Aishwarya Kuruttukulam
About Aishwarya Kuruttukulam
Aishwarya Kuruttukulam is a Research Assistant at Yale University, specializing in International and Development Economics. She has a background in Economics from St. Stephen's College and has worked on various projects related to agriculture and environmental reform.
Current Role at Yale University
Aishwarya Kuruttukulam serves as a Coordinator for the Green Innovator Community at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to initiatives that promote sustainable practices and innovation within the business environment. Additionally, she works as a Research Assistant at Yale University, a role she has maintained since 2021. In this capacity, she engages in research activities that support academic projects and contribute to the university's mission in the fields of international and development economics.
Education and Expertise
Aishwarya Kuruttukulam has a strong academic background in economics and climate change. She completed her BA Honours in Economics at St. Stephen's College, Delhi, from 2015 to 2018. She furthered her education by studying Data, Economics, and Policy through MITx on edX, earning a Master's degree from 2020 to 2021. In 2021, she also studied Climate Change: Learning for Action at Terra.do for 11 months. Currently, she is pursuing a Master's degree in International and Development Economics at Yale University.
Professional Experience
Aishwarya has diverse professional experience across various organizations. She worked as an Impact Officer at the Global Shapers Community, World Economic Forum, since 2021. Previously, she served as a Fellow at Avaana Capital from 2020 to 2021, where she contributed to deal sourcing and investment evaluations. Her earlier roles include an internship at EY in Data Analytics Performance Improvement in 2017 and a consultancy position at mByom from 2018 to 2019. She also managed a project with a budget exceeding INR 1200 crore and collaborated with international funding agencies on government projects.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Aishwarya held a leadership role as President of The Economics Society at St. Stephen's College from 2016 to 2018. In this position, she facilitated discussions and activities related to economics among students. Her involvement in community initiatives extends to her role at the Global Shapers Community, where she focuses on creating positive social impact. Additionally, she has served as an academic researcher for studies conducted by the Kerala State Planning Board, contributing to institutional reform in agriculture and the environment.