Aparna Uppaluri is a seasoned global executive with deep expertise in strategic planning and implementation across philanthropy, research, and policy. She has led programs and initiatives spanning gender and climate justice, public health, education, livelihoods, governance, arts and culture, and academia.
Aparna is Founder and Principal Advisor of Antara Advisory, a practice rooted in Global Majority knowledge and practice. She previously served as Chief Operating Officer at the Tata Trusts and as Senior Global Program Officer for Gender Justice at the Ford Foundation.
In 2024, Aparna was named Philanthropy Professional of the Year by the Hurun Report, India. At present, she is Chief Advisor to the Grow for Climate Fund and serves on global advisory bodies of Equal Measures 2030, Sustainable Futures Collaborative.