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The Research Team

Principal Investigators
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Daryl Collins

CEO and Founder, Decodis

Author of the acclaimed Portfolios of the Poor and a pioneer working at the intersection of finance and human vulnerability, Dr. Daryl Collins leverages the experience of executing Financial Diaries studies in over 10 countries.

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Katrina Burgess

Director, Leir Institute for Migration and Human Security

A migrant specialist with 20+ years of experience doing research with vulnerable populations, Dr. Burgess is an Associate Professor at The Fletcher School at Tufts University.

Research Consultants
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Kim Wilson

Researcher, Sr. Lecturer at The Fletcher School

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Liz Kellison

Gender, Strategy, and Development Consultant

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Carole Irungu

Field Research Associate

Decodis Team
Bamzi Banchiri

Bamzi Banchiri

Project Manager

Pravarakya Reddy Battula

Pravarakya Reddy Battula

Director of Data Analytics

Adrija Bhattacharya

Adrija Bhattacharya

Data Analyst

Rohini Roy

Rohini Roy

Project Manager

Leona Mathias

Leona Mathias

Data Analyst

Marcia Almeida Mendes

Marcia Almeida Mendes

Director of Storytelling

Derry Moore

Derry Moore

Lead Linguist

Dhanashri Sawant

Dhanashri Sawant

Data Analyst

The Fletcher School Team
Farhana Sarwar

Farhana Sarwar

Research Assistant

Focused on environment and GIS with a background in communication. Master of Arts candidate (2024).

Saanchita Chandrakumar

Saanchita Chandrakumar

Research Assistant

Legal and policy professional working in the intersection of digital inclusion, strategic partnerships and policy. Master of Arts candidate (2024).

Salina Zaheen

Salina Zaheen

Research Assistant

Focused on the intersection of human security and international development. Master of Arts candidate (2024).

Dalila Sumani Zakari

Dalila Sumani Zakari

Research Assistant

A political science professional focused on women and youth economic empowerment. Master of Arts (2024).

Ramya Ramakrishnan

Ramya Ramakrishnan

Research Assistant

Focused on M&E and digital development. Master of Arts candidate (2024).

Maggie Adomako

Maggie Adomako

Research Assistant

Part humanitarian, part security analyst focusing on protection mechanisms and financial inclusion. PhD in International Relations.

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