About

Nikita Srivastav brings over 14 years of leadership experience in public health, gender equity, and development, with deep expertise in Women's Health and Rights. She has held senior roles at not-for-profits such as Population Foundation of India, EngenderHealth, and PSI-US, and most recently led a portfolio on Women’s Health and Strategic Engagement at the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF). Nikita brings a rare combination of funder and implementer experience—successfully designing, managing, and scaling impactful programmes in partnership with governments, non-profits, and grassroots organisations. Nikita brings with her a unique blend of depth and width in the public policy space. She is seen as a thought leader on issues related to Gender Equity, Women & Child Health and Rights, and Policy Advocacy for sustainable impact. In her work experience, she has collaborated with a diverse range of stakeholders including philanthropies, policymakers, development sector specialists, knowledge management experts, and civil society organisations in India. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Health and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology. In her free time, she loves discovering new science facts with her son or cooking something delicious for her friends.