Neil Purohit (he/him) is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at the Columbia University School of Social Work with a specialization in Leadership, Management, and Entrepreneurship for Social Justice. Neil is passionate about utilizing qualitative and quantitative data to improve access for people with disabilities in higher education and in the workplace. He previously worked as a program coordinator for a nonprofit in New York City, where he supported young people with disabilities in planning for the future, delivered trainings to school staff, and led a skill building curriculum for transition aged youth. Before that, he worked as a community organizer, where he worked to strengthen community ties and implement a pilot public health initiative funded by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
