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Dr. Anandibai joshi Memorial foundation for women's health & education
Leadership Team

Our leadership team brings together distinguished professionals committed to advancing women’s health, education, research, and service through expertise, integrity, and shared vision.

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Dr. Suresh Joshi

MD, MSc, PhD: Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

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Dr. Suresh G. Joshi: MD, MSc, PhD Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Academic Appointments

  • Professor & Research Mentor, Drexel Biomed Cluster (COM, Biomedical Engineering, Plasma Institute)
  • Founding Director, Center for Surgical Infection, Department of Surgery, COM
  • Founding Director, Drexel Biomed – Select India Programs & Brazil Program

International Leadership & Honors

  • Honorary Vice-Chancellor, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Deemed University
  • Distinguished University Professor (Interdisciplinary) at PIMS, S.N.D.T. Women’s University, SP Pune University, and Pimpri-Chinchwad University
  • Member, Academic Council, Central University of Rajasthan, Jaipur–Ajmer, India

Areas of Interest

Infection Control & Epidemiology; Infectious Diseases; Surgical & Hospital-acquired Infections; Medical Microbiology & Immunology; Biodefense Vaccines; Plasma Medicine; Medical Devices; Novel Antimicrobial Strategies & Resistance.

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Dr. Ujwala Chakradeo

ME, PhD: S. N. D. T. Women’s University, MH, India

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Dr. Ujwala Chakradeo, ME, PhD: S. N. D. T. Women’s University, Mumbai, India

Academic & Executive Leadership

  • Vice-Chancellor, S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai, India
  • Professor of Architectural Engineering & Education

Public Policy & Governance Roles

  • Chairperson, National Education Policy, Government of Maharashtra
  • Member, All India Board of Town and Country Planning
  • Management Council Member, Indira Gandhi National Open University

Professional Distinction & Advocacy

  • Fellow, Indian Institute of Architects
  • Active Contributor to Women Empowerment Initiatives

Areas of Expertise

Education Leadership; Architectural Engineering; Public Policy in Education; Women’s Motivation and Empowerment.

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Dr. Ari Brooks

MD, MS: University of Pennsylvania, SOM Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Dr. Ari D. Brooks, MD, MS: University of Pennsylvania, SOM, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Academic Leadership

  • Professor, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Clinical & Hospital Leadership

  • Chief, Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery, Pennsylvania Hospital
  • Member, Operating Room Committee, Pennsylvania Hospital
  • Director, Governance Committee (GI, EOS, CRS & Plastics)
  • Co-Director, Penn Breast Health Initiative, Abramson Cancer Center

Areas of Expertise

Surgical Oncology; Global Health; Surgical Education; Medical Device Development.

Dileep-Wani
Dr. Dileep Wani

MD: Medicare Laboratories, MH, India

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Dr. Dileep B. Wani, MD: Medicare Laboratories, Pune, MH, India

Academic & Institutional Leadership

  • Chair & Professor Emeritus, Hematology & Transfusion Medicine, BVU Medical College & Hospital, Pune, India
  • Former Medical Director & Founding Member, Jan-Kalyan Blood Center, Pune

National & State Leadership Roles

  • President, Jan-Kalyan Blood Bank System, India
  • President, Maharashtra State Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
  • State Chief, Thalassemia & Sickle Cell Disease Free India Movement

Clinical Practice

  • Practicing Pathologist & Hematologist, Medicare Laboratories, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Areas of Expertise

Hematopathology; Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine; Medical Education.

Dana-Farabaugh
Dr. Dana Farabaugh

MD: Drexel University, COM, Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Dr. Dana Farabaugh, MD: Drexel University, COM, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Academic Leadership

  • Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
  • Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education

Clinical & Professional Roles

  • Specialist in Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Consulting OB & Gynecologist, Christiana Hospital, Wilmington, DE, USA
  • Participant, National Medical Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Member, Standard Setting Committee, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Community & Educational Engagement

  • Community Engagement & Health Education Initiatives
  • Mentorship in Medical Education

Areas of Expertise

Obstetrics & Gynecology; Minimally Invasive Surgery; Medical Education; Community Health Engagement.

