Key skills and expertise

With 12 years of experience, the professional is proficient in WTO trade negotiations, policy research, and sustainable development. Responsibilities have included leading projects in international trade, agricultural economics, and public policy, as well as profiling over 1400 companies for financial analysis. Career highlights include founding a sustainable fashion venture that integrates traditional textiles into modern designs. Leadership roles have been held, such as leading a research team at Global Banking & Finance Review, and contributing to high-level committees for the Indian government, focusing on trade policy and agricultural support updates.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including community development, NGOs, culture and arts, food systems and livelihoods, and agriculture and rural development. Previously held roles such as founder, research specialist, and project scientist, focusing on policy research, trade negotiations, and sustainable development. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating heritage textiles into fashion and applying economic research to trade policies. The geographic focus is primarily based in India, involving both national and international projects, particularly in the areas of trade and agricultural policy.

Extensive experience working in India has provided a deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. Work has involved collaborations with various governmental ministries and field research across numerous textile clusters, highlighting expertise in India's trade and agricultural policies. This regional focus has been central to roles in policy research and sustainable development initiatives.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, a key UN official language, and this proficiency has been utilized in various professional contexts, including international trade negotiations and research roles. Additionally, proficient in several Indian languages, including Rajasthani, Hindi, and Bengali, which have been instrumental in conducting field research and collaborating with multilingual teams in India.

Background includes a Master of Arts in Agri-Business Economics from Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, India. Additionally, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management was completed at Lucknow University, India. Furthering education, a diploma in Folklore & Cultural Heritage was obtained from IGNCA, New Delhi, India.