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The Research Team

Principal Investigators
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Daryl Collins

CEO and Founder, Decodis

Author of the acclaimed Portfolios of the Poor and a pioneer working at the intersection of finance and human vulnerability, Dr. Daryl Collins leverages the experience of executing Financial Diaries studies in over 10 countries.

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Katrina Burgess

Director, Leir Institute for Migration and Human Security

A migrant specialist with 20+ years of experience doing research with vulnerable populations, Dr. Burgess is an Associate Professor at The Fletcher School at Tufts University.

Research Consultants
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Kim Wilson

Researcher, Sr. Lecturer at The Fletcher School

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Liz Kellison

Gender, Strategy, and Development Consultant

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Carole Irungu

Field Research Associate

Decodis Team
Bamzi Banchiri

Bamzi Banchiri

Project Manager

Pravarakya Reddy Battula

Pravarakya Reddy Battula

Director of Data Analytics

Adrija Bhattacharya

Adrija Bhattacharya

Data Analyst

Rohini Roy

Rohini Roy

Project Manager

Leona Mathias

Leona Mathias

Data Analyst

Marcia Almeida Mendes

Marcia Almeida Mendes

Director of Storytelling

Derry Moore

Derry Moore

Lead Linguist

Dhanashri Sawant

Dhanashri Sawant

Data Analyst

The Fletcher School Team
Daniel Ng'abei Kibet

Daniel Ng'abei Kibet

Research Assistant

Social entrepreneur with field knowledge of Kenya. Master of International Business candidate (2023)

Robin Tharakan

Robin Tharakan

Research Assistant

Computer engineer focused on cybersecurity and privacy. Master of Arts candidate (2023)

Farhana Sarwar

Farhana Sarwar

Research Assistant

Focused on environment and GIS with a background in communication. Master of Arts candidate (2024)

Anuli Mefor

Anuli Mefor

Former Research Assistant

M&E professional with a background in international relations. Master of Arts (2022)

Lakshmee Vinayak Sharma

Lakshmee Vinayak Sharma

Research Assistant

Anthropology expert with a background in technology policy. Master of Arts candidate (2023)

Sakshi Chandra

Sakshi Chandra

Former Research Assistant

Trained lawyer with a background in gender and human rights. Master of Arts (2022)

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