Nikitha Zachariah

Health Care Policy | Consulting & Data Analytics | Dance | South Asian

Coming from South Windsor, CT, Nikki is a senior majoring in Health Care Policy with minors in Business and Data Science. Her preferred pronouns are she/her/hers.

“Tell me about yourself.”

I am a Health Care Policy major with minors in Business and Data Science. I grew up in South Windsor, CT, and have been living in the Northeast my whole life! As a Career Assistant, I’m so excited and grateful to meet people from all backgrounds, interests, and experiences. I look forward to sharing my passions in healthcare, along with any tips on navigating the life sciences field. On campus, you can catch me eating an Orange Chicken Bowl at Terrace or studying in one of my favorite spots, A.D. White Library!

Where do you see yourself in the future?

Upon graduation, I will be working in life sciences consulting in Boston. I’m looking forward to learning more about a drug’s journey to market, along with making healthcare solutions more accessible and affordable in today’s healthcare landscape. I’m also very interested in the intersection of public health and innovation, and hope to continue exploring these fields in the future!

What are you involved in on campus?

On campus, I’m involved with Cayuga Healthcare Consulting, Engineering World Health Project Team, and the Pre-Health Professional Fraternity, Alpha Iota Gamma. I’m super thankful to have held various positions from Diversity & Inclusion to VP Marketing in these clubs, where I got to combine my passions in art with my love for these communities! I’ve also been on Cornell Big Red Raas, a dance team on campus.

What do you like to do in your free time?

In my free time, I love painting, trying new foods (including repeatedly going to Thompson and Bleecker), and dancing. I also love spending time with my friends and family, especially with my little brother – who is 12 years younger than me!