Swathi Pottabathini

Swathi Pottabathini is a policy enthusiast currently serving as a Senior Project Associate with the Telangana government. She is deeply committed to creating meaningful impact at the grassroots level through evidence-based policy interventions. Swathi draws inspiration from Gandhi’s talisman, which guides her approach to her work. Her career includes significant experience in grassroots organizations, including a role at a non-governmental organization working with tribal communities, and as a Chief Program Officer at GramHeet, where she focused on aiding smallholder farmers. Swathi is also recognized for her academic and leadership pursuits, being a Caux Scholar-Asia Plateau and a Lead Like a Girl Fellow. Beyond her professional endeavors, she engages in creating sustainable art, practices yoga, reads voraciously, writes with passion, and travels widely.