A.J. Nagaraj is an acclaimed education professional with an extensive background in management, strategy, institutional research, and K-12 teaching. He is an expert in K-12 and higher education policy analysis with a keen interest in business development, technology, digital marketing, and human capital. His educational journey started at Fairmont Private Schools, and he went on to acquire a Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California and a Master's from Harvard University.

Nagaraj's experience includes serving as the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Strategy at Stony Brook University and working as a senior consultant, consultant, and director at EAB. He also worked as the Strategy, Communications, and Operations Director at KIPP Foundation, Manager of Human Capital Strategy at District of Columbia Public Schools, Director of Strategy at Teach For America, and Charter Corps Member/Teacher at Teach For America - National Office. Additionally, he served as a Research Associate and Course Scribe at Harvard Business School and as an Admissions Coordinator at USC Marshall School of Business.