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#2024IndiaLiftOff: Today, women leaders gathered to “lift off” and mark the end of the #2024IndiaLeadershipJourney! As these women leaders completed their Leadership Journeys, they reflected on the skillsets and competencies they have acquired over the year that they will carry into the next phase of their careers. With a commitment to pay it forward and continue working towards transforming leadership and improving health outcomes in India, these leaders are the newest members of our growing community of Global Fellows. Congratulations to the 2024 cohorts of the India Leadership Journey! #ReimaginingLeadership #WomensLeadershipMatters

As a public health researcher in Eswatini, Babongile Nkala is pioneering innovative solutions to combat TB and HIV. From digital tools enhancing treatment adherence to data-driven interventions, her work is shaping the future of infectious disease response. She’s also mentoring emerging researchers and advocating for gender equity in health innovation, ensuring more inclusive, sustainable public health solutions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dNJ4EhS5 #SheLeadsHealth #IWD25

Reflections on Leadership this #IWD25 For Samara Andrade, MA, leadership is about more than just a title, it’s about courage, empathy, and creating space for all voices to be heard. From her early career in humanitarian and development settings, where senior leadership was often dominated by men, to finding strength in mentorship and allyship, she has seen firsthand the challenges women face in global health. Her journey through the WomenLift Health Leadership program helped her embrace her own leadership style, build lifelong connections, and step into a role where she now supports other women navigating similar obstacles. Samara’s story is a testament to the power of women lifting each other up, creating lasting impact, and shaping a more inclusive future.

Women health leaders participating in the #2024IndiaLeadershipJourney gathered today to kick off the #2024IndiaLiftOff, reflect on year gone by, and look towards a new phase of their professional journeys with redefined notions of leadership. The 2024 cohort members were also joined by WomenLift Health Global Fellows Mansharan Seth (Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.) and Priyanka Sharma (Nand Ghar) and 2024 Women Leadership in STEM (WLS) Cohort Member Jayashree Mahesh (Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani) to explore how tools and frameworks gained can be applied to?real-world leadership decisions in a conversation moderated by Avantika Dhingra (Programme Lead, India WomenLift Health). The leaders explored themes such as: ?? How self-reflection has enabled them to be more intentional at the workplace? ?? How to translate vulnerability and self-awareness into workplace interactions? ?? How increased self-knowledge can enable leaders to be more strategic and drive impactful projects #ReimaginingLeadership #WomensLeadershipMatters

Meet Sr Dr Sarah Deogratius ? Faith and medicine intersect in the leadership of Sister Dr. Sarah Deogratius. As a nun, doctor, and public health specialist, she has expanded care, strengthened services, and led Cardinal Rugambwa Hospital to regional referral status. From managing COVID-19 response to mentoring future medical leaders, her impact extends beyond the hospital, shaping the future of healthcare in Tanzania. ?? Read more: https://bit.ly/4bNUB8U #SheLeadsHealth #IWD25

Women’s leadership isn’t just about numbers, it’s about creating systems that truly serve communities. As Social Marketing Lead at Marie Stopes Kenya, Bridgette Nyangara is breaking barriers in pharmaceutical sales and ensuring reproductive health products reach the women who need them most. By championing inclusive decision-making and centering women’s voices in how these products are marketed and distributed, she is shaping a future where women have the knowledge, access, and agency to make informed choices about their health and well-being. ?? Read more about her impact: https://bit.ly/4iB922v #SheLeadsHealth #IWD25

Meet Juliet Allen Babirye MD,MPH ? A physician-researcher and the Uganda Society for Health Scientists?board member, she is shaping the future of health research in Uganda by mentoring the next generation of women leaders. Inspired by the trailblazing women before her, Dr. Babirye is breaking barriers and paying it forward, ensuring more women step into leadership. Read her story: https://bit.ly/3XW77gA #SheLeadsHealth #IWD25

Healthcare should leave no one behind. Through the Integrated Eye Health project, ELSIE SANG is bringing quality eye care to Kenya’s rural and arid regions; restoring sight, empowering communities, and strengthening health systems. As we mark #IWD25, she champions gender equity in healthcare, ensuring women and girls have the access and opportunities they deserve. Read her story: https://bit.ly/4ivCeYK #SheLeadsHealth

Paying It Forward & Inspiring Leadership: A Q&A with Lanice Williams Lanice C. Williams, M.S., CHES? is dedicated to empowering young women and girls by removing barriers and dismantling oppressive systems. In this Q&A, she shares her vision for change, highlighting the power of community, male allyship, and authentic leadership in shaping a more equitable future in #GlobalHealth. ?? Her message to the 2025 North America cohorts: “Know this—you are exactly where you are supposed to be, and you will learn more about yourself throughout this journey.” ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/dXJ6AhWr #WomensLeadership #GenderEquality

Women power global health, but are they leading it? Prachi Sharma is on a mission to change that. Inspired by her grandmother’s leadership, she is rethinking the leadership pipeline and creating spaces where women’s voices don’t just inform conversations but shape solutions. By amplifying women’s leadership, she is helping build a more inclusive and equitable future in #GlobalHealth. #SheLeadsHealth #IWD25