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Vanisha Sampat

Vanisha Sampat

Program Lead focused on research and public policy

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Joined April 2026
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Summary

Research-driven program professional with public policy expertise: Vanisha's background includes market and sector research at AlphaSights and program roles at C3 where her research skills and understanding of public policy inform program design and thought leadership. wegrowwithc3+1
International academic training in international relations: She completed an MA in International Relations at NYU (graduated May 2021) after undergraduate studies at Bocconi, reflecting sustained focus on global affairs and Asian studies during graduate work. nyu+1
Public communicator and speaker: Vanisha has presented publicly as a TEDx student speaker ("What I Learnt from My Hair"), demonstrating strengths in storytelling and translating personal experience into broader reflections on emotional intelligence. ted+1
Engaged in sustainability and regional development topics: Through C3 she contributes to content and events exploring sustainability, food systems, and climate finance in the MENAT region, indicating an interest in ESG-related program work. wegrowwithc3+1

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Writing

Feeding the Future: How Technology is Shaping the UAE’s Food Systems

June 1, 2025

Co-authored piece examining UAE government initiatives, private-sector roles, and regional startups driving food security and technology-enabled solutions in the UAE.

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Hobbies

Public speaking and storytelling (delivered TEDx talk) ted+1