HELLO.
I'M SUSH
I'm an anthropologist and school leader with six years of experience driving strategy and operations for a network of nine K–12 schools in India, and an amateur photographer and avid reader in my free time.
raised in Long Island, New York & Florida (USA) / Haryana, India
All about thinking like an anthropologist, decoding culture, and redesigning schools
Fieldnotes from the intersection of IR and education
A selection of projects and editorials I've been involved with:
Husdon Institute
Edited this research report highlighting defense, education and skill development, India's energy challenges, health care, innovation, rights, labor market reforms and trade under the PM Narendra Modi's administration.
Brookings 2017
Co-edited this magisterial examination of Islam’s place in Europe’s historical, cultural, and political landscape.
Harvard Press 2022
Collaborated with Oxford Professor Ruth Harris as a Research Assistant on her book about Swami Vivekananda
Everyday Oxford life
wore a news reporter hat and covered daily life at Oxford and global events for the news section
Gen-Z Leadership Project
Designed and lead a summer cultural immersion and teaching program in India collaborating with top global universities including University of Oxford Internship office.
Research Specializing in South Asia
Middle East Institute, Afghanistan and Pakistan Department for Dr. Marvin Weibbaum (Washington DC) and Hudson Institute, South Asia Department for Ambassador Hussain Haqqani and Dr. Aparna Pande (Washington DC), American University, Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies, under Ambassador Akbar S. Ahmed
Education
University of Oxford
M.Sc. Social Anthropology (Merit) 2018-19
Member of St. Peter's College
Thesis Supervisor: Dr. David Gellner and Dr. Inge DanielsThesis: Anthropology of Capitalism
Fieldwork: Skill Development Institutes in India
Cherwell Student Newspaper reporter
Student Representative for Msc Social Anthropology in the Graduate Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) at School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, University of Oxford
Student Representative for Anthropology and Archaeology Library Committee
American University
B.A. International Studies 2013-17
Member of School of International Service
Research Assistant to Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies
Co-Founder of The Interfaith Project
Specialization: International development, Latin American Studies, Dairy-Cooperatives and Agribusiness
Teaching Assistant: Macro-economicsLet's connect
If you're passionate about anthropology, scaling innovations in education, and driving foundational learning—especially in moral and spiritual education—let’s connect!
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