Roshni Lal

Roshni Lal is the director of the Smithsonian’s office of academic appointments and internships, where she is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within academic hiring practices. With a career focused on anti-racist policies and social justice initiatives, she previously served as the director of DEI for the Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges & Employers and held related roles at the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Her commitment to advancing identity-based career services has made her a notable figure in discussions surrounding DEI within educational institutions.