Deepti Pradhan
About Deepti Pradhan
Deepti Pradhan serves as the Associate Director of Prospect Research at Yale University, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and has extensive experience in research and academia, including previous roles at Penn State University and Cornell University.
Current Role at Yale University
Deepti Pradhan serves as the Associate Director of Prospect Research at Yale University. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the university's fundraising and development efforts. In this role, she focuses on identifying and researching potential donors to support Yale's initiatives. Her work is critical in enhancing the university's outreach and engagement with prospective supporters in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Deepti Pradhan earned her Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mumbai and a Master of Science from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in research methodologies and analytical skills, which she applies in her current role in prospect research.
Previous Academic Positions
Prior to her current role, Deepti Pradhan held several academic positions. She worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Penn State University from 1986 to 1990 and later as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Cornell University for one year in 1990. Additionally, she served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Penn State University from 1991 to 1995. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in research and academia.
Involvement with Yale Public Voices Fellowship
Deepti Pradhan has been actively involved with the Yale Public Voices Fellowship since 2015, serving as a Yale Public Voices Fellow with The Op-Ed Project. Her previous roles within the fellowship include Prospect Research Analyst, Development Associate/Editor, and Staff Writer. She worked in various capacities from 2008 to 2016, focusing on research and communication strategies to enhance public discourse.
Teaching Experience
Deepti Pradhan has experience in academia as an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of New Haven from 2002 to 2006. In this role, she contributed to the educational development of students, sharing her knowledge and expertise in her field.