Shreni Jani

Public Policy Research Associate with 2+ years of experience at leading think tanks. Skilled in end-to-end project management — from field research design and stakeholder mapping to report writing and donor presentations, quantitative and qualitative analysis, with a published policy article and a track record of translating research into actionable recommendations for government and stakeholders.

Research Associate - CUTS - Jaipur

(2024-06 - 2026-05)

• Led 10+ FGDs and in-depth interviews across 10 divisions in Rajasthan for the Grassroots Philanthropy Project, producing reports with actionable findings; conducted data analysis and prepared reports for SDG Localisation across Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Meghalaya.
• Mapped and engaged 50+ stakeholders across government, CSOs, academia, and think tanks for SDG Localisation projects; designed and facilitated multi-stakeholder workshops to support policy dialogue and decision-making.
• Supported strategic communications and outreach for road safety and governance initiatives through content creation, social media management, media engagement, and stakeholder communications, including press notes, campaigns, newsletters, and public-facing materials.
• Advocated for key provisions of the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019 in Rajasthan by engaging with the Transport Department and senior officials; drafted official communications, managed media advocacy, and prepared policy briefs and abstracts.
• Drafted 10+ project proposals, budgets, pitch decks, and presentations aligned with donor requirements to support fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and project implementation.

Policy Research Intern in Municipal Finance - Janaagraha - Bengaluru, Karnataka

(2023-09 - 2024-03)

• Analysed municipal budget reforms for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Uttar Pradesh through data collection and policy research; facilitated stakeholder engagement and conducted workshops.
• Researched and compared Property Tax and Professional Tax policies across states, providing actionable insights to support ULB decision-making and fiscal reforms.

Policy Research Intern - Center for Public Policy Research (CPPR) - Kochin, Kerala

(2023-02 - 2023-05)

• Conducted research and policy analysis on urban mobility and public transport systems across five Tier-II cities, producing reports, publications, and recommendations.
• Authored a report on bus system development in Pune, engaging with government stakeholders, research institutions, and NGOs to support project implementation and stakeholder coordination.

Master's in Public Policy - Public Policy - University of Mumbai (2021 - 2023)

Bachelor's in Economics - Economics - University of Mumbai (2020 - 2020)