclimate.

Education: Harvard Kennedy School ,TERI School of Advanced Studies , Delhi University

Rebecca Trupin

Co-Founder

Experience: Rebecca has 15 years of experience supporting and facilitating organizational development and strategic planning for non-profits, foundations, governments, and coalitions. She has worked across diverse fields including public health, education, rural agriculture, and community-based conservation. She currently works  with the What Works Hub for Global Education at Oxford University

Education: Harvard Kennedy School , Yale University

Contact us

Interested in working together? Please connect with us at prateek@betterpurposecollective.org