With over two decades of experience in the social sector, I currently serve as the Country Director for World Health Partners (WHP) in India, based in New Delhi. My career has been dedicated to leading and managing large-scale programs aimed at improving healthcare access for underserved populations. I specialize in strategy development, establishing innovative service delivery platforms, and fostering value-driven, high-performing organizational cultures.
In my current role, I oversee national operations and act as a liaison among state offices, donors, development partners, and government entities. Before WHP, I was a member of the core team that established the Surya Clinic medical network of the Janani program in Bihar and successfully administered it for over three years. I had progressive responsibilities to manage the integration of social franchising components into Janani’s mainline programming. Spearheaded special efforts targeting rural clients and the urban poor through a special community outreach. Previously, has also worked with BAIF, a noted development agency working in the areas of micro-credit and animal husbandry, and for Mother Dairy, which brought about the dairy revolution in India. I serve as the core group member of Global Working Group on Public-Private Mix for TB Care and Prevention (PPM Working Group) hosted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and I am also the board member of TB PPM India chapter. I hold a postgraduate degree in industrial relations and personnel management, a degree in law and masters in social work.
Beyond my professional commitments, I find great joy in gardening, cooking, traveling, and reading—each offering a unique avenue for relaxation and personal enrichment. These pursuits complement my professional work by fostering creativity, adaptability, and a deeper appreciation for the world around me.
