Helly holds an M.A. in Development Communication from AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, and a B.A. (Hons) in Journalism from the Institute of Home Economics, Delhi University. She has worked with Azim Premji University and the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water. Additionally, she has been part of Parwaaz, an anti-human trafficking organization, and the Dharamshala International Film Festival. Her interests include working towards queer rights in India and creating safe spaces for stray animals.
At MAP, she works closely with the Communications team and supports the organisation’s day-to-day communication and related media and outreach initiatives.