Sumana Sirigeri is currently pursuing a master’s degree in real estate at New York University. Her academic journey started with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, complemented by double minors in business administration and communication studies from the University of Oregon. Born in India, raised in China, and having lived in over four countries and six cities, Sumana brings a diverse perspective to her academic and professional pursuits.

Sumana’s professional background includes working in business development and marketing at an international import/export trading firm in Southern China. More recently, she contributed her skills to CompStak, a CRE proptech firm, where she gained insights into the intersection of technology and real estate.

Motivated to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, Sumana joined the NYU Urban Lab. Her goal is to expand upon the technical knowledge gained in the classroom and apply it to real-life events and trends. Beyond the academic realm, Sumana’s involvement is driven by a desire to infuse creativity into real estate discussions and broaden her perspective within the field.

Sumana’s multicultural background and international experiences uniquely position her to contribute a fresh outlook to the NYU Urban Lab discussions. Her pragmatic approach and diverse insights are poised to add value to conversations surrounding the ever-evolving landscape of real estate.