Aathira Pillai is a Bloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellow with the City of New Bedford, MA and an urban planner dedicated to advancing sustainable, resilient, and equitable cities. She holds a Master in Urban Planning from Harvard University and has worked with city governments, nonprofits, and research organizations on initiatives spanning data-driven governance, digital equity, environmental sustainability, and community resilience. Her fellowship focuses on expanding the city's performance management framework to strengthen data-informed decision-making and support long-term strategic planning.