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A.J. Nagaraj
A.J. Nagaraj is the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Strategy at Stony Brook University. Here are some key details about his background and role:
Professional Experience
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A.J. Nagaraj joined Stony Brook University in 2017 to take on a role focused on innovation and strategy in fundraising and advancement.2
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In his current position, he leads cross-team strategy and innovation-related projects aimed at enhancing divisional effectiveness by leveraging national best practices along with data and analytics.1
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Prior to Stony Brook, he worked as a senior consultant and director at EAB, where he:
- Managed an advancement investment and performance benchmarking initiative for 10 private research universities
- Conducted best practice research on fundraiser performance management
- Launched EAB's first programs in the independent school and K-12 public school district areas1
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He has also held human capital strategy roles at the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Teach for America national office in New York City.1
Education
- Master of Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education, focusing on education leadership and policy analysis1
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Southern California1
A.J. Nagaraj brings a background in education strategy, analytics, and advancement to his current leadership role at Stony Brook University, where he works on innovative approaches to university fundraising and development.