Soniya Gupta-Rawal

Soniya Gupta-Rawal has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Soniya is currently serving as the President of Bridges for Enterprise, where they have previously held the positions of Vice President (Incubation) and Project Leader for the Consulting Team. In these roles, they managed a team of consulting associates and worked on projects aimed at digitizing local businesses in Africa.

Soniya has also worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Cambridge, a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, and a Regional Network Coordinator for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Additionally, they have held research positions at MICA | The School of Ideas and the Centre for Advanced Studies in Policy Research.

Prior to their current roles, Soniya gained experience as a Consultant at EY, where they provided research and analytical support for various projects. Soniya has also been involved in social initiatives through their role as an Enactus DSE Member at the Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics, and gained experience in the field of taxation during their time as a Project Lead Trainee at EY and an Advisory Intern at Grant Thornton LLP.

Overall, Soniya Gupta-Rawal has a strong background in consulting, research, and leadership roles, with a focus on social entrepreneurship and sustainable development.

Soniya Gupta-Rawal's education history begins in 2006 when they attended Bal Bharati Public School, where they focused on studying commerce for eight years. In 2014, they enrolled at Shri Ram College of Commerce and obtained their Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in 2017.

After completing their undergraduate studies, Soniya pursued further education and joined Delhi School of Economics. Soniya earned their Master of Commerce (Honours) degree from there in 2019.

In 2021, Soniya was accepted into the University of Cambridge as a Commonwealth Scholar and commenced their Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program in Strategy, Marketing, and Operations. Soniya completed this degree in 2022.

Continuing their academic journey, Soniya is currently enrolled at the University of Cambridge, where they are pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Quantitative Marketing.

In addition to their formal education, Soniya Gupta-Rawal has also obtained several certifications. In 2017, they completed a course on Portfolio and Risk Management, earning a certificate from Coursera. In 2019, they obtained a certificate in Understanding Research Methods from the same institution. Most recently, in 2022, Soniya obtained a certification in Understanding Development Impact from FutureLearn, offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.