Parnika joined the Policy Institute in September 2023. She is a Research Assistant in the Evidence Development and Incubation Team where she is involved in quantitative analyses of programmes revolving around homelessness, cash transfers, education, and employment. She also provides project management support and assists in formulating policy reports and briefings across various projects.

Prior joining King’s, Parnika worked as a part-time researcher at London School of Economics and Political Science, conducting systematic reviews on topics pertaining to local economic growth and providing quantitative research support across the board.

Parnika holds a BA (Honours) in Economics from Miranda House, University of Delhi, India, and an MSc in International Development and Applied Development Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.