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Shambhavi Kalash is an international policy researcher and governance professional with extensive experience across multilateral institutions, global research initiatives, and public policy innovation platforms. She is currently pursuing a Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in International Relations at Harvard University, complemented by a Certificate in Cybersecurity for Leadership from the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. Her academic training focuses on international security, sustainability, transitional justice, and the intersection of governance and emerging technologies.
Her professional experience spans several United Nations bodies and international organizations. As an External Research and Editorial Contributor at the United Nations in Geneva, she has supported drafting and analytical inputs for UNHRC sessions, contributed to Special Rapporteur reports, and advised youth governance initiatives under the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda. She has also served as a Policy Contributor and Advisor for UNFCCC COP30, co-authoring governance and inclusion reform recommendations presented directly to the UN Climate Change Secretariat through a Yale University–led delegation. Additionally, her consultancy work with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) involved editing governance policy briefs and contributing strategic insights on gender-responsive rural development.
In parallel, Shambhavi is engaged in global research initiatives addressing urban governance, sustainability, and climate resilience. She serves as an Urban Governance Researcher with the Happy City Index, where she is responsible for city-level wellbeing and governance assessments, and as a Working Group Member with the International Water Association, contributing to cross-regional research on water-sensitive design and climate-resilient planning. She is also a member of Harvard Innovation Labs, where she is developing scalable governance and policy innovation frameworks for her self-founded public policy initiative.
Beyond institutional work, she brings strong leadership and interdisciplinary expertise. She previously led a five-year mental health and accessibility initiative supporting neurodivergent communities, integrating policy-informed design with lived-experience advocacy. Her research output includes publications on generative AI regulation, gendered perspectives on work motivation, and climate governance, alongside certifications in international climate action and green fiscal policy. Her profile reflects a strong alignment with techno-legal research, policy innovation, and globally oriented governance scholarship.
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