Shruti Lakhtakia is a student of Economics who wishes to pursue a career in economic and developmental policy making, with her primary focus on the South Asian region. Born and brought up in India, she has consistently excelled academically, besides undertaking several professional internships and experiences, including working with the Reserve Bank of India as a Young Scholar. She enjoys writing and traveling, and hopes to make a difference by tying together the power of small changes with the power of big dreams."