Mellon Foundation
Rokeya Rahman is an experienced professional in grants management and operations, currently serving as Assistant Director at the Mellon Foundation since October 2022. Prior to this role, Rokeya held positions as Senior Grants Manager and Grants Manager at The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust from July 2016 to October 2022. Other notable roles include Grants Associate at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Corporate Relations Assistant at NYU Stern School of Business. Rokeya began a career in the nonprofit sector as Finance & Development Coordinator at Link Community Charter School. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Administration from NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Rutgers University.