India

Working with a keen interest in reproductive and child health, adolescent health, health communications, health equity and advocacy/ policy.

Creating the space to build people’s narratives which are alternative, non-singular, personal and political.

Leading a grassroots campaign addressing structural violence against the most marginalized women.

Unraveling the genetic underpinnings and neural mechanisms of lifestyle factors in patients living with dementia

Working on forest conservation and restoration, keeping Indigenous communities at the center as part of the World Economic Forum’s efforts to accelerate nature-based solutions.

Specializing in neuropsychology and providing services for people living with dementia and mental health conditions.

Working on improving the sexual and reproductive health of young girls and women.

Enabling grassroots leaders to disseminate health information and services by creating inclusive and interactive tools, alongside implementing community co-designed and co-led health initiatives.

Leading research and monitoring and evaluation of maternal and child health interventions in India to assess whether rural public health interventions are delivered effectively and equitably.

Building a movement against the ravaging effects of the occupational disease of silicosis in western India, particularly among stone-carving workers.

Studying as a doctoral candidate in sociology and a Gates Scholar at the University of Cambridge. Co-founded Chitrakoot Collective, a grassroots feminist organization working on all things gender-related.

Amplifying the voices of the Adivasi (the Indigenous people of India) and sharing their experiences through her nonprofit organization, Adivaani.

Working in journalism and development communications, using data and artificial intelligence to trace and document intersectional inequalities across themes: from climate change and public health to discriminatory legislation and religious persecution.

Leading gender equality and developing women in leadership, as the chapter development manager, Asia-Pacific & Middle East at Women in Global Health.

Building an ecosystem to advance equitable health care for the LGBTQ community in India through education, advocacy and community organizing.