Kirran Syed

Kirran Syed is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience across various sectors, currently serving as the Senior Director of Global Internal Communications at Environmental Defense Fund since March 2022. Prior to this role, Kirran held the position of Director of Internal Communications at Prudential Financial, where strategic communication efforts empowered employees and facilitated change. Experience also includes leading internal communications at Nestlé and serving as a Communications Specialist at NYU Langone Medical Center, where communication strategies were developed for high-profile presentations and external website launches. Kirran's background encompasses event management, media relations, and editing roles at organizations such as the Kaiser Family Foundation, Duke University, the Associated Press, and The Daily Times. Kirran holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Duke University and a Bachelor's degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.