Priya Nair — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Executive Director at NYC Commission on Gender Equity.
Public servant in New York State and New York City government for nearly a decade.
Specializes in LGBTQ advocacy and policy.
Focuses on making systems and workplaces inclusive, respectful, and fair.
Identifies as queer, non-binary, with Indian, Malaysian, and Italian roots.

Biography

Priya Nair serves as an Executive Director at the NYC Commission on Gender Equity. A lifelong New Yorker, she has dedicated nearly a decade to public service within New York State and New York City government, focusing on driving progressive change. Her work involves advancing mission-driven policies with large-scale impact, particularly emphasizing implementation across complex political systems.

Nair began her career in LGBTQ advocacy and maintains a deep interest in LGBTQ policy.