Akash Kaza

MPA Fellows, Class of 2026

Formerly Communications Director, City of Hartford

Akash Kaza is a Simsbury native and a graduate of Simsbury Public Schools. Akash served as the Communications Director for the City of Hartford for two and a half years, working for Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin during the last two years of his tenure, and continuing to serve during the beginning of Mayor Arunan Arulampalam’s term. As Communications Director, Akash worked with the Mayor, Chief of Staff, and each City department to craft messaging for residents of Hartford and the region about programs, initiatives, and critical news that would affect their everyday lives. He helped the City as it navigated through the pandemic, implementation of programs made possible by the American Rescue Plan, and other unprecedented challenges and opportunities.

Akash has worked on campaigns across the country, including in Arizona, Georgia, Ohio, and right here in Connecticut. He graduated from Northeastern University in 2021, where he was also a student manager for the Northeastern Men’s Basketball team.