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Nisha Anand
Chief Executive Officer
Nisha Anand is an Indian-American activist, mom of two teenagers, and leader for racial justice. Once a radical grassroots activist arrested in Burma for passing out pro-democracy leaflets, Nisha’s expansive organizing experience and work with mentors like Van Jones, solidified her belief in the power of working with
unlikely partners to find real solutions. As Dream.Org's CEO, Nisha leads a diverse group of people who are learning, like her, the value of unconventional relationships. Nisha’s journey from punk-rock protester to common ground champion is documented in her TED talk, The Radical Act of Choosing Common Ground.
Areas of Expertise:
• Choosing common ground
• Partnering with unlikely allies
• Practicing servant leadership
• Nonprofit fundraising
