Samyukta joins FSG having recently completed her Masters degree in Development Studies. She is currently working on a program to improve the livelihoods of informal workers involved in the textile recycling value chain. Samyukta is passionate about social impact and is interested in collaborating with organizations to understand the unique challenges of vulnerable communities, to design bottom-up interventions that are aligned with their needs.
Before FSG
Prior to joining FSG, Samyukta did an internship with Intellecap Advisory where she helped in convening stakeholders for facilitating climate finance in the Global South. She also worked on a few healthcare and governance projects during her internship with the Foundation for Democratic Reforms. Samyukta is a recipient of the Charpak French Excellence scholarship, the NTU-India connect scholarship and the UN Millennium Fellowship among others.
Education
- Indian Institute of Technology, Madras- Masters in Development Studies
Languages
- Tamil
- Hindi
- English
- French
On Working at FSG
I am glad that my work involves driving meaningful social change, allowing me to create an impact beyond my immediate geography and community.
