Raina Roy is a Research Associate at the Centre for Civil Society, with a background in development economics, policy research, and quantitative analysis. She holds an MSc in Development Economics and Policy from the University of Manchester, UK, and a BSc (Honours) in Economics from the Symbiosis School of Economics.

Before joining CCS, Raina worked in research, finance, and insights roles across academic, corporate, and development-sector organisations. At the University of Manchester Students’ Union, she worked on research and policy initiatives, translating quantitative findings into policy submissions and stakeholder engagement. She later led the Finance vertical at Johnson Controls in the UK, working with global teams and managing data-driven reporting and financial operations.

At CCS, Raina is engaged in research on India's K–12 education system and regulatory reforms, working with researchers, policy practitioners, and government stakeholders. She has a strong interest in quantitative research, econometrics, and using data to understand governance and labour-market dynamics.

Beyond work, Raina has been an art enthusiast and dancer for over two decades and enjoys exploring different forms of art.