Varnika Kharkwal

Through her work with the Institute for Youth in Policy, she has developed experience in policy research, civil discourse, and youth-centered initiatives. Outside of YIP, Varnika serves on the Youth Advisory Board for Harvard’s Making Caring Common Project and the National Youth Advisory Board for Peer Health Exchange, where she contributes to initiatives focused on education, health equity, and youth well-being. She also serves as Fundraising Manager for the Young Advocates Council at the North Texas Food Bank, working to engage young people in addressing food insecurity in her community. Varnika is passionate about advancing equity in education and health, amplifying youth voices, and making complex ideas accessible to the communities they impact.