Jigyasa Sharma is a Director on the Board of our Company. She is a Smart Communities Program Manager at US Ignite, where she spearheads initiatives addressing a spectrum of technology policy issues within US Ignite communities. With a keen focus on innovation districts (testbeds), connectivity, mobility, digital trust, data governance, equity, and community engagement, Jigyasa has made significant contributions to projects with the National Science Foundation (NSF), Purdue Research Foundation, and Toyota Mobility Foundation. Bringing a wealth of experience in economics and policy, Jigyasa has an extensive background in collaborating with non-profits and government entities in diverse global settings, including the United States, Singapore, India, China, and Indonesia.
Jigyasa's academic journey is marked by academic excellence, having earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Delhi, India, a Master’s Degree in Applied Economics from the National University of Singapore, and a second Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the prestigious University of California, Berkeley.
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