AROOJ RANA
Executive Director of Business Development & Strategic Communications | rana@artsci.com | 410-377-7880 x 20
Arooj has nearly two decades of experience working with higher education domestically and internationally as an accomplished administrator and consultant. Her extensive tenure in the higher education sector spans a variety of roles in enrollment management, student affairs, academic advising, and advancement positions. Throughout her career, Arooj has orchestrated a multitude of complex projects through her advanced skills in communication, project management, and operational oversight.
Since joining Art & Science Group in 2019, Arooj has been pivotal in ensuring clients receive unparalleled strategic guidance under the stewardship of the firm’s Principals. In her capacity, she collaborates closely with her team to assess market trends, determine effective communications and marketing strategies, and orchestrate CRM data management initiatives. Her work underlies empowering university, college, and independent school administrators to grasp the inherent value and need of the firm’s endeavors.
Before joining Art & Science Group, Arooj served as a consultant and project manager, spearheading advancement initiatives and supporting capital campaigns for colleges and universities. Her global experience includes working abroad for Hamad bin Khalifa University and Qatar Foundation in Doha, Qatar, where she collaborated with expatriate and Qatari colleagues to bring culturally appropriate Western higher education best practices to Education City. Arooj has also worked at her alma mater in a handful of roles, most notably, supporting the execution of its largest capital campaign to date.
Beyond the Work
Arooj unapologetically embraces her nerdy inclinations, conquering five-thousand-piece puzzles, perusing and haphazardly selecting books at her local bookstore, and participating in asynchronous book clubs with friends and family. Despite her affinity for these indoor pursuits, she does venture outdoors, frequently running races, embarking on hikes, or fueling her passion for exploration through travel. The travel bug has taken her to 23 countries and 28 states, aiming to expand both lists every year. And in case you ever need a translator, Arooj is fluent in Urdu and Hindi.
Education
B.A. Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
M.P.P. Educational Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County