Harneet is a Ph.D. student enrolled in the interdisciplinary social science program at Syracuse University's Maxwell School. Under the guidance of Professor Sarah Hamersma, she focuses her research on education policy changes and their effects on student outcomes, human capital accumulation and labor economics.

Additionally, she is intrigued by factors affecting students' health and behavior and their impact on students’ performance. Before commencing her Ph.D. journey, she held the position of senior business analyst at a multinational corporation.