Ms. Isha Gharti is Ph.D. in Social Science from Chiangmai University, Thailand. She is an avid researcher and has been involved in numerous research in both the academic, and development sector. She has also contributed to the GoN (National Planning Commission) through research on poverty alleviation and transport infrastructure. 

Isha is also an Adjunct Lecturer at the Department of Peace Conflict and Development Studies and the Department of Social Work of Tribhuvan University.