Divya Anjali Balashanker

As a trained analyst and researcher, she brings sharp insight and academic grounding to every project. Divya’s degree in Land Economy from the University of Cambridge gives her a strong foundation in economics, environment, development, and policy for tackling complex, multi-layered development challenges.

Divya strives to understand how people live, what they need, and how development can better serve them. Whether engaging directly with residents as part of an equality impact assessment or studying the data behind a local needs assessment, she is driven by the difference that carefully considered planning can make.

No two days look the same for Divya. Whether she is carrying out a site visit, engaging with stakeholders, carrying out deep-dive research, or writing and reporting, her days are varied, fast-moving, and purposeful.

What matters most to Divya is seeing her work used in real life decision-making, being involved with projects that bring housing, services, and opportunities to people and communities, and working on developments that are grounded in what communities need - not just what looks good on paper.

Divya is fascinated by what makes projects truly succeed and is determined to help shape ones that do.