I am a sociologist, applied researcher, and evaluator using data to build a more equitable world. I have more than 15 years of experience designing and leading studies that deepen collective understanding of the marginalized populations’ lived experiences, often in complex, resource-constrained environments. This research ranges from broad Country Gender Equality Profiles covering many gender-related thematic areas to deeply focused analyses on women's economic empowerment, work and family policy, the care economy, and gender-equitable taxation.
I translate evidence into actionable strategies for governments, UN agencies, NGOs, private sector partners, civil society, and community activists. To do this, I draw on a rich methodological toolkit, with experience designing and executing quasi-experimental, mixed-methods, and participatory evaluations and studies, as well as national-level gender analyses, targeted needs assessments, and gender and social inclusion assessments. I’m also a skilled cross-national and comparative researcher and policy analyst.
My work sits at the intersection of rigorous social science and practical policy application, with every project producing actionable evidence that informs policy and strengthens institutions. To this end, I have contributed to gender-responsive policy reforms, national development strategies, and programmatic learning across numerous sectors including education, labor markets, housing, digital inclusion, social protection, disaster response, health, security, and more.
I have contributed to projects funded or implemented by UN Women, UNDP, ILO, the World Bank, USAID, World Vision, Plan USA, WUR, and others. My research and evaluation work spans over fifty countries. The results of my academic and programmatic work have been featured in international conferences, a UN Think Piece, policy briefs, a technical journal, and the International Journal of Sociology.
I offer consulting services through my LLC, Wisdom for Action.