Rishi has done his Bachelor’s in Economics from University of Delhi and Master’s in Economics from Ambedkar University Delhi. He has previously worked with organisations like Digital Empowerment Foundation, Infomerics Ratings and Valuation Pvt. Ltd., and the Institute for Competitiveness. He has also interned with organisations like EPW Research Foundation, Research and Information System for…
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…
Harsh is an engineer turned development professional with an M.A in Development Studies from TISS Mumbai. He brings the industry perspective into the mix, having worked in the core manufacturing sector. He has previously worked on various projects (baseline study, impact assessment, M&E etc) catering to government, multinational and non-profit organizations. His passion lies in…
Born in Udaipur, Dhawal Trivedi joined PIF as a Communications Specialist in 2024. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in English Literature from GGTU Rajasthan. Before joining PIF, he worked as a Knowledge Management Officer for a USAID-funded Asia Resilient Cities project in Gujarat. His previous roles also involve working in the communications team…
Ipsita is a communications professional with 14 years of extensive experience in the media, non-profit, and corporate sectors. She graduated from Miranda House, Delhi University, and also holds a Postgraduate degree from Sri Venkateswara College, along with an Executive MBA in Marketing from Tezpur University (A Central University). Beginning her career as a journalist with…
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…
Shreya Anjali is a Public Health professional, who has joined Pahle India Foundation as Public Health Analyst. She has a Bachelor’s in English and a Master’s in Public Health from TISS, Mumbai. She has worked with PwC India for 2 years where she collaborated with government and development agencies to drive meaningful change. During her…
Suyog Dandekar is an experienced researcher, specializing in Law and Economics. With a Ph.D. in Economics, he applies game theory and behavioural economics to public policy analysis. As a senior analyst at Prosperiti, he has worked on labour-related projects with a special focus on women’s employment and legal barriers across India. Previously, he taught at…
Dr. Aditi Rawat, an Economics graduate from Doon University, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) is an Associate Fellow at Pahle India Foundation. As an ICSSR doctoral fellow at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal (A Central) University, Srinagar (Uttarakhand) her research focused on the Indian gig economy. Aditi has authored numerous papers in various journals, spanning topics such as the…
Dr. Apoorva is a distinguished professional with over a decade of experience in medical education, public health, and clinical practice. As the Advisor for the iLEAP Programme at Pahle India Foundation, she coordinates initiatives to combat lead poisoning in the northeastern states of India, specifically Meghalaya and Assam. With a robust academic foundation, including an…
After a career of 8 years in legal practice, academics and research, Ankeetaa felt the need to steer her career towards the social and policy sector. So she decided to pursue her second Masters, an LL.M in International Children’s Rights from Leiden University, Netherlands. Since returning to India in 2022, she has worked at a…
Siddharth Acharya is an Advocate on Record practicing in the Supreme Court of India. Siddharth has wide range of experience in matters relating to Banking and Insurance litigation, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Election Petition, Civil and Criminal Trials and Bails. He has represented clients before various courts and forums in multiple jurisdictions across the country, including…