Aparna holds a B.A. Hons in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College for Women and an M.A. Hons in Development Studies from Ambedkar University, Delhi. With a background in the social impact ecosystem, Aparna has previously worked to unlock catalytic philanthropic funding in India. She has contributed to a key report on private Indian philanthropy in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group. She has previously also interned with the Swaniti Initiative, where she engaged with governance and policy issues.