Vidya is the Vice President, Urban Outdoors at The Trustees of Reservations. She has been with the Trustees since 2005. Prior to her current position, Vidya worked as the Vice President at Boston Natural Areas Network, the Neighborhood Parks Council in San Francisco and as a practicing architect in India. She holds a Master's degree in Architecture & Urban Design from Washington University and a Certificate in Environmental Policy and International Development from Harvard Extension School. She has served as Board Chair at the New England Grassroots Environment Fund and a Board member at the Northeast Organic Farming Association, MA chapter.