Azania Thomas has had an interesting journey in international development. In 2005, she completed an MA in Economics, completed a teaching certification (CELTA), and worked as a PR and Capacity Development executive for an NGO in Mumbai. In 2007, she moved to Mexico City, where she worked as an English language teacher and Economics Lecturer for 5 years. She felt her work would have more meaning for marginalized populations in developing countries. She returned to India and began work as a training consultant for the British Council’s education programs in 2012. From 2013-2014, she studied at the University of Edinburgh, where she completed an MSc in South Asia and International Development. From 2016-2020, she worked as an education consultant for several British Council education projects across India. She now works as an independent capacity development consultant and writer. Apart from education and skill development, Azania also has an interest in issues affecting health care in India and is presently exploring connections between skill development and healthcare.