Snehal Thakre is a public policy professional specializing in education policy, legislative reforms, and governance. As an Associate – Research & Training at the Centre for Civil Society, she works on the P&G Betiyan Scholarship Program, the Repeal of Laws Project, and K-12 education research, including the Ease of Operating School Index. She has experience in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and qualitative research, including conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and managing research projects. Snehal holds a Master’s degree in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering, a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy, Design & Management from the Indian School of Public Policy, and a Certificate in Public Policy & International Development from the Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago. Her research interests include public health, education, and institutional reforms, with a focus on data-driven policymaking.