Student Assistant at The Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID)
(February 2025 - Present)
Conducting a literature review on the integration of AI in higher education, examining emerging applications, policy developments and the associated ethical challenges. Supporting cross-departmental coordination for the Institute’s AI Implementation Strategy, including planning milestones, stakeholder mapping, and progress reporting. Managing communications and coordinating engagements with external partners, including Sciences Po and the University of Pennsylvania, upholding professional standards and fostering institutional partnerships.
Energy Program Intern at International Institute for Sustainable Development
(January 2025 - April 2025)
Conducted extensive literature reviews and analyzed data to evaluate decentralized renewable energy (DRE) solutions for India. Mapped energy demands to DRE technologies and analyzing associated financial, institutional, and regulatory frameworks to develop strategic recommendations. Wrote a BLOG on technology for DRE (published on IISD's website)
Research Intern at NITI Aayog (Energy Division)
Government of India
(August 2024 - September 2024)
In the Energy Vertical, at the Government of India’s premier public policy think tank, I conducted comprehensive research on global and national energy trends, with a strong focus on renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable development. This involved analyzing policy frameworks and energy sector data to support the development of strategic recommendations aimed at supporting India's energy transition. Additionally, I drafted briefing notes and presentations for senior officials, summarizing key insights from research on emerging trends and global best practices in the domain of energy transition.
EdTech Intern at Central Square Foundation
(June 2024 - August 2024)
I conducted in-depth desk research to identify and analyze over 250 EdTech innovations worldwide. I developed a comprehensive framework with nine use cases to organize and categorize the solutions effectively. In addition, I authored the China section of a detailed report summarizing the global EdTech landscape. I also executed a scoping study to evaluate the unique potential of AI-powered EdTech innovations, providing insights into their growing influence in the education sector.
Graduate Student Researcher at WHO (World Health Organization)
( October 2023 - June 2024 )
I conducted a comprehensive literature review on Evidence-Informed Policy Making (EIPM), analyzing over 30 sources and WHO publications. This included performing a desk analysis to identify gaps between evidence and policymaking in the institutionalization of EIPM. Additionally, I piloted the "Supporting the routine use of evidence during the policy-making process: a WHO checklist" in Tajikistan, and based on the results, formulated recommendations to streamline its execution for future use.
YxY Weaver & Global Action Circle Host
(July 2023 - February 2024)
The YxY Weavership is a capacity-building fellowship program for youth community organizers who are "weaving" local and global communities in service of education transformation. This YxY Weavership has been created in partnership with the Weaving Lab, a globally-renowned community of practice for weavers, founded by the world's leading social entrepreneurs.
Gandhi Fellow at Piramal Foundation
( May 2021 - May 2023)
Worked with the State Government of Rajasthan to promote the development of PISA-OECD competencies in students studying in rural government schools. Promoted project-based learning in 50 remote rural public schools by working in close liaison with principals and teachers.
Advocate at Global Schools Program
(Aug 2022 - Jan 2023)
Worked on developing lesson plans and activities to help achieve SDG Target 4.7 (education for sustainable development) by aligning it with the existing curricula. Spread awareness about SDGs and Target 4.7 among 150+ teachers via conducting over 15 workshops in rural schools
Research Fellow at Project Baala
( Jun 2021 - Aug 2021)
Developed specialized awareness module for young girls to educate them about menstruation and safe menstrual hygiene practices. Developed a short course for athletes and coaches to educate them about the Female Athlete Triad by conducting over 20 interviews with coaches and surveying 150 athletes in rural and semi-urban areas to
identify thematic areas to include in the course
Advisory Board Member at HunderEd
( May 2021 - Aug 2021)
Reviewed leading educational solutions and innovations from around the world on parameters of uniqueness and scalability. Suggested which projects should be featured in HundrEd’s annual impact report.
Youth Delegate at UNITE 2030
( May 2021 - Jul 2021)
Was a part of the monitoring and evaluation team. Monitored the engagement of youth towards the
Online International Campaign, “Localize to Focalize” via analytics integrated in Instagram and other social media platforms. Prepared the M&E report at the end of the campaign and gave recommendations to increase participation
in subsequent campaigns.
Data Analysis Intern at MASH Project Foundation
( Jan 2021 - Feb 2021)
Designed 5 data collection tools including short surveys, interview questionnaire and FGD questionnaires and conducted them. Qualitatively analyzed the collected data to identify the effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on small scale social enterprises.
Volunteer at Child Rights and You
( Oct 2020 - Dec 2020)
Worked on creation of a video and audio repository of stories for children. Worked on raising funds for CRY.
Volunteer at UN Volunteers, India
( Aug 2020 - Sep 2020)
Designed and launched an Online Campaign to spread awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals SDG 2030 among young people.