Ranu is the Executive Director of CARM-DAKSH and a Development Consultant. Her previous roles include: Content Analyst, Solution Exchange, UNDP, Director (Policy, Research and Campaigns), Oxfam, India; Director Programmes in Aga Khan Foundation, India and Project Executive in PRADAN. Ranu has also worked as a freelance consultant for 14 years. She is passionate about Gender, livelihoods and environmental issues.