Shanti Mathew Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

As managing director of the Public Policy Lab, Shanti oversees all fiscal, legal, and personnel operations of the organization. She cultivates workplace culture, directing recruitment and hiring for the organization. She is active in all aspects of revenue development, from building relationships to writing proposals to negotiating contracts. She offers high-level strategic guidance to project teams, as well as overseeing the daily details of PPL's payroll, bookkeeping, and reporting.Shanti partners with the executive director on strategic planning and regularly represents the Public Policy Lab at public engagements.

New York, New York, United States

Greater New York City Area

Teaches a course that invites students to see the social structures that they live in. We investigate the structures that enable us to live in affordable housing, receive quality education, participate in civic life, maintain a healthy body and mind, and more. Students ultimately ask: who in our society gets access to a good life?

Chicago, Il

Defined content strategy and led business development for a design-led technology startup from initial concept through business launch. Pursued and solidified relationships with content creators from individual writers to cultural institutions. Acted as the public face of the company through interviews, pitches, and events.

Led creative teams to design compelling conference experiences for 20 to 1,500 attendees by managing people across multiple teams, coordinating tight timelines, producing live events, and delivering within budget. Regularly spoke on stages across the country in front of 1,000+.Prior to her professional role, Shanti led the largest weekly student gathering on the University of Wisconsin campus. Each week, she coordinated speakers, musicians, and technicians to produce an original experience for 200-500+ attendees.

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, Religious Studies, Philosophy

Graduated with Comprehensive Honors (Honors in the Liberal Arts and Honors in the Major).

Certificate, Public Management

Masters Of Design, Design Strategy

Activities and Societies: Recipient of the International Housewares Association Fellowship covering full tuition