Roopa Dhatt

Roopa Dhatt

Name	Roopa Dhatt
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Occupation	Physician, Global Health Advocate
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Known for	Co-founder of Women in Global Health
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Roopa Dhatt is a prominent physician and global health advocate, known for her work in promoting gender equality in global health leadership. She is the co-founder and executive director of Women in Global Health, an organization that seeks to achieve gender equality in global health leadership.

Early Life and Education

Roopa Dhatt was born in India and later moved to the United States where she pursued her education. She completed her undergraduate studies at Georgetown University, where she developed a keen interest in global health and gender issues. She went on to earn her medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine.

Career

Dr. Dhatt has had a distinguished career in both clinical medicine and global health advocacy. After completing her residency in internal medicine, she worked as a physician, focusing on providing care to underserved populations. Her experiences in clinical practice fueled her passion for addressing systemic issues in global health.

Women in Global Health

In 2015, Roopa Dhatt co-founded Women in Global Health (WGH), an organization dedicated to achieving gender equality in global health leadership. WGH advocates for policies that promote gender equity and works to increase the representation of women in leadership roles within global health organizations.

Under her leadership, WGH has grown into a global movement with chapters in multiple countries. The organization collaborates with partners such as the World Health Organization and United Nations to influence policy and drive change.

Advocacy and Impact

Dr. Dhatt is a vocal advocate for gender equality and has spoken at numerous international forums, including the World Health Assembly and the United Nations General Assembly. Her work has been instrumental in highlighting the gender disparities in global health leadership and pushing for systemic changes.

She has also contributed to several publications and reports on gender and health, providing insights and recommendations for achieving gender parity in health leadership.

Awards and Recognition

Roopa Dhatt has received numerous accolades for her work in global health and gender equality. She has been recognized as a leader in the field and continues to inspire others through her advocacy and leadership.

Also see

• Global Health
• Gender Equality
• World Health Organization
• United Nations