As the editorial manager at the Roosevelt Institute, Aastha Uprety edits Roosevelt publications, guides and provides feedback to freelance editors and designers, and creates communications content. Prior to joining Roosevelt, Aastha worked as a staff writer for the nonprofit government watchdog American Oversight, where she wrote about public records and Freedom of Information Act investigations focused on democracy, elections, and civil rights. She previously wrote about domestic and international policy as a news and communications assistant for Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Aastha holds an MPA in social policy and media and communications from Columbia University and a BA in public policy from William & Mary.