Before working with Mr. Panda, Rohit spent several years at PRS Legislative Research, the Indian think-tank that supports MPs across party lines with research on legislative and policy issues. At PRS, he also developed ‘MP Track’, the tool that is widely used by the media and civil society to track engagement of MPs in Parliament. Previously, Rohit was a strategy consultant with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) at their Mumbai office. He is a 2013 IPRYLI (India-Pakistan Regional Young Leaders Initiative) fellow with the Asia Society.

Aparajita started her career in public policy as a Legislative Assistant to Mr. N.K. Singh, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and was one of the four Indians selected for the Faiths Act Fellowship by the Tony Blair Faith Foundation in 2011. In her undergraduate years at the College of Business Studies, Delhi University, Aparajita was instrumental in starting ‘Manthan’ – an annual congregation of street theatre societies to spread social awareness. Manthan has now expanded to several towns and cities across India. She is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper from the New Delhi hub.

As the founder of Wheels for Life, a crowdsourcing platform connecting wheelchair donors with recipients across 25 states, he has transformed thousands of lives. Nipun is also the Founder Chair of the FICCI D&I Working Group on Empowering PwDs. An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi School of Economics, and the Indian School of Business, Nipun is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper and has been recognized with the Indian Red Cross Society’s Social Entrepreneur Award. His writings on disability rights have appeared in leading publications like The Hindu, Indian Express, and The Print. Born with Arthrogryposis, Nipun is a passionate advocate for inclusion and accessibility in India.

Deepro is passionate about strengthening governance systems and improving policy design and implementation for effective service delivery. He is also an enthusiastic sportsman, and has played in the Bengal Hockey Association League 3^rd Division.

Sidharth has a deep interest in the governance and regulation of new technologies and has worked with a wide array of stakeholders spanning industry, civil society, academia, government, regulatory authorities and other special interest groups.

With a particular focus on women’s economic empowerment through her work, Sonakshi has advised several organisations on issues such as preventing sexual harassment and encouraging gender equity in workplaces. She was previously Research and Editorial Lead for ‘Women in Labour’ —a podcast examining India’s declining female labour force participation rate, and a Consultant in the Economic Adviser’s Bureau at the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development where she worked on the implementation of a national scheme for women in distress. Sonakshi is also a Trustee at the Woman of the Elements Trust, which provides free legal aid to women and child victims of domestic violence. She has previously been a Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Hub New Delhi and a delegate at the 2020 edition of the Australia India Youth Dialogue— a leading track II dialogue.

Sumeysh’s research interests are primarily in areas of access to technology, information, and rights in the digital space. He writes on issues that look at the intersection between technology, law, society, and access for both academic and non-academic platforms and has pursued certification courses on privacy, internet governance and social entrepreneurship.

He is a keen observer of the developments in India’s political economy, with interest across a wide gamut of areas such as law and justice, technology, and electoral politics. He’s also a passionate educator, a part-time amateur singer, and loves cooking. His favourite quote: “no man-made system is immune to human deceit”.

Mahwash is passionate about working towards the goal of making the legal framework work for every strata through effective policies, strategic governance and impact litigation. During her free time, she engages herself in art & craft, reading and baking.

Ujval is passionate about developing a deeper understanding of regulatory / legislative design, and has a keen interest in the themes of public law, environmental heritage regulation, and economic analysis of law. In his free time, he likes to read, follow the news, cycle, or pursue his long-held interest in aviation.

Aarathi is passionate about learning more about safe harbour frameworks, and writing about eating her way through new cities.

Akanksha has contributed to drafting reports for India’s Universal Periodic Review, conducted field interviews and contributed reports on issues such as the death penalty and socio-economic disparities within the criminal justice system. She has also done a short stint as a legislative intern, working closely with a Member of Parliament on drafting private member bills concerning transparency, criminal law and electoral reforms. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring parks, reading and fostering cats.

Nidhi holds a Masters in Social Work from the Department of Social Work (University of Delhi) and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kirori Mal College (also University of Delhi).

The transition from the litigation end of the spectrum to the legislative realm has given her a well-rounded perspective on the feedback loop of marginalisation, gender discrimination, lack of education, healthcare and basic amenities. Her passion for tech-policy is informed by her diverse experience and she hopes to contribute to a safe and equitable digital society.

This included the constitutionality of the ban on virtual currencies, the constitutionality of the Indian surrogacy law, and the implementation of affirmative action policies for women. As a public policy professional, she is passionate about contributing to gender-conscious policymaking while working at the intersection of advocacy, research and community engagement. When she isn’t working, you can find her baking, exploring eateries, or dancing.

