About Me

I grew up in New Delhi, India, and studied partly in Dubai before moving to the United States, where I am completing an undergraduate degree in journalism and economics at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Living across three countries has shaped my awareness of different cultures, languages, and the different ways communities experience public institutions and social programs.

A central project in my portfolio is working on a six-month documentary examining rural health, nutrition, education, and community-based service delivery for early childhood in the state Karnataka. The documentary explores changes associated with state policy initiatives and the role of Anganwadi centers in supporting children, families, and local communities. It aired on the Discovery Channel. As an associate producer, I researched policy introduced and impacts, verified and calculated statistical improvements in the region, scripted interviews for community members, and government employees alike, conducted interviews, and scripted the first drafts for the documentary. I, then, oversaw the editorial team and post-production, having a hands-on approach from start to finish.

My journalism experience includes reporting and writing across a range of subjects, including a published byline in The Indian Express. I also completed a two-month internship with Bristlecone in California, where I developed creative content related to supply chains and marketing communications.

My coursework has trained me in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. I have studied econometrics and worked with analytical tools including R and Stata, while also developing skills in interviewing, documentary production, long-form journalism, news writing, data collection, and research-based reporting. Together, these experiences let me approach public-policy and community-health questions through both evidence and a humanitarian perspective.