Aditi joined the Elders in September 2026 to lead the Elders' cross-cutting commitment on multilateralism. She brings more than 15 years of prior government, NGO, and think tank experience in multilateral policy and reform. Her previous roles include the 1 for 8 Billion campaign, where she coordinated a global advocacy movement calling for a transparent and inclusive process for selecting the next UN Secretary-General; the United States mission to the UN, where she advised the US Ambassador on policy; and the Stimson Center, where she served as Director of the Protecting Civilians in Conflict program. 

 

Aditi holds an MA in international security from Georgetown University, and a BA in international development and an LLB with honours from the University of Melbourne. She lives in New York City, where she enjoys playing guitar and flute and chasing after her toddler.