Genevie Fernandes is an independent social research and documentation consultant based in Mumbai. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Honors) and Anthropology from St Xavier’s College and obtaining a Master’s degree in Sociology from the University of Mumbai, she has been working extensively in the domain of Public Health and Livelihoods with Mumbai’s urban poor. She has conducted city wide formative and evaluative research studies and documentation projects for organizations including Mumbai Districts AIDS Control Society (NACO), Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs (India Office), UNICEF, Indian Institute of Health and Family Welfare, BUILD, Bread for the World and the Aangan Trust. She has also co-authored a scientific research article on Food Insecurity in urban poor households in Mumbai, and a guide titled ‘Shakti Clinic: Salah Kendra’ that captured the entire strategic communication process for demand generation of HIV testing centers under Mumbai Districts AIDS Control Society. Genevie joins The Essayist as the editorial assistant.