Priyanka brings over 8 years of extensive professional experience in urban planning, gained through diverse research and consulting roles with semi-governmental, academic, and private institutions. Currently, she leads the State Engagements vertical and contributes as a Subject Matter Expert in the NULP project. In her prior role, she held the position of Research Associate at NIUA, focusing on activities related to data analysis and stakeholder management under the Smart Data and Inclusive Cities (SDIC) project. Her previous engagements include delivering capacity-building initiatives under missions such as AMRUT, SBM, and Smart City, along with projects involving Detailed Project Reports (DPR) on Solid Waste Management and the development of business proposals. Priyanka is a graduate with Masters in Urban Planning from the School of Planning & Architecture, Delhi, and a Masters in Geography from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Additionally, she holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Environment Law & Management.