Originally from Irvine, California, Namrata Pujara went to the Ohio State University to study political science and economics. Throughout her college years (and even in high school), Namrata worked with local government, both in Irvine and Columbus. In 2018, she worked on one of the most expensive races of the cycle, a U.S. Senate race in Ohio, and learned a lot along the way.
Today, Namrata works as a Legislative Assistant for the American Academy of Pediatrics, where she works on policy and advocacy related to infectious diseases, vaccines, children with disabilities, and school health, among other issues, to advance child health priorities overall. She is also pursuing a master’s degree in public health from the George Washington University, where she is focusing her studies on learning more about epidemiology and vaccinations.
Namrata is proud to be a Bryce Harlow Foundation Fellow. “The Fellowship gives me an opportunity to meet other like-minded people in DC – lobbyists who understand the importance of integrity in our chosen field,” Namrata said. “I’m honored to be part of this network of professionals.”
