{"id":83,"date":"2024-06-23T10:44:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-23T10:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/85.17.71.208\/~pkmeghna\/?page_id=83"},"modified":"2024-06-23T10:45:08","modified_gmt":"2024-06-23T10:45:08","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meghnajalan.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"83\" class=\"elementor elementor-83\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7181076 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7181076\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e5c7ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7e5c7ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n\t\t<p style=\"border: 0px solid #d9d9e3; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; margin-bottom: 1.25em; color: #374151; font-family: S\u00f6hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: #f7f7f8; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-align: center;\">Welcome!<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"border: 0px solid #d9d9e3; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; margin-top: 1.25em; margin-bottom: 1.25em; color: #374151; font-family: S\u00f6hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: #f7f7f8; text-decoration-thickness: initial;\">Thank you for visiting my website.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"border: 0px solid #d9d9e3; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; margin-top: 1.25em; margin-bottom: 1.25em; color: #374151; font-family: S\u00f6hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: #f7f7f8; text-decoration-thickness: initial;\">I am currently pursuing a Master of Public Policy degree from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hertie-school.org\/en\/\">The Hertie School<\/a> in Berlin while working as a Government Relations Consultant at The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akshayapatra.org\/\">Akshaya Patra Foundation<\/a> in India. During my time in Berlin, I also had the opportunity to work as a working student for two German organizations, <a href=\"https:\/\/aam-digital.com\/\">Aam Digital <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/goodvision.org\/our-organization\/\">Good Vision<\/a>, for six months each.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"border: 0px solid #d9d9e3; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; margin-top: 1.25em; margin-bottom: 1.25em; color: #374151; font-family: S\u00f6hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: #f7f7f8; text-decoration-thickness: initial;\">Prior to joining Hertie, I worked at <a href=\"https:\/\/apcoworldwide.com\/\">APCO Worldwide <\/a>in New Delhi, a global communication consultancy firm. My role at APCO provided me with valuable experience in public affairs and policy, allowing me to collaborate with both developmental and non-developmental organizations. I worked closely with partners from various sectors, helping them navigate the legislative landscape in India. Additionally, I spearheaded campaigns focused on sustainable growth in the country. Working with a diverse range of clients at APCO strengthened my skills and enabled me to address a wide array of concerns.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"border: 0px solid #d9d9e3; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; margin-top: 1.25em; margin-bottom: 1.25em; color: #374151; font-family: S\u00f6hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: #f7f7f8; text-decoration-thickness: initial;\">My career began as a lead parliament and policy analyst under the guidance of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tathagata_Satpathy\">Mr. Tathagata Satpathy<\/a>, a Lok Sabha MP. This experience served as a launching pad for my career in public policy, as I gained extensive expertise in policy analysis, conceptualization, and drafting political briefs. I analyzed budget documents, parliamentary standing committee reports, and bill briefs.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"border: 0px solid #d9d9e3; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; margin-top: 1.25em; margin-bottom: 1.25em; color: #374151; font-family: S\u00f6hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: #f7f7f8; text-decoration-thickness: initial;\">Driven by my desire to contribute to society, I volunteered for \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thequint.com\/international\">The Quint<\/a>\u2018 for a short period, where I participated in a campaign called \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thequint.com\/quintlab\/talking-stalking\/\">Talking Stalking<\/a>.\u2019 The campaign aimed to make stalking a non-bailable offense in India.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"border: 0px solid #d9d9e3; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; margin-top: 1.25em; margin-bottom: 1.25em; color: #374151; font-family: S\u00f6hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: #f7f7f8; text-decoration-thickness: initial;\">I also embarked on an entrepreneurial journey by co-founding \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/currypatta_bymadhujalan\/?hl=en\">Curry Patta by Madhu Jalan<\/a>,\u201d an eco-sustainable initiative that provides wholesome home-cooked food in the Delhi NCR region. This venture allowed us to address two important issues. Firstly, it contributed to job creation for individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting migrant crisis. Secondly, it enabled us to deliver nourishing meals to individuals and families during a time when health is of utmost importance.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"border: 0px solid #d9d9e3; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; margin-top: 1.25em; margin-bottom: 1.25em; color: #374151; font-family: S\u00f6hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: #f7f7f8; text-decoration-thickness: initial;\">I am deeply passionate about utilizing my research and communication skills to make a meaningful impact on society while continuously learning and growing both professionally and personally.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"border: 0px solid #d9d9e3; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; margin-top: 1.25em; margin-bottom: 0px; color: #374151; font-family: S\u00f6hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: #f7f7f8; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meghnajalan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/resume_Meghna-Jalan-2.pdf\"><u><b>Feel free to download my CV to learn more about my experience and qualifications<\/b><\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\t<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome! 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