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Sushmita Roy is Digital Marketing and Communications Manager at Rocket Learning. A passion for storytelling and social impact fuels her communications journey. With a background in journalism and psychology from New York University, she understands human behaviour and narrative crafting deeply. Sushmita has contributed to prominent publications like amNewYork, Straus News, the Times of India, Times Internet and Global Citizen. Her work with PENCIL Inc. and the Corporation for Supportive Housing in New York honed her ability to develop strategic content that broadens organisational reach. At Rocket Learning, she drives digital engagement and champions educational equity, always centring on the stories of underserved communities. Sushmita aims to create impactful communication strategies that promote inclusion and equity in education.