About Aastha Hazarika

Aastha Hazarika works at the intersection of public policy, climate action and social inclusion. She joined Transitions Research as a Climate Corps Fellow, contributing to work on the PULL.AI project. Aastha is also pursuing a master’s in Public Sector Innovation and eGovernance through the Erasmus Mundus program. Previously, she worked with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in India, supporting national initiatives like the SMILE Scheme and the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. Her experience spans research, program coordination and digital communication across government and nonprofit sectors in India, Nepal and the EU. With academic training in Global Studies and Sociology, she brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to her work. Aastha is fluent in multiple languages and passionate about building more equitable and sustainable public systems