Rana Khan (she/her)

Rana Khan (she/her) is the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications for University Life. Rana has a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University in Psychology and Communications and she is a first-generation immigrant.

Prior to joining Columbia University, Rana was at the NYC Department of Education for over 17 years in various operational roles and supported the planning and implementation of several strategic initiatives, including all COVID crisis planning and response, for all 1,800+ NYC public schools.

Rana is a big nature and animal advocate. In her downtime, she loves to read, travel and experience life with her friends. Rana is passionate about education and feels it is the real way to institute change in the world.