Joya Banerjee

Joya Banerjee is a seasoned professional in global health and gender issues, with extensive experience in research, program management, and advisory roles. Notable positions include serving as a Research Associate at PUKAR, managing gender and HIV portfolios at GBCHealth, and advising on gender-based violence and public health initiatives at Jhpiego and CARE. As a co-founder of the Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Joya led a UN-supported network of over 8,000 young leaders in sexual and reproductive health advocacy. Joya's academic background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Human Rights and Political Science from Barnard College and a Master's Degree in Global Health and Population from Harvard University. Currently, Joya serves as a Consultant at Shiftbalance and a Senior Gender Advisor at Be the Change Group Inc., focusing on gender, GBV, and sexual reproductive health contracts for various international organizations.