Ira is a young water professional with experience working in the intersection of water, climate and finance within different institutions, including the University of Oxford, Asian Development Bank, World Bank, Stockholm Environment Institute, Global Water Partnership and UNDP. She is a strong partnerships and networks builder, believer in tools, and a science-based approach. She has done a WSPM master's degree in 2022-2023 and then took on the role of the Oxford Water Network coordinator, successfully expanding the reach of the Network across various departments of the University and organising the first Oxford Water Day. Ira is now based in Lima, Peru, exploring new opportunities.