KRIS ADHIKARI, 2025 Mosaic Fellow

Kris is an MPA student at NYU’s Wagner School of Public Service, specializing in Public Finance. Before grad school, he worked as an affordable housing developer in the SF Bay Area, where he directly raised over $150 million to build or redevelop over 250 new homes, and has led complicated, politically charged developments to receive approvals in jurisdictions like Palo Alto, CA. He graduated from UC Berkeley, earning a Bachelor’s degree, with Honors in Urban Studies. Kris is passionate about finding ways for investment to reach all sectors of society that need it. Outside of professional interests, Kris likes to write, play music, and be active outdoors.