Yoganand Chillarige

Yoganand Chillarige possesses extensive experience in research and policy analysis, currently serving as Associate Research Manager at Acumen, LLC since August 2013, where roles have included Senior Policy Lead and Policy Lead. Prior experience includes a position as a Graduate Consultant at the National Agency for Technological Development, focusing on energy efficiency policy frameworks, and a Teaching Assistant role at Columbia University supporting courses in Economic Analysis and Quantitative Methods. Earlier career highlights include internships at UNICEF Uzbekistan and Goldman Sachs, as well as research roles at Daiwa Capital Markets and the Centre for Good Governance. Chillarige holds a Master of Public Administration in Economic and Political Development from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Statistics from Singapore Management University.