Dedicated public health specialist with a medical background and a proven track record in technical oversight and program management for Gender, Youth, Adolescent, and Reproductive Health programs in Asia and Africa. Currently leading EngenderHealth India’s Adolescent and Youth portfolio focusing on implementation of strategies, policies, guidelines, trainings that ensure meaningful youth engagement and promote equity and inclusion at all levels. Proficient in strategy design, budget management, monitoring, and evaluation, and possess strong research, analytical, and documentation skills with publications in international peer-reviewed journals. Experienced in business development, grant management, proposal writing, and building partnerships with key stakeholders, including respective line ministries at National/state level and other government and non-government structures, UN agencies, think tanks, donor communities, and international institutes especially around adolescent and youth issues. Previously, engaged with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India as a National Adolescent Health Consultant. Cross-functional experiences of developing national manuals and guidelines and conducting training for service providers for adolescent health and development.
