Apoorva Gundu

Apoorva "Ava" Gundu is a seasoned professional in public relations and communications, currently serving as the Public Relations and Communications Coordinator at Downtown Denver Partnership since January 2024. As a Co-Founder of Urja Arts, Ava has effectively organized fundraising events for social and health causes, while managing sponsorships and artists. Previous roles at SideCar Public Relations included positions as Public Relations Associate and Coordinator, where Ava curated social media content and pitched to media outlets. Ava's experience encompasses research and data analysis in psychology and neuroscience, as demonstrated during time as a Research Assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder, as well as contributions in youth advocacy and wellness at organizations like the Colorado Meth Project. Ava holds a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Psychology and has completed business credentialing through Harvard Business School Online.