Professional Experience:
Nainika Dinesh has amassed a diverse range of professional experiences across academia, museum education, and consulting. At the University of Pennsylvania Museum, she serves as a Graduate Guide, leading tours and presentations for a global audience. In 2022, she worked as an Editor for Education South Asia, where she evaluated and edited articles focusing on education and the South Asian region. Nainika’s consulting role at Krea University in 2023 involved conducting research on the intersection of economy, technology, and education policies, and designing a syllabus for a course on new university models. Prior to this, she managed the Inclusion and Diversity Office and Career Services Office at Krea University, where she conducted research on intersectional pedagogy, organized workshops on diversity and consent, and curated internships for undergraduate students. Nainika also facilitated DEI workshops at Ashoka University, engaging hundreds of students in discussions on diversity and intersectionality. In her role with Omprakash, she consulted with the Kawempe Youth Centre in Kampala on a digital storytelling project and facilitated a webinar on hierarchies in education for NGOs worldwide. Additionally, Nainika has experience as a Teaching Practicum Assistant, Peer Tutor, and Research Assistant at Ashoka University, and has interned with United Way, managing social media campaigns and volunteer relations, and with WordsWorth, developing curriculums for beginner English learners.