Bibek Acharya is a PhD. Candidate in Political Science at the University of New Mexico. Bibek is interested in international relations, comparative politics, and methods. Bibek works as a Research Assistant at Cradle to Career Policy Institute (CCPI). He is engaged in conducting education policy and program evaluation that supports policymaking for children and families. He holds a master's degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of New Mexico and the University of Louisiana at Monroe, respectively.