Radhika is the Chief Operating Officer for the Data Science Institute, where she leads an extensive portfolio of administrative and operational priorities at the Institute, serving as a key strategic advisor on the leadership team.

Previously, Radhika was Vice President and Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President for University Life at Columbia University. Her prior experience includes serving as the Director of Administration for the American Red Cross, where she spearheaded long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane Sandy across five states. Additionally, Radhika has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, leading large-scale economic development and real estate investment projects in New York City and internationally over a decade.

A proud Columbia alumna, Radhika holds a dual master’s degree in Urban Planning and International Affairs from the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation and the School of International and Public Affairs. She also has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Michigan. In her spare time, you’ll find her with a book, her family and friends, or a karaoke microphone in hand.

Executive Assistant: Maisem Jaloudi