Jigyasa Sharma | Program Manager
US Ignite

Jigyasa Sharma is a Smart Communities Program Manager at US Ignite, where she spearheads initiatives addressing a spectrum of technology policy issues within US Ignite communities. With a keen focus on innovation districts (testbeds), connectivity, mobility, digital trust, data governance, equity, and community engagement, Jigyasa has made significant contributions to projects with prominent organizations such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), Purdue Research Foundation, and Toyota Mobility Foundation.  Bringing a wealth of experience in economics and policy, Jigyasa has an extensive background in collaborating with non-profits and government entities in diverse global settings, including the United States, Singapore, India, China, and Indonesia. Prior to her role at US Ignite, she played a pivotal role at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) in Singapore. Her accomplishments include co-authoring books on competitiveness and ease of doing business in India, and evaluating the productivity of small and medium enterprises in Singapore. Jigyasa's academic journey is marked by academic excellence, having earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Delhi, India, a Master’s Degree in Applied Economics from the National University of Singapore, and a second Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the prestigious University of California, Berkeley.