Rupa is the Director of Development at the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice.

Rupa comes to the Institute with a broad range of skills and experiences. Before joining the Institute, Rupa spent five years successfully directing and consulting on New Jersey municipal political campaigns where she oversaw everything from strategy, fundraising, messaging and organizing. She has extensive experience in leading data driven process improvement projects to drive efficiencies in both the private and public sector and launched and built a successful small business that partnered with NGOs and local organizations promoting women’s education and financial independence.

Rupa holds degrees in Economics and English Literature from NYU and Rutgers.