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
Ibanrapsbun Rynjah
Co-Founder
Experience: Iba Rynjah is a Chevening Scholar with over 10 years of experience within government systems in India. She has led development missions including community-led interventions, results-based financing in public health, and large-scale programme management. She is currently leading the Human Development Leadership Programme in Meghalaya, a predominantly tribal state with unique governance challenges, where she supports efforts to strengthen state capacity, build community leadership, and improve citizen-state relationships.
Education: Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex, National Institute of Technology Karnataka
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