About
Nagela Nukuna is a GenAI and product strategy executive dedicated to building secure, scalable technology for mission-driven institutions. Her work is rooted in a fundamental belief: the people most affected by a problem are closest to its solution, and they must be part of building it.
Currently leading AI business strategy at College Board, Nagela previously shaped critical public services at the U.S. Digital Service and as a Senior Technology Advisor in the Biden-Harris White House. With a career spanning Google, Netflix, and federal modernization, she leads at the intersection of product, engineering, and policy — ensuring that responsible governance paves the way for innovation.
Holding advanced degrees from MIT Sloan and Harvard Kennedy School, alongside her engineering roots at Georgia Tech, Nagela’s work is driven by her immigrant background and a commitment to public trust, cultural preservation, and expanding access for all.