Sanaya found her passion in the seemingly distinct fields of Neuroscience and Economics. Her liberal arts education at Vassar College allowed her to appreciate the intersection between the two subjects and their shared aspiration— to uncover the “why” behind human behavior.
Prior to joining Olson Zaltman, Sanaya worked on qualitative and quantitative research in global mental health in the WHO-Columbia Global Mental Health Program and with the NGO organization Sangath. Her immersive experience into mental health research and intervention programs introduced her to the power of human compassion and interaction. She is since committed to translating such personal dimensions of compassion to the field of research and marketing while continuing to cultivate awareness and resources for mental health and illness. Sanaya also believes that music and art can be healing— she is a gifted illustrator/artist and was a violinist in the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation orchestra for over 12 years.
Testament to her upbringing in Mumbai, India, Sanaya loves hot summers, spicy food, bodies of water, and beautiful sunsets.