Pritika C. Kumar, Ph.D., is a highly experienced consultant specializing in harm reduction, health equity, and social justice, with nearly 25 years of expertise in program, policy, and research both domestically and internationally. Currently self-employed, Pritika serves as a board member for WellShare International and JustUs Health. Previously held positions include Senior Fellow at the R Street Institute, Senior Regulatory Scientist at Altria, Research Investigator at HealthPartners, and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at NYU School of Medicine, among others. Pritika's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Public Health from The Johns Hopkins University, a post-doctoral fellowship from New York University, and multiple degrees in public health and psychology from prestigious institutions.