West Coast Region
Mehrab Ahmed Joy
West Coast Manager
Mehrab Ahmed Joy is a dedicated researcher from the University of Barishal, specializing in marketing and development studies. His research interests include community development, education, democracy, social change, and data-driven analysis of societal issues- with a growing focus on coastal areas and their socio-economic dynamics. Currently, he is serving as the West Coast Manager (WCM) at Project Upokul. As for his previous research experiences, he has served as Research Assistant (RA) at the Bonn Institute for Development and Democracy (BIDD), where he contributed to both qualitative and quantitative research projects. In addition, he has worked with several NGOs, INGOs, and youth platforms such as: The Hunger Project Bangladesh, Save the Children, and Bsafe Foundation. Through his academic and field experiences, Mehrab combines analytical rigor with community engagement to advance inclusive and evidence-based development research.
Iffat Ara Achol
West Coast Officer
She has gained practical research experience as a Data Enumerator with organizations such as Bsafe Foundation and The Hunger Project Bangladesh, where she was involved in conducting both quantitative and qualitative field studies, including focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs). In addition, she has contributed to academic research as an ArcGIS Mapper, with her collaborative work published in Springer.
Beyond her academic engagements, Achol actively participates in campus leadership and community service. She currently serves as Vice President of the Barishal University Environment Conservation Society, leading initiatives related to environmental awareness, youth empowerment, and sustainability.
