Jyoti is a Senior Social Protection Specialist at the World Bank, where she works on social protection and employment policies and programs in Nepal and the Maldives. Her work focuses on strengthening equitable, inclusive, and resilient social protection systems that help individuals and families manage risks, build human capital, and seize economic opportunities throughout their lives. She works closely with governments, development partners, and other stakeholders to design and support policies and programs that expand access to social protection, particularly for vulnerable and underserved populations.
She is passionate about equity of opportunity for all and is committed to promote that through all her engagements. Through Samaanta, she strives to pay forward the educational opportunities she received to others in need. She holds a Master’s in public policy from Hertie School of Governance, Germany.