Background & Experience

Kershlin Krishna

Technology, Policy & Institutional Change

I work at the intersection of emerging technology, public policy, and institutional change. My work focuses on how artificial intelligence is reshaping organizations, markets, governance, and collective problem-solving—and how policy and institutional design can help steer those changes toward better outcomes.

Currently, I work as a Project Manager and Policy Analyst at the Brookings Institution's Center for Sustainable Development in Washington, D.C., where I contribute to the 17 Rooms initiative—a platform that convenes global experts, policymakers, and changemakers to drive actionable progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). My research there spans AI, human agency, sustainable development, and new models of collaboration.

Professional Experience

Washington, D.C.

Brookings Institution

Project Manager & Policy Analyst, Center for Sustainable Development

Contributing to the 17 Rooms initiative, a platform driving actionable progress on the Sustainable Development Goals through global collaboration. Leading research on AI-human collaboration, health financing, and housing policy.

Los Angeles

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Government, Economic and Public Diplomacy Manager

Managed diplomatic relations and economic partnerships between Australia and the United States West Coast region, strengthening bilateral ties and promoting trade opportunities.

Australia

Australian Government

Political Advisor (7 years)

Served as advisor to the Australian Minister for Trade and the Premier of South Australia. Worked on Australia's trade relationships with China, the UK, and the US, as well as the South Australian Government's pandemic response.

Academic Background

London School of Economics and Political Science

Master of Public Policy

Distinction

University of Adelaide

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Commerce