Nikita Sharma

Nikita Sharma is an experienced economics editor currently working at the International Growth Centre since December 2019, where notable contributions include serving as the main speaker for the Impact and Policy Research Institute's State of Gender Equality series. Previously, Nikita held the position of Managing Editor at VoxDev from December 2019 to June 2022, overseeing various media formats related to development economics research. Additional experience includes roles as a research mentee with the Research In Color Foundation and research assistant positions at both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Yale University, focusing on impactful economic studies. Prior editorial leadership was demonstrated at Qrius, where Nikita managed a team of editors, as well as earlier positions in various editorial capacities. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Development Economics and International Development from Yale University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Miranda House, University of Delhi.