Priya Potapragada

Priya joined the Melanoma Research Foundation in August 2026 as the Programmatic Marketing Manager. Prior to joining the MRF, Priya has had 15 years of experience leading marketing and communications in the financial and government sector, nonprofits and publications around the Washington, DC metro region. She previously served as the Marketing and Communications Business Lead at Freddie Mac and at Freddie Mac. Priya also worked at Charities Aid Foundation of America, Association of Unmanned Vehicles International, Health Management and Research Institute in partnership with the MacArthur Foundation and at several news organizations. In her current role, Priya supports marketing and communications to advance the MRF's research, education and advocacy efforts. Priya earned her Master's degree in Strategic Communications from American University in Washington, DC and her Bachelor's degree in Journalism and International Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters and two dogs, traveling, reading, immersing in cultural events and traditional Indian dance forms and unwinding with all things Bravo.