Ira is a social impact entrepreneur and public policy practitioner with six years of development sector experience. She has worked with government bodies, international development entities, donor agencies and NGOs on multi-sectoral projects, including education, child protection, agriculture and rural livelihoods, skill development and urban development. Her clients include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF, UNDP, ADB, World Bank and the Government of India. An Indian Thought for Food fellow, Ira has authored thought leadership policy and socio-economic reports.