Ashka Naik

Ashka Naik has extensive work experience in various leadership roles within the non-profit and sustainable design sectors. Ashka is currently serving as the Director of Research and Policy at Corporate Accountability, where they lead the research team and directs the food program. Ashka is also the co-founder and principal of Artha Studio, a sustainable design consultancy that focuses on advancing the development of India's rural and urban communities. Previously, they served as the Executive Director of HEET, overseeing operations, programs, and fundraising activities for the organization. Ashka also worked as the Director of ACUPCC Initiatives at Second Nature, leading outreach and fundraising for the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment. Ashka has a background in sustainability consulting and project coordination, having worked as a Project Coordinator/Sustainability Consultant at Harvard University's Office for Sustainability, and as a Design Associate/Researcher at Vastu-Shilpa Foundation. Their work experience showcases their expertise in research, policy development, strategic planning, sustainability capacity-building, and fundraising.

Ashka Naik started their education in 1996 at the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) in India, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Architecture/Design in 2001. Ashka then pursued a Master's Degree in Sustainable Product Design at Birmingham City University from 2004 to 2005.

In 2007, Ashka obtained a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP BD+C) certification from the Green Building Certification Institute. Ashka also received an OSHA 10 Certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Organization, although the year of obtaining these certifications is not specified.

Ashka later enrolled at Harvard Extension School in 2007 to study Environmental Management, but the specific duration or degree obtained is not provided in the information.

Currently, Ashka is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Global Inclusion and Social Development at UMass Boston. Their expected completion year is 2024.

No information regarding the specific months of certification or degrees obtained is provided for the additional certifications they obtained in The Economics of Sustainability Program.