Ananya Koul

Masters in Curating at Royal College of Art and Anthropology graduate from University of Manchester. Interested in the anthropology of healthcare systems, and early years and family care.

Location

London and Bombay

Reflection on the Mentorship Program

I'm really grateful to have completed the programme with AAN and Eric.It gave me a practical, hands-on understanding of how anthropology can be applied, especially in areas like user design and healthcare. My mentor made time every week to guide me through new research methods and challenge my thinking, helping me turn rough ideas into structured, actionable work. Their industry experience was invaluable, and having a consistent sounding board helped me develop confidence, clarity, and a stronger sense of how I can use my skills in a tangible way. It’s really solidified my interest in working in the healthcare space and shown me what’s possible with the right guidance; but more importantly that there is a way (and need) to implement an anthropologist’s mindset into the business and healthcare world.