Meera Raja is the SVP of Deep Tech at P33, a non-profit dedicated to driving inclusive growth for Chicago’s tech sector. In her role, Meera works to catalyze equitable scientific and economic progress within Illinois’ Deep Tech ecosystem, with a focus on elevating the region's work across key emerging technology areas. Prior to joining the P33 team, Meera held positions at City Tech Collaborative, University of Chicago, and ZS Associates, a broad career that has left her passionate about building innovative, sustainable solutions for complex systems. Meera holds Chemistry degrees from Northwestern University (PhD) and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (BS) and was a 2023 Civic Leadership Academy Fellow through the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy. She currently serves on the board of the public radio program Science Friday.