Ankita Narula serves as the Vice President of Development at Akshaya Patra USA, where she leads national fundraising and strategic partnership initiatives to advance the organization’s mission of eradicating hunger through scalable and sustainable solutions. Known for her rapid rise and unwavering commitment to social impact, she joined Akshaya Patra as Director of Development in 2015 after earning her MBA in Boston and quickly advanced through multiple leadership roles. Her journey reflects a lifelong dedication to service—from volunteering with various nonprofits during her school years to representing the Art of Living Foundation nationally across Ivy League campuses while pursuing her MBA.

Akshaya Patra—the world’s largest NGO-run school meal program—has significantly expanded its global footprint, serving over 2.25 million lunches and 1 million breakfasts daily across 78 kitchens in India. The organization celebrated its 4 billionth meal at the United Nations last year and has since reached the remarkable milestone of 5 billion meals served. It continues to scale internationally with feeding initiatives in the UK, a growing presence in Canada and Singapore, and collaborations across Africa, while also extending humanitarian relief to Ukrainian refugees and communities impacted by natural disasters in Nepal and Bangladesh. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Akshaya Patra launched a tech-enabled emergency response, delivering over 200 million meals to vulnerable populations, including migrant and frontline workers.

As Vice President of Development, Ankita plays a pivotal role in mobilizing next-generation philanthropists and social impact leaders, fostering a global community of changemakers committed to ending hunger. She actively engages young leaders, inspiring them to leverage their skills, resources, and creativity to drive meaningful social impact. A recognized voice in the global philanthropy ecosystem, Ankita is a sought-after speaker and panel moderator on topics including social innovation, women’s leadership, mental health advocacy, and impact investing. Her work continues to bridge philanthropy, innovation, and compassion to build a hunger-free world.