Meet Tanvi and Her Passion for Research and Social Impact
Our Team is the reason we consistently deliver exceptional results for our clients, we want to introduce you to our team members who are the driving force behind Leapwise.
Meet Tanvi Bhatkal
Tanvi Bhatkal is a manager at Leapwise. With a background in research and public policy, Tanvi works closely with public sector leaders to drive evidence-based decision in organisational strategy and programme design that addresses the needs of their organisation and improves outcomes for the public.
Professional Experience
Tanvi brings extensive experience in of within complex environments to drive impact. Before joining Leapwise, Tanvi worked as a researcher across think tanks and academia for over a decade. She holds a PhD from University of Cambridge, and an MSc from University of Oxford. Her expertise lies in taking a human-centred approach to support the design of policy and programmes interventions, and evaluate programme effectiveness.
Ways of Working
Tanvi is motivated by the application of research to effect social change on a local and national scale. Her approach is characterised by enthusiasm for evidence-based and impact-driven strategy development and implementation support tailored to the specific needs and contexts of her clients.
“It is critical to have a strong evidence base and properly understand complex challenges in order for leaders to strategically manage competing priorities and commit resources more confidently“
– Tanvi Bhatkal
Client Impact
Tanvi recently led a project accelerating the performance of the Hertfordshire Local Criminal Justice Board. Commissioned by the local PCC, Leapwise was engaged to benchmark Hertfordshire LCJB’s performance and identify challenges and opportunities for further initiatives to accelerate collective action, including focus areas of improving support for prolific offenders with substance dependency into treatment, and increasing the use of out of court resolutions to reduce system demand and improve outcomes for individuals.
The recommendations have helped drive an evidence–based understanding of multi-agency collaboration and produced a nuanced system-wide understanding of key issues. In doing so, the LCJB supported better coordinated, collaborative action. The achievements of the team are a product of Hertfordshire OPCC’s commitment to evidence-based working towards shared priorities across the LCJB including criminal justice agencies and other partners including the third sector. Tanvi’s detailed analysis and ability to synthesise perspectives in order to create shared understanding of issues while working at pace embodies the Leapwise approach, and is a valuable part of her client’s success.
“Leapwise worked closely with the OPCC and key partners while scoping the challenges facing the LCJB. Reviewing the Board’s past successes, the current landscape, and stakeholders’ priorities, the team were able to guide productive discussions and assist in our understanding of cost and demand in the CJS. The in-depth reviews on Out of Court Resolutions and the prolific shoplifting cohort helped to inform operational practices and the Board’s 2024-25 delivery plan.“
– Dr Amie Birkhamshaw, Deputy Chief Executive, Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire
When she isn’t working, Tanvi enjoys swimming, baking, reading, and theatre.
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