Nikita focuses on building M&E systems for Trickle Up across the world. Prior to Trickle Up, Nikita worked at J-PAL South Asia, working to foster evidence-based decision-making in the region. She supported capacity building and training, working with non-profits, private foundations, government, and multilateral partners to help them develop their Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks. As a health policy specialist, Nikita worked to build research partnerships and advocate for evidence-informed policies. She has also worked as an independent consultant on projects with multilateral and regional organizations. A Chevening Scholar, Nikita has a Master of Science in Urban Studies from University College London and a Bachelor of Economics and International Development from University of Bath.