Radha Rajkotia

Radha Rajkotia has a diverse work experience spanning various organizations and roles. Most recently, Radha served as the Chief Executive Officer at Building Markets since 2022. Prior to that, from 2019 to 2022, Radha worked as the Chief Research and Policy Officer at Innovations for Poverty Action.

Radha's previous experience includes working at the International Rescue Committee, where they held the position of Senior Director of Economic Recovery and Development from 2012 to 2018, and Senior Technical Advisor for Youth and Livelihoods from 2007 to 2012. Radha also worked as a Research Consultant for the Department for International Development in 2008.

Additionally, Radha had a role as a Project Coordinator at asphaleia from 2001 to 2005. They also worked as a Research Consultant at the University of Sussex in 2004, conducting research and publishing a paper on migration and pro-policy in Africa for the Department for International Development.

Overall, Radha Rajkotia has extensive experience in research, policy development, and leadership roles within organizations focused on poverty reduction, economic development, and humanitarian issues.

Radha Rajkotia attended the University of Sussex from 2001 to 2002, where they obtained a Master's degree in Migration Studies. Radha continued their education at the same institution from 2002 to 2003, completing a Master of Science degree in Social Research Methods. Subsequently, Radha pursued a PhD program at the University of Sussex from 2003 to 2007, specializing in Geography with a focus on Refugee Studies.