I am an international development researcher focused on issues of education, early childhood development, gender, and policy across low- and middle-income countries. I conduct research and manage large-scale complex education datasets as a Data Specialist at EdPolicyWorks, University of Virginia.
I have a Ph.D. in Education Policy from Michigan State University. In my doctoral research, I used mixed-methods to examine the nuances of adult and parental involvement in early childhood care and education in Ghana, The Gambia, Zimbabwe, and India.
I have previously worked on policy issues related to education, health, early childhood development, and child protection at international organizations like UNICEF Innocenti and Oxford Policy Management. My work experience spans countries across South Asia, Africa, and South-East Asia. I’m passionate about contributing towards strengthening public policies and practice in low- and middle-income countries.
Vanika Grover 