DGN 7475: Kirti Reddy
Kirti Reddy joined the Watchung Warren Rotary in 2021. She has served in numerous club leadership positions, including as President in 2024-25, and has served as the Early Act Lead for her club since 2022. As Club President, she has spearheaded multiple legacy projects. This includes the Annual Food Drive and a green initiative to plant two trees in Newark each year as part of the Early Act Program, which teaches elementary school kids the importance of giving back to the community. She has also fostered strong community relationships by inviting various speakers to every club meeting during her term as President.At the District level, Kirti is serving as the District Scholarship Subcommittee Chair and District Rotary Peace Fellowship Subcommittee Chair since 2025. She has been working closely with the DG Leadership chain to award scholarships to prospective students residing in our district to study abroad, thereby supporting the mission of the Rotary Foundation in advancing international understanding, goodwill, and peace. She also serves on the District STYE Structure Team and has chaperoned the STYE students visiting from Japan on their excursions to NYC, PA, and within NJ.
Kirti is a Paul Harris Society Member and a Paul Harris Fellow + 1. Besides Rotary, Kirti is a dedicated philanthropist, serving in leadership roles as a Board of Trustee for various non-profit organizations, including Community in Crisis in Bernardsville, NJ, Mantra4Change US, Teach for India US, and The Pingry School. She has been a Charter Member of TiE NJ.
Kirti is a purpose-driven community leader and global citizen, born in India and shaped by her experiences studying at the London School of Economics in the UK. These experiences deepened her belief that the world is a global village — one where compassion, collaboration, and shared purpose can amplify impact far beyond local boundaries. With over two decades of global experience in investment banking and venture investing (including founding her own firm – Cedar Ridge Ventures), she brings disciplined execution and creative problem-solving to every initiative she leads. She is passionate about growing the preeminence of Rotary as a leading global institution, mentoring youth, advancing key global programs, and promoting equity & inclusion. She believes that by working together, we can amplify our collective impact and build stronger, more connected communities around the world.
Kirti and her husband, Prashanth have been married for 20 years and have a daughter, Riya, who attends The Pingry School. They enjoy traveling as a family and have visited over 50 countries.