Natasha Patel

Natasha Patel is the Assistant Director of CURA. Natasha brings nine years of experience at Boston University in program management, outreach, and equity and inclusion. Most recently, she served as Manager of Communications and DEI Outreach in the BU Department of Computer Science, where she led strategic communications, coordinated events, and advanced equity and inclusion initiatives across the department. Prior to that, Natasha spent five years as Program Administrator for the BU African Studies Center, managing day-to-day operations, communications, and events, while supporting the administration of the African Language Program.

Natasha earned her B.A. in International Relations from the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies in 2017 and is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at the BU School of Social Work with a focus on multicultural therapy.