Riya Rahman joined CIRCLE as Program Manager in January 2025. Riya is an experienced youth engagement and empowerment leader. She has spent the last ten years working with young people to improve access to federal programs through state and national nonprofits. She is passionate about fostering an inclusive environment for civic learning and engagement with young people and the organizations working to empower them.

Riya holds a B.A. in Political Science from Baylor University, and a M.A. in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice Leadership from Tufts University.