Gulrukhsor Vanjieva is a Project and Research Assistant at the Institute of Public Policy and Administration (IPPA) of the University of Central Asia. She supports research and project coordination across initiatives related to sustainable development, education, youth studies, and regional cooperation. Gulrukhsor has contributed to programs such as the Rural Youth Studies, the Green Deal for Central Asian Universities (GDCAU), the Sustainable Infrastructure Program (SIPA), and the Life in Kyrgyzstan (LIK). She graduated from the American University of Central Asia in 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking. Her professional interests include project management, applied research, environmental sustainability, and youth empowerment.