Chitra Ragavan is a senior counselor at Palantir Technologies, a Silicon Valley software company dedicated to solving the most pressing analysis problems confronting governments, commercial institutions, and non-profit organizations. A veteran former investigative reporter, Chitra brings unique qualifications to her role as a strategic advisor to the company: her wealth of long-term trusted relationships; the ability to wrestle complex issues to the ground; and a national reputation for integrity and excellence.

At Palantir, Chitra tackles diverse and challenging projects such as: building and maintaining strategic relationships in Washington DC and globally; identifying and building new revenue streams, including in emerging markets; spearheading commercial diplomacy initiatives by working with US Ambassadors at embassies worldwide to help raise awareness among key American allies of Palantir’s unique capabilities; and helping Palantir fulfill its corporate commitment to philanthropy by identifying and building partnerships with a remarkable array of non-profit groups that are dedicated to making the world a better place.

Prior to joining Palantir, Chitra was a nationally recognized reporter. Her credentials include: Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent, U.S. News & World Report, and Correspondent, National Public Radio. During her eight years at US News, Chitra authored 11 cover stories and a broad range of pieces about spies, terrorists, war criminals, corrupt congressmen, whistleblowers, and other colorful characters. Chitra was also part of the investigative team that covered the September 11, 2001 attacks and their aftermath. As a national correspondent for NPR, Chitra covered health care, legal, and national security issues.

Chitra has a Masters degree in journalism from the University of Georgia, and a Bachelors degree in biochemistry and biology from the University of Mumbai, India.