Early in her career, Sohinee joined the Teach For India fellowship to better understand grassroots realities within classrooms. The fellowship was a transformative experience which got her interested in the larger educational ecosystem. Her subsequent work with teachers and school leaders helped her gauge how different developmental themes interacted with one another to impact the well-being of individuals, and the large role the government played in it.

A film and literature nerd, her pop culture essays grace various national and international publications. Srishti’s research interests include gender justice, arts for social change, and urban mobility. A spoken word poet, she is equally passionate about combat sports and performance poetry.

After returning to India, her first stint was with YLAC’s Policy in Action Program in 2021. While in India, she has also worked at an early stage ed-tech startup that works to make tech education accessible to everyone.

She has also worked as an in-house counsel at Wipro Ltd. where she handled statutory and ethics compliance and as a Research Assistant at National Law University, Delhi on a research project on Legal Education Systems in India and China.

While at Mr. Tewari’s office, he provided crucial research support and drafting for parliamentary discussions on key legislative matters, including the parliamentary Standing Committee’s Report on Anti-Competitive Practices by Big Tech Companies. Adnan takes a deep interest in the intersection of law and policy. He is particularly fascinated by how technological innovation shapes legal and policy responses. In his spare time, he enjoys football and trekking.

Ananya is passionate about urbanization and climate change and enjoys urban walks in her free time.

Arushi’s research interests encompass gender justice, disability rights, climate action, and education, and she approaches her work with a strong commitment to feminist principles. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys reading fiction, spending time with horses, and painting.

In addition to this, Manan has assisted several OTT platforms and broadcasting companies (such as Amazon Prime Video, Star India, etc.) with regulatory & legal compliance and content moderation at Sai Krishna & Associates. His work is driven by his interests in platform governance, artificial intelligence and FOSS solutionism.

With a particular focus on women empowerment, Nastaha has also worked as a Researcher with the Centre for Gender and Politics for over 2 years now, navigating issues around gender and politics in South Asia. With past internship experiences in organizations such as Development Alternatives, SPRF, etc. she has developed a cohesive understanding of the field of public policy. She enjoys photography, listening to bollywood songs, and painting in her free time.

She has also worked with Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) as a strategic researcher, primarily turning data and research insights into effective political strategy and communication. As a researcher, Paavi is interested in health policy, political economy of development, and state-market partnerships. She also conducts workshops on critical writing for public policy.

Salil also did a short stint with the Maadhyam Foundation, where he was involved in parliamentary research and helped prepare a budget brief for the Ministry of Roads, Transport and Highways. He has previously worked in the communications sector and helped devise communication strategies for brands like Maruti Suzuki, Roca, and Bajaj Finserv. During his free time, Salil likes to cycle and trek.

Shivangi has also gained valuable experience through internships at CPR’s Accountability Initiative and IHD Delhi. In addition to her work in the development sector, Shivangi has worked with advertising agencies and run campaigns for clients in the tech, hospitality, and education industries. Outside of her professional endeavors, she can be found either hitting the gym, enjoying quality time with her cats, or exploring new places to eat!

Shubham was awarded the Millennium Fellowship by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and the global non-profit Millennium Campus Network (MCN) in 2021 for his project on SDG 1. His current interests focus on understanding the role of diverse institutions and their interactions in shaping and sustaining policy outcomes. He enjoys running, cycling and interdisciplinary reading.

While working as a LAMP fellow, Srijan drafted legislative interventions in the diverse sectors of health, education and tech policy and also worked to create a monitoring mechanism for tracking government schemes at the constituency level in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. In his free time, he likes listening to rap songs and reading books.

With a curiosity to understand people’s lived realities and the impact of policies on them, Teesta is drawn to field research. Notable among her endeavors is her research on permanent industrial workforce in Sahibabad industrial area. While passionate about dissecting the socio-cultural milieu, she also enjoys reading non-fiction books, hula hooping and baking.

Tejasi is passionate about ensuring the advancement of digital liberties, with a deep interest in themes of online free speech, safe harbour frameworks, and net neutrality.

In her free time, Aparna enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and exploring various film genres.

Most recently, she worked as a Research Assistant at IDS on a FCDO-funded project exploring gender rollback. Her research focuses on women’s economic empowerment and the care economy. In addition to her research, Harshita has written for Indian Express, NDTV, and Feminism in India (FII). Outside of work, she enjoys reading, cooking, and exploring new cuisines as an amateur food connoisseur.

Previously, Prakriti has worked with Boston Public Schools, Newslaundry, Ministry of IT and Electronics, and as a Teaching Assistant to undergrads at Northeastern University.

Supriya takes a deep interest in everything tech and literature, and is passionate about the ways in which the internet is impacting our socio-legal order, culture, and relationship with language. In her spare time, she likes reading speculative fiction and taking long walks.

At TQH, her focus areas include establishing and maintaining finance and administrative systems. She also looks after logistics for convenings and program implementation.