Sharmila Shankarkumar

Sharmila Shankarkumar is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in writing and consulting. Currently serving as a Ghostwriter at StoryTerrace since August 2024, Sharmila focuses on helping individuals and businesses articulate their narratives authentically. As a Science Writer for Underknown since March 2024, Sharmila contributes to the Webby award-winning show What If?, after previously working with Underknown to develop scripts exploring the Solar System in late 2022. Sharmila's science writing also includes a role at Biobot Analytics from April 2023 to March 2024, where collaborations led to creative content about microbiomes. A former Partner at Mercer with a decade-long career in health benefits consulting, Sharmila has held various notable positions, including Chief of Staff at Oliver Wyman and Product Consultant at Marsh, demonstrating a strong foundation in both economics and consulting. Sharmila earned a Master of Arts in Economics from Stanford University, coupled with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Dartmouth College, and completed coursework in Science Writing at UC Berkeley Extension.