Druta Bhatt (SHE/HER)

Research Analyst, PCRG

Druta Bhatt is passionate about evidence-based policy-making and research-informed advocacy.

In her role as PCRG’s research analyst, she identifies and analyzes research trends, focusing on areas including bank lending practices, housing and development financing, transportation funding and land use strategies. Bhatt aims to improve existing research projects as well as identify gaps in research and expand it to include new target areas where necessary. 

Bhatt is a recent graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, where she pursued a master’s in public policy and management. Her academic background was also centered on international relations and journalism. Before coming to PCRG, Bhatt’s worked with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh.