Kiran Patel is a Senior Investment Analyst at KrisDan Management, Inc., focusing on investments in public and private markets. Patel serves on the Alumni Council at Wake Forest University, contributing to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. Involvement with the Southeastern Hedge Fund Association enhances knowledge of best practices and regulatory changes within the alternative investment community. Previous experience includes an Investment Analyst role at Windancer Holdings, LLC, and various positions at Fifth Third Bank, where Patel provided support in capital markets derivatives. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Economics with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Wake Forest University and further training in investment strategies from Wharton Executive Education.