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Simranjeet Dhir (She / Her)

Research Manager

University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)

Master's DegreeBarcelona School of Economics

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Summary

Strategic MEL expert with 8+ years of experience driving high-impact evaluations across Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Expertise in managing multi-sector research using advanced techniques like RCTs, regression discontinuity, and difference-in-differences. Proven success in securing over $5M in funding from the Gates Foundation, World Bank, US DOS, and J-PAL. Adept at bridging rigorous impact evaluation methods with participatory MEL strategies to enhance accountability and learning. Strong leadership in coordinating cross-functional teams, overseeing research execution, and translating insights into policy and programmatic action.

Experience

  • research & development
  • monitoring / evaluation
  • anti-poverty / social justice
  • economic policy
  • africa
  • united states
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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