Vandana Pant

Vandana Pant is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in philanthropy, strategic initiatives, and program development within the healthcare and arts sectors. Currently serving as Executive Advisor for Philanthropy Strategic Campaigns and Senior Director of Design & Innovation at Sutter Health since January 2016, Vandana leads ventures focused on mental health, addiction care, and women's health while implementing human-centered design strategies. Previously, Vandana was a founding team member and Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Sutter Health - Palo Alto Medical Foundation, where initiatives like linkAges were developed to address social isolation in the community. Prior roles include Director of Strategic Development at The Health Trust and Director of Development at Montalvo Arts Center, highlighting a strong background in community engagement, policy development, and resource management. Vandana's educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Delhi University and a Master's degree in Mass Communications from Jamia Millia Islamia, complemented by a Certificate in Financial Management from UC Berkeley.