Dr. Swati Bhardwaj is Senior Technical Advisor – Nutrition at Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), where she works with governments and partners to advance evidence-based nutrition and food policies that reduce non-communicable disease risk and strengthen healthier food environments.
With over 19 years of experience, she brings deep expertise in public health nutrition, food and nutrition policy, food systems strengthening, food safety, consumer behavior, and policy implementation across national and sub-national contexts.
She holds a PhD in Foods and Nutrition and has played a key role in government-led initiatives addressing high fat, sugar, and salt foods and trans-fat elimination, translating scientific evidence into enforceable regulatory reforms. Widely recognized for bridging research, policy, and implementation, her work supports scalable and sustainable nutrition interventions that deliver population-level health impact.
Outside of work, she enjoys terrace gardening and creating terrariums, reflecting her commitment to nature and mindful living.