Namra Naseer

Namra Naseer is an Industry Relations Specialist at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS), where she focuses on strategic employer engagement initiatives across 18 SPS programs. Prior to joining Columbia SPS, Namra gained experience in economic development and venture strategy, working as a Summer Analyst at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). She has worked with startups on business development, market expansion, and strategy formulation, helping drive growth and innovation.

Previously, she held roles as a research associate, managing international conferences and authored policy papers on governance and economic policy. She also served as a Stimson Center Research Fellow in Washington, DC, working with global think tanks and policymakers on strategic policy issues.

Namra holds a Master’s degree in Information Strategy from Columbia University and an additional Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies, with expertise in global security, diplomacy, and conflict resolution. She is an active member of the nonprofits – Internet Society and ICANN, contributing to global discussions on Internet governance and digital policy.

She is also a VC University Fellow and has previously been a Fellow at Harvard College for International Affairs, the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (UNIGF), and the World Bank Youth Forum.