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Development Consultant | AI-Powered Development Consultant | AI-Powered Communications for Social Sector | MADVS, IGNOU

About

.I believe the most powerful thing in development work isn't data or policy — it's understanding people. I'm Ishita Dahiya, a development studies professional currently pursuing my Master's in Development Studies (MADVS) from IGNOU. My academic foundation is built on social policy, gender & development, rural livelihoods, and community-based approaches. But what truly drives me is something harder to put in a CV — I observe people. I notice the family navigating a government hospital alone with no one to guide them. I notice the child in a garden who hasn't yet learned to doubt himself. And I ask: what systems failed here, and how do we fix them? That empathy — combined with analytical thinking, storytelling ability, and a growing knowledge of India's development landscape — is what I bring to the social sector. What I'm building: → Expertise in community development and development communications → Research and writing skills through daily practice → A public voice on development issues through LinkedIn and published writing → AI-assisted content and communications workflows for social sector storytelling What I'm looking for: Remote volunteer roles, internships, or entry-level consulting opportunities in community development, social sector communications, or policy research. If you work in this space and are open to a 15-minute conversation — I would genuinely love to learn from your journey. Let's connect. 🙏

Location

India

Work experience

AI automation Developer at Freelance, Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos, remote, Building WhatsApp automation systems and AI workflows for small businesses using Make.com, OpenAI and Twilio.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government, Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila University, Khanpur Kalan, Sonipat

Master of Arts - MA, development studies, Indira Gandhi National Open University