Dr. Shruti Shankar Gaur is a polymath and thought leader working at the intersection of education, inclusion, diversity, policy, and innovation. Holding a Ph.D. in Inclusive Education, she has been honored with a University Gold Medal and the Certificate of Academic Excellence by India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development, reflecting her commitment to transformative change.

As founder of Research & Innovation in Education (RIEDU), she leads initiatives like the Young Editors Program, fostering young global writers focused on inclusion and diversity. Inspired by UN SDG 4.5 and 4.7, her work includes teacher training workshops, academic publishing, and her poetry collection, Four Decades.

At The Digital Economist, till recently she served as Program Director at the Center of Excellence, managing the fellowship program and interdisciplinary collaborations. She has represented the organization at G20 India, the World Economic Forum in Davos, and Cannes Lions, contributing to global discussions on AI, policy, and socio-economic transformation.

Beyond policy, she is a Creative Partner, Mentor, and Strategist at Sankarsingh-Gonsalves Productions in Canada, advocating for culturally inclusive storytelling. In New Delhi, she is Director of Research, Innovation, and Inclusion at ae-research, leading the launch of its first DEI Lab.
Dr. Gaur’s work spans education, policy, and creative industries, ensuring a lasting impact on global inclusion, equity, and innovation. Whether mentoring young writers, shaping policy, or driving research, she remains a catalyst for transformative change.
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