Ami Thakkar

Ami Thakkar is the Executive Director of The Podcast Academy, where she leads the organization’s mission to support podcast creators, celebrate excellence in audio, and help shape the future of the medium. With a career spanning law, editorial media, nonprofit leadership, and global storytelling, Ami brings a rare blend of strategic rigor and creative empathy to the role. She is also an independent podcaster herself and the creator and host of Tuckered Out with Ami Thakkar, a show centered on honest conversations about ambition, burnout, and identity with trailblazers from all backgrounds. Having lived and worked across the U.S., India, and the Middle East, Ami approaches leadership with a global perspective and a deep respect for the craft of audio storytelling. As Executive Director, she is focused on strengthening The Podcast Academy as a trusted, inclusive home for creators and elevating podcasting’s cultural impact worldwide.