Neela Ram

Neela Ram is an experienced professional in environmental advocacy and urban planning, currently serving as the Senior Director for Southeast Regional Impact at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) since March 2020. Previously, Neela held roles as Southeast Regional Director, Climate Advocate, and Climate Advisor to the City of Atlanta. Prior to joining NRDC, Neela worked at the Atlanta Regional Commission from January 2012 to June 2019, advancing from Senior Planner to Principal Planner. Neela holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Emory University and a Master's Degree in Policy and Planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology.