Taara Rangarajan

Taara Rangarajan is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and strategic roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Chief of Staff in the Office of the President at the Ford Foundation since September 2019, Taara has a rich background in global partnerships and programs developed during tenure as Senior Director at GlobalCitizen from July 2017 to August 2019. Taara's career includes significant contributions as an Advisor to the National Security Advisor at the National Security Council and as a Special Assistant to Ambassador Susan E. Rice at the U.S. Department of State. Previous roles include key positions within The White House and various campaigns, including serving as Youth Vote Director for Obama for America. Educational credentials include a degree in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, awarded in 2007.