About

My work brings together strategy, creative storytelling, and techinical skills translating complex issues into compelling narratives.

I work towards encouraging conversations that delve into the heart of what needs to shift within our systems to foster a more just and equitable society. This commitment fuels my passion as both an award-winning feminist documentary filmmaker and a dedicated development communications specialist.

Strategic Communications

I specialise in strategic communications for internal and external audiences, content creation, and partnerships. With over 14 years in communications for development, I've led and executed communications strategies (digital and offline) on democracy, education, gender, climate action, and peacebuilding across Asia, Europe, and North America.

KEY SKILLS

Organisational communications strategy and branding development
Campaign strategy and implementation
Content creation (long-form and short-form content)

Media relations
Social media management
Event communications
Impact assessment

Filmmaking & Narrative Building

I specialise in creating visual narratives that highlight critical social issues. I have independently shot and directed award- winning documentaries, including India's first national-level film on the intersection of women's rights and religion. My extensive experience has also led to collaborations with international and grassroots organisations, producing films showcasing the impact of their projects for key stakeholders.

My expertise extends to narrative building, where I excel at transforming data-driven insights into compelling stories.

KEY SKILLS

Documentary filmmaking
Scriptwriting
Camera & Editing
Photo stories development
Message development

Graphic Design

Visual storytelling is a crucial component of my work. I utilise graphic design to create engaging and informative content that complements and enhances my communication strategies. My designs aim to make complex issues accessible and engaging for the audience.

I have a proven track record of designing a wide range of materials, including logos, reports, infographics, newsletters, social media graphics, and other visual elements.

KEY SKILLS

Branding and identity
Data visualization

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, and Corel Draw

International Fellowships & Grants

Banyan Impact Fellowship

Senior Fellow, Banyan Impact Fellowship (formerly Clinton Fellowship), American India Foundation, 2023-24 & 2024-25

Women’s Impact Alliance

Fellow, Empowered Leader Program, 2023

KAICIID & PaRD

Fellow, Road to the G20, Peacebuilding Forum, Network of Religious and Traditional Peacebuilders, KAICIID and the International Partnership for Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD), 2022

Korean Institute for Gender Equality Promotion and Education

AGenT Small Grant Program for Documentary Filmmaking, 2021 & 2022

Kitakyushu Forum on Asian Women, Japan,

Foreign correspondent, 2020

Sandbox Collective and Goethe-Institut

Fellow, Gender Bender Fellowship, 2019

Peacemakers Network

Fellow, Interfaith Fellowship Program, 2019-2020

Asia-Europe Foundation

Fellow, ASEF Young Leader Fellowship Program, 2018

Atlas Corps

Fellow, Atlas Corps Fellowship, 2017-2018

University of Virginia and The Presidential Precinct

Emerging Leader Fellow for the Global Leadership Forum 2017

Netherlands Universities’ Foundation for International Cooperation

Fellow, Radio Netherlands Training Centre, Netherlands Fellowship Program, 2014 & 2016

Certifications

USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

Reform Communication: Leadership, Strategy, and Stakeholder Engagement, 2025

Stanford University

Data-Driven Storytelling, 2021

Korean Institute for Gender Equality Promotion and Education

Asian Gender Trainers’ Network Program, 2020

IMD Business School

Art and Science of Communications, 2020

Georgetown University

21st Century Leadership Lessons, 2017

Radio Netherlands Training Centre

Multimedia Journalism for Changing Perspectives on Women's Rights, 2016 and Using Media for Development, 2014

Awards

Women & Religion in India

Shot over 300 days across 14 states, this groundbreaking film captures the experiences of over 200 women and girls from five major religions. It explores how faith influences women’s constitutional rights and highlights the evolving roles of women who challenge, redefine, and navigate religious traditions in their pursuit of equality.