Akshita Kannan, an Economics student at NYU, is pursuing a minor in Public Policy and is enrolled in the BA–MA program in Economics. She has a strong interest in financial strategy and long-term value creation within leading financial institutions.

She will be joining the Firm Strategy and Execution team at Morgan Stanley as a Summer 2026 intern, where she aims to further develop her expertise in corporate strategy and financial analysis. Her previous experience includes working with the Federal Reserve Board and nonprofit organizations, reflecting a solid foundation in economic research, policy analysis, and mission-driven initiatives.