As Senior Policy Associate, Karisha supports IPA Philippines in policy outreach work, including engaging with key partners in governments, NGOs, foundations, and multilateral aid agencies. She also supports project development efforts of the country office, particularly steering the Education and Social Protection portfolios. Before joining IPA, she worked for the Office of the Secretary of the University of the Philippines as a researcher and administrative officer. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Research and a Master’s degree in Development Economics from the University of the Philippines.