Yvonna Tia Steele has a Master’s in Public Policy from the Kautilya School of Public Policy, Hyderabad following her undergrad in Economics Honors. Her academic and professional interests lie in economic policy, fintech regulation, and development strategy. She has contributed to research and publications on maritime trade security and regulatory innovation in the FinTech sector.…
Mehek works as a Senior Research Associate at Pahle India Foundation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Literary and Cultural Studies from FLAME University and a Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) degree from Kautilya School of Public Policy, with a concentration in Business and Government. Passionate about the intersections of technology and sustainability, she…
Pompy is a public health professional with a Master’s in Public Health and over six years of experience in program implementation, research, and evaluation. She has worked across various public health domains, collaborating with national and international organisations and government agencies. Her expertise lies in research, monitoring and evaluation, and project management, ensuring evidence-based decision-making…
Sujay Phatak is an economist and research professional with over eight years of experience in academia and policy research. He holds an MA in Economics with a specialization in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics and is currently pursuing a PhD at the School of Economics, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. His research focuses on economic growth with…
Smriti holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Postgraduate degree in Development Studies. She received her Ph.D. from Humanities and Social Sciences Department, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam. Her doctoral research explores the role of village-level cooperative credit societies in Assam, focusing on their historical, policy, and economic impacts in Assam. She has…
As a passionate development professional with background of Master in Social Work from TISS, Lenboi had hands on experience from grassroot development organization to central ministry. Prior to joining Pehle Indian Foundation(PIF) Lenboi was engaged as a Senior State Coordinator in Project Monitoring Unit of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment(MSJE), monitoring centrally sponsored schemes…
Shreya Ganguly works as a Visiting Senior Research Associate at Pahle India Foundation. She graduated from the Dual Bachelor of Arts Program between Columbia University and Sciences Po in April 2021 with a major in Economics. She has previously interned at NITI Aayog in the Voluntary Action Cell. She is passionate about evidence-based research with…
Dr. Sayoudh Roy is an Associate Fellow at Pahle India Foundation. He has a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Economics from Ohio State University (USA) with a focus on the macroeconomics of labor markets and the impact of financial frictions. He also has an M.S. degree in Quantitative Economics from Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi, and…
Vasuki is a dedicated public health professional with experience in implementing public health programs, conducting research, managing health databases, and leading the monitoring and evaluation of welfare initiatives for healthcare workers and the public. She holds a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Hyderabad. She has been instrumental in designing and executing various…
Ankita is a development and public policy professional. She holds a Bachelors in History from St. Stephens College and a Masters in Global History from Freie University and Humboldt University, Berlin. She has four years of experience working across research, advocacy and program management in various NGOs and think tanks. She has led and contributed…
Damini Yadav is a Public Policy and Social Development professional with almost 8 years of experience in various domains including CSR and Government affairs. She completed her bachelor’s from Miranda House, University of Delhi and master’s in public administration from Jamia Millia Islamia. She has formerly worked in NITI Aayog and Quality Council of India…
Diwakar Kumar is a development sector professional with experience in public policy, governance, and programme implementation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography (Hons.) from Banaras Hindu University and a Master’s degree in Development Studies from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. He has worked with community-based organisations, state departments, and central ministries in…