PRITHVI IYER
Summary
Policy analyst and program manager working at the intersection of technology and peace-building; emphasis in evidence-based policymaking to build online social cohesion. Expertise in big data analysis, policy advocacy, writing policy briefs, and liaising with international diplomats and civil society organizations; ability to bridge the gap between research and practice. Extensive experience managing large-scale research projects, most recently as Assistant Director of the Peace-tech and Polarization lab at Notre Dame, reflecting both academic and administrative skillsets.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Peace Tech and Polarization Lab, Kroc Institute
08.2023 - Current
- Oversee the numerous research projects and grant proposals undertaken by the lab in collaboration with Prof Lisa Schirch (Kroc Institute, University of Notre Dame)
- Identified and engaged in cross-cultural collaborations with researchers working in tech policy from non-Western contexts to inform the research output of the lab
- Coordinated the launch of the Council on Technology and Social Cohesion in collaboration with the Centre for Humane Technology and Search for Common Ground
- Published primary research on the role of technology as a threat to democratic governance for the Toda Peace Institute.
Graduate Assistant
Oxfam America
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Administered a care policy scorecard to assess US federal policy on gender-related care work
- Conducting 30 Key-Informant Interviews with members of the US government and think tanks/NGOs as part of the research
- Co-authored a policy report summarizing the findings to help Oxfam America's Gender Policy team with its advocacy efforts.
Research Assistant
Kroc Institute for International Peace, Contending Modernities Lab
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Edited and oversaw the publication of research articles on the website
- Worked towards bolstering the emphasis on South Asian conflicts in the repository of literature published
- Devised a training module on religious polarization to assist faculty at the Kroc Institute.
Teaching Assistant
Ashoka University
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted professor Simantini Ghosh in teaching and grading coursework for a statistics and research methods class taught for undergraduates in Psychology
- Also performed the same duties for an undergraduate course in clinical psychology.
Research Assistant
Observer Research Foundation, ORF
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Wrote 30+ publications for Observer Research Foundation, Global Network for Extremism Technology, and newspapers like the Print and Hindustan Times
- Topics included the role of technology in causing political conflict, international security, and policies on countering online extremism
- Represented ORF at the American Embassy with members of the Senate to discuss the geopolitical implications of revoking Article 370 in Kashmir and the challenges it presents for India and its global relations
- Led a research team on a project gauging Indian youth perception of Indian foreign policy for ORF
- This project was done in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs India.
Consultant
Athena Education
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted 15 aspiring undergraduates to get into their dream schools
- Acted as a consultant for students at every stage of their application journey
- Conducted a research workshop to train young students on understanding the fundamentals of social science research before they commenced their undergraduate education.
Project Assistant
Healing Kashmir
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Developed a pilot program for school children suffering from PTSD due to conflict and violence in Kashmir
- Benefits of the program included increased focus in class, better attendance, and reduced conflicts between students and families.
Education
Master of Arts - Global Affairs- Governance and Policy
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05.2023
Post Graduate Diploma - Psychology
Ashoka University
India 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ashoka University
India05.2018
Skills
- Programming Languages: R, STATA, JASP, and SPSS
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Statistical Data Gathering
- Analyzing and Synthesizing Data
- Conducting Surveys
- Program Support
- Research Project Design
Additional Information
- Honors & Awards: , Riberas Orjales Fellow at Notre Dame. Best Undergraduate Thesis Award. Thesis Mentor for aspiring undergraduate researchers in Psychology at Ashoka University.
Timeline
Assistant Director
Peace Tech and Polarization Lab, Kroc Institute
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Oxfam America
06.2022 - 12.2023
Research Assistant
Kroc Institute for International Peace, Contending Modernities Lab
09.2021 - 05.2022
Teaching Assistant
Ashoka University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Research Assistant
Observer Research Foundation, ORF
07.2019 - 05.2021
Consultant
Athena Education
04.2019 - 07.2019
Project Assistant
Healing Kashmir
07.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Global Affairs- Governance and Policy
University of Notre Dame
Post Graduate Diploma - Psychology
Ashoka University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ashoka University
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