Deviyani Dixit
About Deviyani Dixit
Deviyani Dixit is a Senior Research Associate at the Global Women's Institute, where she leads the Communications and Outreach team. She has a background in International Development and has held various roles in research and consulting, contributing to gender and development initiatives globally.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Deviyani Dixit serves as a Senior Research Associate at the Global Women's Institute (GWI) at The George Washington University. She has held this position since 2018. In her role, she leads the Communications and Outreach team, focusing on initiatives that promote gender equality and women's empowerment. Her work involves strategic communication and outreach efforts to enhance the visibility and impact of the institute's projects.
Previous Experience at The George Washington University
Before her current role, Deviyani Dixit worked as a Research Associate at the Global Women's Institute for three months in 2018. This position allowed her to contribute to research initiatives aimed at addressing gender issues on a global scale. Her experience at the institute laid the foundation for her current leadership role.
Educational Background
Deviyani Dixit studied at Clark University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Development and Social Change & Economics from 2009 to 2013. She continued her education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Development and Social Change in 2014. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in development theories and economic principles.
Professional Experience in Gender and Development
Deviyani Dixit has extensive experience in the field of gender and development. She worked as a Gender and GBV Consultant at The World Bank from 2015 to 2018, where she focused on gender-based violence issues. Additionally, she played a key role in designing Papua New Guinea's country programme document for the Spotlight Initiative, which included co-facilitating stakeholder consultations. Her work has contributed to various projects aimed at improving gender equality.
Consulting and Internships
Throughout her career, Deviyani Dixit has held various consulting roles and internships that have enriched her expertise. She served as an Independent Consultant at Energy Points Inc. and interned at organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund and Save the Children US. These experiences have allowed her to gain practical insights into the challenges and strategies in the development sector.