lok Virendra Tiwari is a governance and public policy researcher with experience in democratic decentralisation, digital public infrastructure, electoral politics, institutional partnerships, and Indian foreign policy. His professional interests lie at the intersection of technology, governance, and democratic decentralisation, bringing together research, policy engagement, and institutional collaboration.

Prior to joining GRAAM, he served as Program Manager – Instructional Delivery at Rishihood University, where he led the Foundation Program under the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, teaching courses on governance, global challenges, leadership, and systems thinking. He previously worked as a Political Consultant with Varahe Analytics, contributing to political research, electoral strategy, and stakeholder coordination during the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly Elections. His experience also includes research with the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, where he conducted field studies on tribal rights, welfare, and socio-economic challenges in Jharkhand.

Alok has represented India at international platforms, including the World Food Forum organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, the Youth20 (Y20)–G20 process, and the ASEAN–India Youth Summit. He has also contributed to research and evaluation assignments, including the assessment of citizens’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices during the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.

He holds a Master of Arts in Political Science (Governance and Foreign Policy), a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Sciences through the Chanakya Fellowship at Chanakya University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Mumbai. He was also selected as one of 17 participants worldwide for an international summer school on decentralisation, good governance, and geopolitical shifts, jointly organised by Universität Passau and the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Germany, in 2026.

An active researcher and writer, Alok has contributed to working papers, policy reports, journal articles, book chapters, and opinion pieces addressing digital public infrastructure, local governance, democratic institutions, and public policy.

At GRAAM, he focuses on strengthening government partnerships, strategic engagement, and knowledge consulting across the Northern Region. His work aims to foster institutional collaborations, advance evidence-informed policymaking, and strengthen the connection between grassroots perspectives and governance reforms.