Priyanka Jain is a development sector professional with over 13 years of experience working at the intersection of gender, youth, health, and education. She currently serves as the State Lead for Project Manzil, where she provides strategic leadership to initiatives focused on vocational skilling, learning pathways, and empowerment of adolescent girls, working closely with government systems and partners in Rajasthan.
Over the years, Priyanka has contributed to the design and implementation of large-scale, evidence-based programmes and has supported policy processes related to youth development, gender equality, and adolescent wellbeing. Her work spans programme strategy, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and systems strengthening, with a strong focus on reaching marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Fun fact: Outside work, Priyanka enjoys long walks and believes they are her best space for reflection and new ideas.