Saniya is a Master of Public Policy student at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy. With a professional background in social-impact consulting, she has advised private companies, philanthropic foundations, and government agencies on measuring the effectiveness of interventions across education, health, and climate resilience. Her work on rigorous impact evaluations gives her a data-driven lens for diagnosing development challenges and designing evidence-based solutions.
Her research and professional interests lie at the intersection of capital markets and climate change. Her research and professional interests lie at the intersection of capital markets and climate change, examining how finance can be leveraged to drive sustainable mitigation and adaptation solutions. She is passionate about exploring how innovative financial mechanisms such as blended finance, green bonds, and impact investing can accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and strengthen climate resilience.
