Niharika Rao

Niharika Rao serves as the Political and Legislative Affairs Manager at the National Institute for Reproductive Health/NIRH Action Fund, where responsibilities include co-leading government and political strategies to promote reproductive health, rights, and justice. In addition to this role, Niharika Rao holds multiple positions at Jane's Due Process, including Political and Legislative Affairs Associate and Co-Chair of the Board of Directors. Niharika Rao has an extensive background in advocacy, having worked with organizations such as Advocates for Youth, where efforts led to a significant policy campaign for medication abortion access at New York campuses. Other noteworthy experiences include research roles at Columbia Law School and Yale Law School and organizational involvement in various initiatives advocating for reproductive rights. Niharika Rao holds educational credentials from Barnard College, Columbia University, and UWC South East Asia, with an International Baccalaureate Diploma and IGCSE.