Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs
MPA
Neelam Sakaria

Neelam Sakaria

Neelam Sakaria

MPA

Neelam Sakaria has nearly a decade of nonprofit experience. Most recently, she served as chief of staff at New Public, an initiative focused on how the internet can better serve the public. Previously, she led investments at Echoing Green, a global social innovation fund that supports emerging entrepreneurs. With a commitment to equitable futures, she aspires to work in foreign affairs, and economic and technology policy. Neelam earned her bachelor’s degree from New York University and speaks four languages. She is originally from Queens, New York.