Aashika Nagarajan (she/her) is the Program Manager for Community Design at Urban Design Forum. Aashika manages our newest community design program, The Local Center, which connects neighborhood leaders, designers, and government agencies to transform public spaces across New York City to reflect local cultures and economies in diverse neighborhoods. She previously worked as a consultant at philanthropic and community development organizations. Aashika holds a Master of Public Administration from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.