International development professional with leadership experiences at the intersection of policy research and implementation. Set up and led start-up organizations (such as Brookings India & International Innovation Corps) in international development in India. Strategized, designed, and implemented projects in collaboration with government departments, foundations, and social enterprises, to improve state capacity and public service delivery. Devised mechanisms to measure impact across projects in education, health, water and sanitation, and governance. Coached and managed young professionals from around the world.
Co-editor and lead author of Accelerating Access to Quality Education (Brookings: 2015), with articles in leading newspapers and policy publications.