Urvi Patel

Urvi Patel is a Policy Analyst specializing in Housing and Income Security at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities since January 2023, having previously held an internship focused on Income Security (TANF). Urvi served as a Project Manager and DEI Coordinator at Aspire Skill Development from August 2022 to August 2023 and worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant in the Criminal Justice Department at Rutgers University - Camden from August 2021 to August 2022. Experience also includes a position as Program Coordinator at ReadyKids and a Writing Consultant at Georgetown Learning Centers. Urvi's earlier roles include Programming and Training Assistant and Community Development & Education Specialist with the Peace Corps, as well as Community Engagement Specialist with AmeriCorps VISTA. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Public Affairs & Community Development from Rutgers University - Camden and a Bachelor of Science in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication, Nonprofit Studies, and Humanitarian Affairs from James Madison University.