Shruti Patel

Striving to make evidence and process matter. Learning to dance with the system (two left feet). Talk to me about food systems, people & the natural world.

Shruti Patel is a Board Member at Biovision Foundation, a role she assumed in 2021.2 3 Her professional background is diverse and includes several notable positions and achievements:

Professional Experience

Biovision Foundation:

Board Member (2021 - present)4
Programme Officer (2016 - 2021)4

Other Roles:

Senior Lecturer at Singapore-ETH Centre (2021 - present)4

Entrepreneurial Experience

Patel founded a social enterprise in Kenya that focused on creating jobs for young people in the informal "jua kali" sector.1 This initiative aimed to enable the growth of owner-led enterprises.

Areas of Expertise

Shruti Patel has expertise in:

Sustainable agriculture
Training and knowledge transfer
Agricultural productivity
Education and extension
Policy and governance6 7

Contributions to Biovision Foundation

Patel sees Biovision's greatest potential for systemic change in identifying sustainable solutions.5 Her experience as a former programme officer at Biovision likely provides her with valuable insights in her current role as a Board Member.

Career Progression

Shruti Patel's journey with Biovision Foundation is noteworthy. She joined the organization as a programme officer in 2016 and after five years in that role, she was elected to the Foundation Board in 2021.3 This progression demonstrates her significant contributions to the organization and her deep understanding of its mission and operations.