Aakanksha Maheshwari
Assistant Director of Research and Administration (Research and Strategy Analyst)
Aakanksha Maheshwari holds an M.S. in business analytics from Syracuse University and brings hands-on experience in financial modeling, data analytics, and strategic reporting with a background spanning market intelligence, business operations, and customer analytics across diverse industries.
Maheshwari supports the institute's financial planning and strategic operations, contributing to budget processes, performance metrics, and analytical reporting that inform the institute's research mission. She works closely with the director of research and engagement strategy and engages with university stakeholders to build systems that provide a comprehensive view of the institute's financial health and trajectory. Through this role, she aims to apply her analytical expertise to advance the institute's work in energy, environment, and sustainability while continuing to grow her skills at the intersection of data, strategy, and research administration.