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Sneh Pravinkumar Patel, Ph.D. is an anthropologist and Tennessee native who serves as the Policy and Research Manager for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Sneh completed her doctoral studies at New York University in 2017 where she utilized quantitative and qualitative methods to identify specific social behaviors across different cultural, geographic, and economic landscapes.

Before joining the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Sneh served as a Program Coordinator at the Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni at Georgia State University where she developed and led programs aimed at increasing access to graduate degree programs for students and alumni from underrepresented communities and ultimately promote diversity in academic and professional careers. Sneh is excited to bring her research skills and experiences as a Nashvillian to turn data into impactful narratives that will promote equity within the Metro region.