Kiran grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Bucknell University in 2019 with a degree in environmental studies and a minor in classics and ancient Mediterranean studies. She joined the Peace Corps as a Maternal and Child Health and HIV/AIDS Educator, and served in Zambia until being evacuated due to the coronavirus pandemic.

As a Fellow on Chebeague Island, Kiran provides works with the Chebeague Island Recreation Center to develop programming for community members of all ages.