People
Biography
Tarra Kohli is the Associate Director for CESR East. She also serves as Program Manager for the Interplay of Genes and Environment Across Multiple Studies (IGEMS). Her work includes research program management, operational coordination, and administrative support for CESR’s research initiatives.
Prior to joining CESR, she worked in international development research and evaluation, managing projects for organizations including the World Bank, Norad, and the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. She previously worked at RAND Corporation and the World Bank, where she contributed to institutional portfolio reviews, knowledge management, and information dissemination.
She received her Bachelor of Arts from University of Virginia, holds a Master of Arts from Georgetown University, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Liberal Studies from Georgetown University.
Education
Ph.D. Doctor of Liberal Studies (DLS), Georgetown University, 2027
B.A. International Relations, History, University of Virginia,
M.A. Critical Theory (English), Georgetown University