Jaya Goklani
PDM Scholar, Class of 2025

Jaya Goklani is an avid traveller and learner who has lived in both northern and southern parts of India, gaining diverse cultural experiences. She holds a Bachelor’s in History and Tourism and a Master’s in International Studies from Stella Maris College, Chennai. Her interests include climate change, sustainability, international security, conflict and peace studies, human rights, and public and foreign policy. Jaya views 21st-century environmental challenges as integral to International Relations, with global repercussions. Her work experience has heightened her awareness of the importance of sustainable development, motivating her to connect her academic knowledge to influence ESG initiatives and global policymaking.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaya-goklani/

Sreyoshi Mitra
PDM Scholar, Class of 2025

Born and brought up in Kolkata, West Bengal, Sreyoshi Mitra studied Sociology for her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. She first became interested in Public Policy in her third semester of postgraduate studies and decided that she wanted to pursue a career in the field. After considerable research, she discovered the flagship programme at the Indian School of Public Policy. She is keen to learn the intricacies of policymaking, particularly through gaining practical knowledge and field experience. She looks forward to exploring new and relevant perspectives in public policy and governance. Following this course, she aspires to pursue a PhD in Public Policy and Governance.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sreyoshi-mitra-52b136206/