Rama Thoopal is the Director of Communications and works with all teams to strategize and further the reach of WRI India’s work and impact.

Rama has been with WRI India since 2017 – starting out as communications consultant and subsequently as Head of Communications with the Sustainable Cities program. Prior to WRI India, she served as the Creative Head of a prominent Mumbai-based advertising agency where she led several award-winning campaigns and projects for a range of clients cutting across industries and verticals. Her client base included India’s top FMCG companies as well as construction, manufacturing and IT majors among many others.

With a Masters in English from Andhra University, and the holder of various diplomas and certifications in design thinking, marketing, behaviour science and brand strategy, Rama brings over 20+ years of experience in editorial, digital marketing, video making, collateral design, branding, UI & UX, and communication strategy.

A firm believer in low-waste living and minimalism, Rama loves swimming, hiking, reading and mentoring juniors. She runs a free library for children and adults in her neighbourhood over the weekends.