Harshita is a dedicated advocate for gender equality and development, with a Master’s in Gender and Development from the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex. She also holds an MA in History from Indraprastha College for Women and a BA (Hons) in History from Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi—where she received awards for academic excellence throughout her studies. Harshita began her career as a Communications Associate at Unity Films, a Delhi-based advertising agency, before transitioning to the development sector.
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.
