Anum currently plays a pivotal role at CERP in leading a maternal child wasting project in collaboration with R4D and BMGF. The project focuses on KP province’s market landscape and integrates nutrition financing strategies in Pakistan. With an MS in Development Studies from Information Technology University, Lahore, and a BSc in Psychology with Counselling Skills from Middlesex University, London, Anum specializes in the nexus of technology, policy, and development. In her thesis, she provided key insights into the impacts of public spending on SDG-based indicators in Pakistan, enhancing our understanding of effective development financing. Before joining CERP, Anum held various positions, including Graduate Research Fellow at ITU and Hydro-informatics Intern at the United Nations University. Her dedication to integrating gender perspectives in the energy sector and her research contributions to responsible AI applications in disaster management highlight her commitment to sustainable and inclusive development. Anum aims to leverage her background in psychology, extensive research experience, and technical acumen to positively impact policies and practices, with the goal of ensuring inclusive development in the Pakistani landscape.