Rekha Sharma

Rekha Sharma is a seasoned professional currently serving as a Grants Manager and People Operations expert at Salient, focusing on grant proposal development for weather and climate analytics since December 2023. Rekha has extensive experience in research and grant management, having contributed to grant processes at Nexgen Precision as a Research Associate and managed projects in medical technology development as a Research Project Manager. At Newberry Solutions, Rekha worked as a Product Development Consultant, facilitating communication with executives and overseeing vendor projects. Previous roles include a Government Affairs Intern at the Animal Welfare Institute and a Veterinary Technician at Pacific Wildlife Care, where Rekha developed skills in animal care and policy research. Rekha's academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.