Jahnavi Rao

Jahnavi Rao is an accomplished leader and advocate in civic engagement and public policy. As the President and Founder of New Voters, Jahnavi also serves as the Director and Co-Founder of the New Voters Research Network. In addition to these roles, Jahnavi is a Senior Fellow at the University of Maryland's Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement and has gained experience as a Student Affiliate at Harvard University's STAR Lab. Jahnavi furthered professional development as a White House Intern in the Office of Public Engagement. Jahnavi holds a Bachelor's degree in Government with a Public Policy Track from Harvard University, completed in 2023, and is a graduate of Conestoga Senior High School.