I am currently a Ph.D. student at Fordham University. Before beginning my doctoral studies, I worked as an academic associate at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. My research interests lie at the intersection of gender and development in India. I explore how social norms, policies, and economic factors shape women’s opportunities and agency. I am particularly focused on understanding the barriers women face in accessing resources and fully participating in economic and social life. Through my work, I aim to contribute to policies that promote gender equity and inclusive development.