Urvashi Sudhindra
About Urvashi Sudhindra
Urvashi Sudhindra is a Program Assistant for the World Ocean Summit at The Economist, where she manages logistics and enhances stakeholder engagement. She has a diverse educational background in Political Science and International Relations, complemented by various roles in research and project management.
Current Role at The Economist
Urvashi Sudhindra serves as a Program Assistant for the World Ocean Summit at The Economist, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she engages with a global community focused on enhancing the ocean ecosystem. Her responsibilities include managing logistics and administrative tasks to ensure the success of events within the World Ocean Summit Series. She also utilizes her research skills to improve speaker engagement and stakeholder mapping.
Previous Experience at Observer Research Foundation
Prior to her current role, Urvashi worked as a Research Assistant at the Observer Research Foundation for three months in 2015. This position was based in the New Delhi Area, India, where she contributed to research initiatives that informed policy discussions.
Experience at The Chao Track
Urvashi held the position of Project Secretary at The Chao Track from 2019 to 2020 for one year. During her tenure, she was involved in project management and coordination efforts. This role was also based in the New Delhi Area, India.
Educational Background
Urvashi holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from Fergusson College, which she completed from 2010 to 2013. She further pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Relations and Affairs at the University of Warwick from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she is studying at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), focusing on Political Economy and International Relations, and is also enrolled in a Certificate Course in Baking and Pastry Arts at Lavonne Academy.
Skills and Knowledge in Ocean Ecosystem
Urvashi gains firsthand knowledge of the ocean ecosystem through her work, focusing on various sectors such as governance, fishing, tourism, shipping, aquaculture, and finance. Her role at The Economist allows her to interact with experts and stakeholders dedicated to improving the ocean environment.