Naveen Raj

Associate Director - Operations

Naveen serves as the Associate Director of Operations at Upaya, where he harnesses over a decade of expertise in operations management and organizational development to boost efficiency and drive the mission of creating 300,000 dignified jobs by 2030. He spearheads efforts to streamline processes, align cross-functional teams, and foster dynamic environments that inspire peak performance, turning vision into measurable impact.

Prior to Upaya, Naveen was Chief Operating Officer at Key Education Foundation, where he elevated the organization from a startup to a leader in early childhood education. With a passion for social change, he builds sustainable enterprises by integrating robust systems with purpose-driven strategies.