Ekta Godara
About Ekta Godara
Ekta Godara is an Associate Consultant at KPMG India, where she has worked since 2023. She has a background in development studies and has contributed to research on inclusive workspaces for the LGBTQIA+ community and environmental issues.
Work at KPMG India
Ekta Godara currently serves as an Associate Consultant at KPMG India, a position she has held since 2023. Her work is based in Gurugram, Haryana, India. In this role, she engages in various consulting projects, contributing her expertise to deliver solutions for clients. KPMG India is known for its focus on providing audit, tax, and advisory services across multiple sectors.
Previous Experience at Mission Antodaya
Prior to her current role, Ekta worked as a Team Evaluator at Mission Antodaya, which operates under the Office of Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, MP, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. This position lasted for one month in 2017 and involved evaluating initiatives aimed at poverty alleviation and community development in India.
Education and Expertise
Ekta Godara has a diverse educational background. She completed her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Development Studies at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science from Delhi University, completed between 2013 and 2016. Additionally, she studied Japanese Language and Literature at St. Stephen's College, Delhi, earning a certificate in 2020.
Research Contributions
Ekta is recognized for her contributions to research, particularly in the social and environmental sectors. She served as the lead author of the World Economic Forum's Maharashtra Social Context Assessment Report, which focused on the plastic waste sector. Furthermore, she conducted exploratory research identifying opportunities for microfinance institutions in the climate space, emphasizing the impact of climate change on marginalized communities.
Work Experience at Cafal Advisors
Before joining KPMG, Ekta worked as a Development Analyst at Cafal Advisors from 2022 to 2023. In this role, she contributed to various development projects, applying her analytical skills to support initiatives aimed at enhancing social and economic outcomes.