Khushal Akhtar

Khushal Akhtar is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in budget and financial management across various organizations. Currently serving as a Budget & Financial Management Analyst at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, Khushal coordinates annual budget planning and analysis. Prior roles include Program Financial Analyst at CRDF Global, Financial Analyst at the U.S. Department of Labor, and Finance Officer positions at Counterpart International and Sayara Strategies, where expertise was demonstrated in financial planning, compliance, and variance analysis. In addition, Khushal has held budgeting and financial oversight roles at USAID and Asia Khurshid Construction Company. Khushal's academic credentials include a Bachelor in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Finance from Orient University and studies at The London School of Economics and Political Science.