Neha Rao

Hi, I’m Neha! My passions lie in creating & designing technology for social impact, music, and nurturing young minds. Feel free to peruse for a bit.

 
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From a young age, I’ve always aspired to be part of something that makes a positive impact in the world. I love collaborating with others to solve meaningful problems, and throughout my educational journey, this passion has manifested in various ways.

In college, I was a member of two organizations that deeply resonated with my interests: Cornell DTI and Anything Goes

Cornell DTI is an engineering project team focused on creating technology for community impact. I spearheaded the Makeathon initiative, a free event that empowered elementary school students to build projects and develop technical skills. During my time with the team, I held various leadership roles, including Branding & Marketing Director, Product Manager, and Co-Team Lead.

Anything Goes, the original musical theatre troupe at my university, allowed me to pursue my passion for music by collaborating with a talented group of performers and musicians to produce cabaret performances every semester. My love for this community led me to take on leadership positions such as Musical Director and Co-President.

Since graduating, I’ve continued to prioritize my passions. During COVID, I launched a Youtube Channel to challenge myself and share my song covers. Since moving to NYC three years ago, I've been fortunate to perform at cabaret shows, open mics, and, most recently, a South Asian music festival. Additionally, I volunteer as a mentor with Minds Matter, where I guide two high-achieving, low-income students through high school and the college application process. Sharing insights from my own journey to support their growth has been an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile experience.

Professionally, I started my career in consulting, where I worked on diverse projects across multiple industries and collaborated with many talented professionals. My role as a Product Marketing Manager further deepened my passion for creativity, collaboration, and leadership. Currently, I am at The Trade Desk, where I thrive in a client-facing role that blends communication, strategy, sales, and data analysis.

Feel free to check out my resume!