Anushka Shirali

Anushka Shirali is a Principal Research Associate at Westat since August 2020, holding roles such as Deputy Director of the SEAC and Capacity Building Manager at the Region 14 Comprehensive Center. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Education Consultant with an Education Consultant firm, and leading innovations in learning at RMC Research Corporation from August 2011 to September 2019. Anushka has also contributed to educational research at MIT Media Lab and worked as a Technology Integration Coach, focusing on educational technology and curriculum development. With a Master's degree in Educational/Instructional Technology from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from St. Xavier's College, Anushka has a robust foundation in education and training, complemented by experience in relationship management and project leadership across various educational settings.