Waris Khanna
IT Manager
Waris Khanna is currently serving as the IT Manager at New America. He harbors experiences leading enterprise technology operations in mission-driven global environments. At New America, he oversees IT strategy and day-to-day operations across cloud services, network infrastructure, endpoint platforms, and executive support. His focus is on availability, security, and operational resilience—ensuring technology consistently supports leadership decision-making, staff productivity, and organizational continuity.
Beyond his professional work, he maintains a personal interest in aviation, which has shaped how he thinks about systems that must perform reliably under pressure. That perspective informs his approach to IT leadership: emphasizing proactive risk management, clear operating procedures, and continuous monitoring. He partners closely with executive leadership, finance, and vendors to align technology investments with business priorities, reducing operational risk and delivering scalable, dependable IT services.