Disha Sandeep Joshi is a development practitioner, policy researcher, and social sector professional working at the intersection of sustainability, governance, and community-led development. She is a Director at the Sankala Foundation, a New Delhi–based nonprofit focused on research, policy advocacy, and collaborative initiatives in areas such as water resource management, environmental conservation, public health, and inclusive development.

Over the past several years, her work has evolved from grassroots field research to designing and managing interdisciplinary policy and development initiatives. She has been involved in studies and projects addressing watershed management, climate resilience, rural livelihoods, and sustainable resource use, contributing to research that integrates field insights with policy analysis. Her work includes participation in studies related to the Uttarakhand Forest Resource Management Project supported by international cooperation frameworks.

Disha’s professional interests lie in bridging research with practical implementation. She has worked on projects and convenings that bring together government institutions, industry leaders, civil society organizations, and academic partners to address complex development challenges. Her work also involves curating policy dialogues, conferences, and publications that translate research into actionable strategies for sustainable development.

Through her engagement with multidisciplinary initiatives, she focuses on promoting evidence-based policy approaches and strengthening institutional collaboration to address issues such as climate resilience, water management, sustainable livelihoods, and inclusive growth.

Participant in: March 2023 Fellowship: Climate Change, Gender, and Conflict