Ankita Shrestha is a passionate healthcare professional with over a decade of experience in nursing, public health, aged care, disability services, research, and policy advocacy. She started her journey with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in India and went on to earn a Master of Public Health from Southern Medical University in China. Ankita also holds a certificate in Health Care Economics from Harvard Business School, reflecting her drive to create meaningful change in healthcare policy and practice. Previously, she has worked in a variety of roles, including as a Policy Adviser at the Australian Medical Association and a Policy Officer at the Australian College of Nursing.
Driven by a deep commitment to equity and innovation, Ankita combines her expertise and compassion to improve healthcare systems and ensure better outcomes for individuals and communities alike.