Juli is a development professional with over 12 years of experience engaging with communities, government institutions, schools, Children & youth, women, and community-based organisations. She holds a Master's in Rural Management from Shiv Nadar University, Delhi, and she is fascinated by people, places and the stories that connect them. 

Before joining NFI, Juli’s journey took her through diverse spaces of learning, research, and community work. She has been associated with organisations like the ant (the action northeast trust) and ATREE (Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment).