Akansha Malara is a lead project manager for NextEra Energy Resources and is currently managing the development of various solar projects across Michigan. In her role, she meets with stakeholders and landowners to discuss project specifics, timelines, and the economic benefits the project can bring to the community. Prior to Nextera energy resources, she worked with a telecom company for four years as a product manager for digital apps. She earned a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University and Bachelors in Electronics Engineering from NIT Surat, India.