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Professor (Dr.) Arti Maria, MD, DM (Neonatology), former Dean, ABVIMS & Dr RML Hospital, is a globally recognized neonatal health leader with 30+ years of expertise. She pioneered India's Family-Centered Care model — now a national program (nominated by Govt to represent at WHA 2019) — and led the Nurturing Care Package (2024). TAG member for MoHFW, ICMR, and AAP's Global Newborn Advisory Committee; former Advisor, International Society for Quality in Healthcare. She has shaped national, WHO and UNICEF guidelines, with 100+ publications including Lancet commentaries. Recipient of ICMR, WHO fellowships and the Blackbug Pioneer Research Award.

Dr. Sharan's expertise is in high risk pregnancy, reproductive endocrinology, minimal Invasive surgery & sexual medicine.

Recipient of the APJ Abdul Kalam's appreciation award, 'Wonder Fogsian', 'The most inspiring gynaecologist' by ET, 'Global Youth Icon Award', an 'Inspirational women', featured by the Incredible women of India, Business Manager for her work as a doctor and author.

A poet, blogger and a columnist, she is also the author of Chronicles of a Gynaecologist, House of Doctors, Anecdotes & Antidotes, Being Radha, Devis & Divas, Raasleela, Shadows of a Fading Twilight.

Dr Madhu Goel is a distinguished Obstetrician and gynaecologist with extensive experience in providing comprehensive women' s healthcare across all stages of life - from adolescence to menopause. A graduate of Maulana Azad Medical College, she did her post graduation from Lady Hardinge Medical College and has over 25 years of experience. She is currently working as Director Fortis La Femme, a premier women's hospital. She is an expert in dealing with high risk pregnancy cases and is passionate about minimally invasive surgery. Beyond her clinical work, she is actively involved in academics and is a contributor in many conferences. She is also a strong advocate for patient education through awareness talks, her social media channels and community outreach programmes.

Professor (Dr.) Jyotsna Suri is a Professor and Unit Head at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital. She is recognized for her pioneering role and leadership in the field of obstetric critical care in India. An acclaimed teacher, dedicated clinician, national expert, and WHO–ICMR trial investigator, she has trained over 500 obstetricians and has been conferred with the prestigious Fellowship Honoris Causa of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK.

Her expertise spans maternal critical care, high-risk obstetrics, and quality improvement in obstetric care delivery, making her a sought-after speaker on holistic postnatal care and maternal well-being.

An internationally certified CAPPA trainer Senior Consultant Therapist Antenatal care and Lactation. She is founder Director WellMom Antenatal and Parenting sessions, Srijan Childbirth program at MKW Hospital.

She holds an international certification in Lactation from the University of Stanford along with Certification in Childbirth Preparation from Emory University, Atlanta. She has been working in the field of Pregnancy, Childbirth, breastfeeding and early baby care for more than two decades.

Dr Helai Gupta is a highly experienced doctor, having completed her MBBS from Government Medical College, Jabalpur, and her MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Being an alumnus of such an esteemed institute, Dr. Gupta is experienced in all varieties of difficult obstetric and gynaecological cases, with a practice spanning nearly four decades. She is a senior consultant at Delhi's premier luxury maternity centre, Rosewalk hospital, and also at Artemis Daffodils where she served as Head of Department.

Her Areas of Interest are: High Risk pregnancies, Infertility treatment, Gynaecological Endocrinology and medical management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Minimally invasive surgical procedures such as Laproscopy & Hysteroscopy, Colposcopy, Gynae-oncology & Menopause management.

A lactation consultant, child nutritionist, and postpartum care professional working to strengthen families through preventive, evidence-based care across pregnancy, breastfeeding, baby nutrition, and early childhood.

Dr. Juhi Rachel Baluja is a qualified psychiatrist with a DPM and MD in Psychiatry from CMC Vellore and is currently practising in St Stephens Hospital, Delhi. She has a strong clinical interest in Perinatal and Postnatal Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the management of Anxiety-related Disorders.

Her approach to care is evidence-based and patient-centered, with a focus on early identification, holistic assessment, and long-term well-being.

Dr. Sanjay Kapur is a well-known public health leader with over three decades of experience advancing maternal and child health, infectious disease control, and primary healthcare in India. As Managing Director of JSI India and a trusted partner to the Government of India, he has led large-scale programs that expand quality care and improve outcomes for mothers, newborns, and children. Earlier, as a senior health leader at USAID, he helped shape national MCH strategies and investments.

Dr Vandana Prasad, MBBS, MRCP, MPH, is the Founder Secretary and Principal Technical Advisor of the Public Health Resource Society (PHRS). She is a Community Pediatrician and public health professional with over 30 years of engagement in community-based action, health systems, public health, and public health nutrition.

Dr. Prasad has served as a Former Member (Child Health) of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and has been a member of various committees with the Health and Women & Child Development Ministries. She briefly served as Advisor, Community Processes, at the National Health Systems Resource Centre.

As an educator, she has taught Epidemiology and Public Health Nutrition for MPH at Ambedkar University, New Delhi as Guest Faculty and serves as Deputy Editor with BMJ Pediatrics Open (BMJPO). She has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and has authored 2 published books on public health issues.

A lactation consultant, child nutritionist, and postpartum care professional working to strengthen families through preventive, evidence-based care across pregnancy, breastfeeding, baby nutrition, and early childhood.

Dr. Anuja Jayaraman has over 15 years of experience in international development programs, policy-oriented qualitative and quantitative research, and has led the research, monitoring and evaluation, and information management functions across organizations. She has worked in the areas of income and non-income dimensions of well-being including poverty and health—maternal, child and adolescent health—in South Asia and Africa.

At ARMMAN, she leads both Research and Monitoring & Evaluation functions across programmes. Dr. Anuja holds a Doctoral degree from Penn State University, USA, and a Master's degree in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics. She has worked with organisations like SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action), ICF Macro and UNICEF.

Dr. Monika Banerjee leads the monitoring, evaluation, and research practice at Mobile Creches, bringing a wealth of experience in qualitative research and curriculum design. Previously at the Institute of Social Studies Trust, Delhi, she specialized in research on the gendered aspects of informality, labour, and work choices.

Monika's work focuses on governance and the representation of marginalized groups in policy, aiming to create impactful change. She locates her work at the intersection of gender, labour, and care, bringing a critical and grounded lens to issues of equity and social justice.

Dr. Banerjee holds a PhD and M.Phil in Sociology of Education from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, and an MA in Social Work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.