Alekhya Tallapaka is a Director on the Public Affairs team.

Enthusiastic about public policy issues, Alekhya has worked in advocacy, communications, political campaigns, non-profits, and the executive branch. Alekhya’s experience in digital advocacy includes interacting closely with the Hill, creating industry-influencing content regarding grassroots campaigning, GOTV efforts, and studying voter demographics. Her background in government affairs and international relations includes facilitating communication on issues between the U.S. government and other countries, while developing critical documentation for interagency review, including the Department of Commerce, State Department, American Embassies around the world, and top-level political officials.

Born in Andhra Pradesh, India, and immigrated to the United States when she was two years old, Alekhya grew up in Minnesota, a state she is proud to call home. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Global Affairs with a concentration in Human Security from George Mason University.