Karuna Antani

Karuna Antani is a seasoned public health professional with extensive experience in mental health promotion, violence prevention, and policy analysis. Currently serving as a Senior Health and Safety Specialist at the National Education Association, Karuna specializes in mental health initiatives for education stakeholders. Previous roles include Public Health Analyst at SIS, where project management involved multiple initiatives related to data modernization and community engagement, and Program Coordinator at MHA Houston, focusing on mental health programs and grants. Karuna's background includes contributions as a Brown Fellow at The Menninger Clinic, outreach efforts at NightLight Pediatric Urgent Care, and various internships in esteemed organizations that shaped strong skills in program evaluation, community engagement, and public health marketing. Karuna holds a Master of Public Health from UTHealth School of Public Health, alongside a Graduate Certificate in Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from The University of Texas at Austin.