Ishita Kapur

Ishita Kapur is an experienced professional in environmental policy and program management, currently serving as a Grants Manager for Principal Gifts at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) since September 2021. Previously, Ishita held the position of Senior Program Officer for International Programs at the Institute for Sustainable Communities, where responsibilities included leading regional programs in Asia and managing multi-million dollar portfolios with various donors. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Research Staff Assistant at Columbia University’s International Research Institute for Climate and Society, focusing on climate data accessibility in Africa, and as a Consultant at Emergent Ventures, managing corporate social responsibility projects in India and Bhutan. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Climate and Society from Columbia University and a Master of Science in Natural Resources Management and Policy from TERI School of Advanced Studies.