Anjali Rao Koppala, Head of Communications – ORF Global

Anjali Rao Koppala is the Head of Communications – ORF Global at Observer Research Foundation Middle East, where she oversees the Centre’s strategic communications, digital engagement, and content amplification initiatives.

With a decade of experience spanning international media and the non-profit sector, Anjali has worked at the intersection of storytelling and social impact that included reporting on global affairs in newsrooms to shaping compelling narratives for development organizations. Her career has involved collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including grassroots entities like SEWA Bharat, philanthropic platforms such as ACT Grants, and research institutions like WRI India that are addressing key socio-economic challenges.

Anjali holds a Masters in Development Studies from Azim Premji University, Bangalore, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism.