Sultana Ali

Communications Manager, Pew Charitable Trusts

Bio: An accredited public relations professional with two decades of experience, Sultana F. Ali teaches graduate students about ethical communications as adjunct faculty at Georgetown University and serves as senior communications manager at The Pew Charitable Trusts, a global nonprofit, where she produces Pew’s podcast “After the Fact,” facilitates media training, and provides strategic communications support. Sultana was previously the PR Director for Liquidity Services and provided client support— including strategic communications and media relations—for Ketchum and a boutique agency in Florida. A longtime UNA-USA volunteer and youth mentor, Sultana was the first elected YP representative to its national board of directors and helped form its young professionals group. She’s a former Orlando chapter president and chaired UNA-NCA’s Human Rights Committee. Sultana has a Master’s degree in Strategic Public Relations from The George Washington University and received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida. She is a former president of PRSA-NCC, the largest chapter of U.S. PR professionals.

Vision Statement:

As Vice Chair of Strategy and Operations, Sultana will work closely with the President and Board Chair to shape the vision, strategy, and operational framework of the organization to leverage its resources and achieve its goals, supporting a robust connection between communities, membership, and the United Nation's mission; deepening stakeholder engagement; and supporting long-term growth for UNA-NCA.