Jakera Rahman is a dedicated and proficient team member of SAIST who is currently serving as an Operations Associate. She is steadfastly committed to advancing knowledge and fosters collaborations across diverse disciplines to address intricate challenges. Her proficiencies encompass program execution, team leadership, data collection, communication, literature analysis, financial management, and adeptness in statistical software. These competencies enable her to significantly contribute to program implementation, data acquisition, human resources, financial oversight, and report composition. Her professional journey commenced as a Research Assistant engaged in the project titled "Effectiveness and Scalability of Programs for Children who are Out of School and At Risk of Dropping Out in Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh," funded by IDRC and GPE-KIX with SAIST Foundation. She operated at the grassroots level in this capacity, actively overseeing data-gathering initiatives, liaising with stakeholders, executing programs within urban slum environments, and crafting comprehensive financial reports. She holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSS) and a Master of Social Sciences (MSS) degree from the Department of Economics at Noakhali Science and Technology University. Her academic pursuits seamlessly align with her dedication to community service through research-oriented endeavors. In summary, Jakera Rahman's professional trajectory epitomizes a fusion of academic acumen and hands-on experience, underscoring her unwavering commitment to applying her expertise for meaningful contributions to research, program implementation, and community welfare.