Naya Pawar

About Naya Pawar

I\'m a strategist specializing in communications and advocacy in the social impact space. With expertise spanning media, communication, digital products, and global/public health, I\'ve spearheaded national campaigns across 50 states and 6 countries, reshaping narratives and influencing public policy. Passionate about leveraging storytelling and digital tools to drive impact, I strongly believe that robust communications and advocacy are fundamental to safeguarding human rights. I\'ve reached over 12M lives through social impact campaigns, saved $5B in costs in underserved communities, and led crisis campaigns during COVID-19, addressing issues like food insecurity and digital accessibility. Highlights of my work include- Facilitating a Fortune 5 company\'s pro bono consulting division, resulting in $49M in impact (2022)- Producing a documentary on women\'s shelter conditions, shaping policy and directing investment funds- Founding a nonprofit to tackle maternal health disparities- Contributing to cross-sector collaborations at the UN 2023 Conference. Outside of work, I serve on the Social Impact Media Awards (SIMA) Selection Committee and support as a full-spectrum birth and postpartum community doula. Recipient of the Hayley Petit Violence Prevention Fellowship, Ashoka University Social Entrepreneurship Fund, and a UN Panelist.

Experience

1. Associate Director, Digital Campaigns

   Purpose

   Jul 2024 — Present

Education

• University of Connecticut

  Global Health and Policy B.S., Data Analytics (Honors), International Relations and Affairs

  2014 — 2018