Dr. Roopa Dhatt is a practicing physician, Assistant Professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine, and global health leader internationally recognized for her work on gender equality and women’s leadership in health. She is the co-founder and former Executive Director of Women in Global Health, the fastest-growing women’s movement in health over the past decade, now active in more than 60 countries. Her work has focused on closing leadership gaps, advancing workforce equity, and shaping policies that improve health outcomes.
With over 15 years of experience spanning clinical care, health systems, and policy, Dr. Dhatt has advised governments and international organizations. She co-chaired the World Health Organization’s Gender Equity Hub on the health workforce, served on the Scientific Advisory Board of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and contributed to the Lancet COVID-19 Commission. Her efforts have helped advance gender-responsive approaches to universal health coverage and pandemic preparedness.
Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, Dr. Dhatt is known for building bridges across sectors and championing