Team

Dr. Sanjana M Sikri is an expert public health professional with a degree in Medicine along with a Fellowship in HIV Medicine and an MBA. She has 22 years of experience in developing and leading programs throughout India and South Asia. She has a strong orientation to multiple thematic areas such as Improving Access to Primary Healthcare and Public Health Programming in the areas of Women and Child Health (RMNCH), TB Control, HIV/STI, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD), Childhood Diarrhoea, Childhood Pneumonia, Immunisation of Children and Family Planning.

As Manager Programs for Smile Train, she forged successful partnerships in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. As Medical Director for World Health Partners, she developed technology and management systems to ensure effective healthcare delivery channels for the rural population of India, increasing access to quality care. She is an expert in creating ‘care pathway’ algorithms and helped create innovative apps for midwives in India. As Country Director for the Indian Medical Association’s Global Fund, she helped educate healthcare providers across 22 States to implement international standards of care. She was the Lead Program Specialist with Pathfinder Health India and set up one of India’s first ‘Out Patient Care Programs’ for street children at New Delhi Railway station. This program went on to become a model initiative for Family Health International, a not-for-profit human development organisation based in North Carolina, USA.

Dr. Rajeena Shahin is one of the most ardent champions of transforming healthcare with therapeutic lifestyle interventions in India. She has completed an MBBS from T.D. Medical College, Kerala, India and holds a Masters in Business Administration from Bharathidasan University, Trichy, TN, India. She is a DIPLOMATE for Specialization in Lifestyle Medicine Physician from the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM). She founded a health-tech platform facilitating comprehensive therapeutic lifestyle interventions for managing lifestyle disease & has transformed the lives of more than 2,000 clients as of 2022.

Dr. Shahin holds the firm belief that individual lifestyle choices have far-reaching impacts and are inextricably intertwined with planetary health and sustainability. She sees herself as a catalyst and ardent advocate of the movement to transform global healthcare systems with lifestyle & primarily plant-based nutrition at the core

Shruti Sharma is a seasoned public health researcher with over 10 years of experience dedicated to improving population health. With a primary focus on Population Health Informatics, she combines data analysis and technology to identify patterns and trends in public health. Shruti’s research explores innovative ways to leverage data and technology for better population health outcomes. She has collaborated with prominent organizations like ICMR and NITI Ayog, working on diverse areas including mHealth, surveillance systems, and decision support systems.

Passionate about utilizing technology and data, Shruti strives to address public health challenges and enhance population health outcomes. Currently serving as a program manager for PAN India, she is committed to making a significant impact on global health and well-being through research and innovation. With her expertise and collaborative approach, Shruti contributes to a healthier future for all.

Dr. Ashish Sabharwal is a highly skilled C-level executive with a proven track record in conceptualizing, building, and scaling operational models for successful global implementation. With expertise in strategy, business development, program management, government interactions, and fundraising, he has consistently delivered impactful results. As the Vice President & Regional Director, Southeast Asia, for Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft charity, Dr. Sabharwal played a pivotal role in transforming the lives of 1.3 million individuals through cleft lip and palate surgeries across multiple continents. With a strong network of connections in the healthcare industry, including hospitals, doctors, medical associations, and health organizations, he brings valuable insights and collaborative partnerships to the table.

Dr. Sabharwal’s leadership extends to his previous role as CEO and Executive Director of Bakson Multispecialty Hospital, where he successfully transformed the facility into a top-tier 100-bed hospital, offering quality and affordable healthcare services. Additionally, as the CEO of iSON Health, he spearheaded the development of a strategic business plan for healthcare access and affordability, leveraging digital technology and innovation to revolutionize the medical value travel industry globally. Driven by his passion for effective and impactful health programs, Dr. Ashish Sabharwal combines business acumen, inspirational management, and a genuine commitment to improving healthcare outcomes.