Intashan Chowdhury, MPA is a nationally recognized government leader, award-winning innovator, and lifelong advocate for equitable, forward-thinking public service.
From his beginnings in civic engagement to becoming one of the youngest Borough Administrators in New Jersey, Intashan has dedicated his career to making government work better for everyone — by embracing technology, inclusion, and community-first values.
With a rare combination of heart and strategy, he’s not just serving communities — he’s transforming them.
Raised with strong values of service, discipline, and community, Intashan’s journey into public life began early. A proud New Jersey native and son of immigrants, he saw firsthand how local government decisions impacted real families — and committed himself to making that system more responsive, inclusive, and innovative.
He went on to earn both his Bachelor’s and Master of Public Administration degrees from the Rutgers University School of Public Affairs and Administration, graduating Summa Cum Laude and later being inducted into the prestigious SPAA Alumni Hall of Fame.
Intashan’s career began humbly — as an Administrative Assistant and Municipal Alliance Coordinator in the Borough of Prospect Park, where he managed community programs and coordinated public grant funding. His passion for process improvement and leadership quickly propelled him forward.
Over the years, he held pivotal roles in Franklin Township, Maplewood, and South Orange, steadily building a reputation for innovative governance. At just 26, he was appointed Borough Administrator of Prospect Park, managing a $6.5 million budget and leading transformational projects that placed his municipality on the map.
While Intashan is known for his accomplishments in policy and municipal leadership, those close to him know a deeply grounded individual who values relationships, mentorship, and lifelong learning.
He is a bilingual communicator (English and Bangla), an avid reader, and a mentor to emerging professionals across New Jersey and beyond. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at CUNY, where he helps shape the future of public and nonprofit administration.
In every space he enters — from classrooms to council chambers — Intashan brings a warm, thoughtful presence grounded in purpose and impact.
Government should be something that empowers, not frustrates — something that serves, not delays.