Emma Vadehra
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As a self-described native New Yorker and daughter of immigrants, Emma is passionate about public service and creating a more equitable education system. Her work focuses on supporting diverse teams and developing the next generation of leaders to drive progressive policy change, drawing inspiration from her own background.
She founded Next100 to change who makes policy by creating pathways for emerging leaders with direct experience of the problems they aim to solve.
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Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.
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