Neeraja Penumetcha
About Neeraja Penumetcha
Neeraja Penumetcha is a Senior Manager of Programs and Operations at the United Nations Foundation, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master's degree from Duke University and has extensive experience in technology and impact roles within the organization.
Work at United Nations Foundation
Neeraja Penumetcha currently serves as Senior Manager, Programs & Operations at the United Nations Foundation, a position she has held since 2020. Prior to this role, she worked in various capacities within the organization, including Senior Manager, Technology & Impacts from 2018 to 2020, and Manager of Technology, Impacts & Analytics from 2017 to 2018. She also held the position of Senior Associate, Testing & Technology from 2015 to 2017. Her experience at the United Nations Foundation spans over five years, focusing on technology and program operations.
Education and Expertise
Neeraja Penumetcha holds multiple degrees from prestigious institutions. She earned a Master of Science (MSc) from Duke University, where she studied from 2011 to 2012. Prior to that, she completed a Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) at The Johns Hopkins University from 2004 to 2006. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from The University of Texas at Austin, which she obtained from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in technology and engineering.
Professional Background
Neeraja Penumetcha has built a career focused on technology and program management. Her tenure at the United Nations Foundation includes various roles that emphasize her expertise in technology impacts and analytics. She has progressed from a Senior Associate to a Senior Manager, demonstrating her capability in managing complex programs and operations. Her experience spans over a decade, with a significant portion dedicated to roles that integrate technology with organizational goals.
Career Progression
Neeraja Penumetcha's career at the United Nations Foundation illustrates a clear trajectory of growth and increasing responsibility. She began as a Senior Associate in 2015, advancing to Manager of Technology, Impacts & Analytics in 2017, and then to Senior Manager, Technology & Impacts in 2018. In 2020, she transitioned to her current role as Senior Manager, Programs & Operations. This progression highlights her ability to adapt and lead in various technological and operational capacities.