Emily Franchett

Research Coordinator for the LEAPS program

Emily Franchett is the research coordinator for the LEAPS program. Prior to joining the LEAPS team, Emily worked in community-based health education and youth development programming with Peace Corps Albania and supported an evaluation of a home-visiting program to promote early childhood development in Rwanda. She holds an S.M. in Global Health & Population from … Continue reading “Emily Franchett”

Shahnaz Hakro

Evaluation Lead for the LEAPS Program

Shahnaz is the Evaluation Lead for the LEAPS Program. Shahnaz has a Master’s degree in sociology. She has 15 years of experience in community-based early childhood development research with Aga Khan University. Her expertise includes quantitative and qualitative data collection, child development assessments, training, coaching, supervision, and quality assurance. Shahnaz is currently working as an … Continue reading “Shahnaz Hakro”

Saima Siyal

Study Coordinator and Research Manager for the LEAPS program

Saima is the Study Coordinator and Research Manager for the LEAPS program. Saima Siyal has master’s degrees in Education and Sociology. She has 13 years of experience in managing community-based parenting and education programs to promote early child development working with Aga Khan University.  She has significant experience in program management, training and supervising intervention … Continue reading “Saima Siyal”

Tasleem Soomro

Intervention Lead for the LEAPS program

Tasleem Soomro is the intervention lead for the LEAPS program. She has a Master’s degree in English literature and Bachelor’s in education. She has 17 years of experience in education management at Bahria Foundation and Aga Khan University. She has expertise in coordination, management, training, supervision, and coaching.