Nisha Baliga

Nisha Baliga is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic leadership and urban planning. Currently serving as the Head of Strategy at MoCaFi since January 2023, Baliga previously held significant roles at Hester Street, including Co Executive Director and Consultant and Transition Advisor, where leadership facilitated the organization's rapid growth and national impact in various social justice fields. Baliga's earlier experience includes key positions at Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners, and involvement in several initiatives with Columbia University and international non-governmental organizations. Nisha Baliga holds an M.S. in Urban Planning from Columbia University and a B.A. in International Studies/Sociology-Anthropology from Ohio Wesleyan University.