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Ruchika Joshi

  • CDT Global
  • Ruchika Joshi was a Fellow at CDT’s AI Governance Lab, where she developed technically rigorous solutions for policy and industry leaders.

    Prior to CDT, Ruchika worked with Harvard’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, the UK Parliament’s Science and Technology Committee, and Ofcom.

    In addition to her AI governance expertise, Ruchika has led strategy and operations as Chief of Staff to the CEOs of a global consulting firm and an AI startup. Before that, she managed cross functional teams advising national governments, businesses, and multilaterals across Asia and Africa to deploy data and technology for increased impact in healthcare, education, employment, and public service delivery.

    Ruchika holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and International Development from the Harvard Kennedy School.

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