Eleanor Turner
Ellie leads CEGA’s research initiatives. She manages BERI’s grant competitions and matchmaking process. Previously she worked with the Economic Growth sector at Development Alternatives Inc., managing projects in Eastern and Southern Africa and Southeast Asia. She has also conducted research with the Food Security Group at Michigan State University (MSU) and the Corporate Executive Board. She has a Masters degree in agricultural economics from MSU and a Bachelor degree in economics from Cornell.
Nisha Giridhar
Nisha supports CEGA’s agriculture development and reproductive health initiatives. Previously, she was a Fulbright Student Scholar in Ethiopia where her research focused on urban agriculture and land security. She has also worked with domestic violence survivors and HIV infected women at Buduburam Refugee Camp in Ghana. Nisha holds a BA in International Relations from New York University.
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