Nilan Kathir

Nilan Kathir

Nilan Kathir is a junior at Choate Rosemary Hall where he is a member of his school’s JFK Signature Program in Government and Public Service. His interest in public policy began in 2022 during the summer abroad program where he first-handedly witnessed the inequalities affecting indigenous communities in Guatemala. Inspired by this international experience, Nilan interned with a State Representative in CT, where he helped with the election campaign and received feedback from constituents. In the long run, he aspires to pursue a career in public policy. In addition, Nilan enjoys participating in Model UN, mock trial, organizing events for the South Asian Association, writing for his school newspaper, playing soccer and rowing varsity crew.