Ruhi Bengali
Director of Policy Implementation @Everytown For Gun Safety
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Policy Implementation @Everytown For Gun Safety
New York, NY, US
Spearhead the development and strategic direction of a newly created portfolio to ensure the effectiveimplementation of existing gun safety laws.• Collaborate across departments to contribute to the establishment of short- and long-term priorities, promoting a cross-functional approach to achieving our mission.• Generate innovative ideas for research projects, advocacy efforts, communications, and outreach, andproblem-solve as challenges arise to ensure that the organization stays nimble and responsive.• Act as a recognized subject matter expert in gun violence policy, domestic violence and public healthresearch, representing the organization in media appearances, conferences, and internal training sessions, including at the Bloomberg American Health Summit 2022.• Manage a team of 2-4 employees of varied educational and work backgrounds, ensuring balanced work distribution and alignment with organizational goals and mission.• Orchestrated a highly successful national convening of over 50 gun safety policy experts, facilitatingextensive discussions and actionable outcomes.• Co-authored and steered the publication of a groundbreaking report informed by the convening, providing invaluable guidance to state and local policymakers for the improved implementation of extreme risk laws.
EDUCATION
SOAS University of London
Master of Science (MS), Development Economics
NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Policy Analysis
St. Xavier's College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics and Statistics
SKILLS
ABOUT RUHI BENGALI
I am a public policy professional with nearly a decade of experience in project and people management across issue areas including gun safety, domestic violence, immigration, and economic development. I have a demonstrated track record of successfully leading diverse teams, fostering collaboration in dynamic environments and have a knack for leveraging data and simplifying academic research to serve complex advocacy campaigns successfully. I thrive in a fast paced environment, being able to effectively manage competing priorities and multiple large projects simultaneously. I am a detail oriented individual and can spot a typo from a mile away. I am also no stranger to breaking barriers through hard work and persistence. I am the only woman in my father\'s community in India to have pursued a graduate degree, not to mention having two of them from reputed universities abroad. Public policy and data analyses as a means to advance social justice and gender equity movements are of great interest to me. I am always looking to expand my network, and am open to new opportunities in the field.
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