Nisreen Bagasra is Chief Procurement Officer at Tufts University, where she has elevated the procurement function into a trusted strategic partner across the institution. A business transformation executive with more than 20 years of experience, she helps organizations improve financial performance, optimize operations, and deliver sustainable value. Prior to Tufts, Nisreen held senior leadership roles at Veolia North America and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals; and founded Optispend, a procurement consulting firm. She has managed more than $1.5 billion in spend for organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, delivering double-digit cost savings and significant cash flow improvements. Nisreen's expertise spans category management, digital transformation, and M&A integration. She is recognized for building high-performing teams and leading change through influence. She holds an MBA from Babson College and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. She serves on several nonprofit boards and is a former international-level athlete who competed at the ISSF World Cup in Munich.