Aakanksha Gautam has been with Days for Girls Nepal since 2020. She is passionate about working with women, girls and communities at the grassroots level all across the country.

Prior to joining Days for Girls, Aakanksha volunteered online with the United Nations for several years and graduated with a degree in Environmental Science. She describes herself as an energetic, flexible people-person who values integrity and respects diversity. In her off-hours, she enjoys cooking and exploring new places.