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Dr. Katherine Sherif

MD: Thomas Jefferson University COM, Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Dr. Katherine D. Sherif, MD: Thomas Jefferson University COM, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Academic Leadership

  • Professor of Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
  • Vice Chair, Academic Affairs, Department of Medicine

Women’s Health Leadership

  • Chief, Women’s Health, Department of Medicine
  • Former Director, Drexel Medicine Center for Women’s Health
  • Developer of Programs in Women’s Clinical Care & Health Education

Professional Distinction & Community Engagement

  • Fellow, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
  • Active in Community Engagement Initiatives

Areas of Expertise

Women’s Health; Internal Medicine; Academic Leadership; Clinical Program Development; Community Health Engagement.

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Dr. Rita Guevara

MD: Drexel University, COM, & St. Chris Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Dr. Rita Guevara, MD: Drexel University, COM, & St. Chris Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Academic Leadership

  • Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
  • Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Community Health

Community & Program Development

  • Leader in Community Health & Stakeholder Engagement Initiatives
  • Collaborative Medical & Educational Program Development
  • Expert in Pipeline Mentorship Programs
  • Educational Grant Preparation & Quality Improvement in Programming

Clinical & Professional Service

  • Pediatrician, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA
  • Member, Credential Committee, Tower Health System

Areas of Expertise

Pediatrics; Inclusive Excellence in Medical Education; Community Health Engagement; Mentorship & Program Development.

Meghan-Berkenstock
Dr. Meghan Berkenstock

MD: Johns Hospkins University, SOM, Baltimore, MD, USA

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Dr. Meghan Berkenstock, MD: Johns Hospkins University, SOM, Baltimore, MD, USA

Academic & Institutional Leadership

  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
  • Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute at Water’s Edge
  • President, Drexel University College of Medicine Alumni Association

Clinical Practice

  • Practicing Ophthalmologist, Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • Bel Air Surgery Center
  • Johns Hopkins Surgery Centers – Nottingham

Community & Educational Engagement

  • Active in Community Health & Healthcare Outreach
  • Mentorship & Medical Education Leadership

Areas of Expertise

Ophthalmology; Cataract & Glaucoma Treatment; Academic Medicine; Mentorship & Medical Education.

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Dr. Gail Rosen

MS, PhD: Drexel University, COE, Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Dr. Gail Rosen, MS, PhD: Drexel University, COE, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Academic Leadership

  • Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Drexel University College of Engineering, Philadelphia, PA, USA
  • Chair, Board of the University Research Computing Facility

Research & National Recognition

  • National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Awardee
  • Co-Organizer, AIME Scholarship Program
  • Leader in Biological Discovery from Big Data

Research Areas

Computer Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Machine Learning; Environmental Engineering.

Special Research Interests

Machine Learning Applications in Microbiome Research, Metagenomics, Evolution, and Chemotaxis.

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Mr. Siddharth (Sid) Joshi

M.Engr, MBA: Biomedical Engr, Healthcare, & Life Science Technologies and Management, Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Mr. Siddharth (Sid) Joshi, M.Engr, MBA: Biomedical Engr, Healthcare, & Life Science Technologies and Management, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Professional & Industry Leadership

  • Board Member & Head of Production, Lightning Water LLC, New York, NY, USA
  • Manager, Engagement, Alcimed, Princeton, NJ, USA
  • Strategy Consultant in Healthcare & Medical Devices
  • Project Lead, Boehringer Ingelheim Project, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

Technical & Innovation Focus

  • Biomedical Engineering & Life Science Technologies
  • Healthcare Technology Strategy & Implementation
  • Biomedical Technology Innovation & Applications
  • Entrepreneurial Management

Academic Credentials

Master of Engineering (M.Engr); Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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Dr. Shobha Waghmode

MSc, PhD: SP Pune University, MES Abasaheb Garware College, MH, India

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Dr. Shobha Waghmode, MSc, PhD: SP Pune University, MES Abasaheb Garware College, Pune, India

Academic Leadership

  • Chair & Professor, Department of Chemistry, MES Abasaheb Garware College (AGC), Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
  • Director, Graduate Research Mentorship & Academic Coordination

Research & Innovation

  • Innovator with 26 Patents in Research & Technology Development
  • Expert in Nanomaterials & Nanotechnologies

Honors & Distinctions

  • Best Teacher Award, Savitribai Phule Pune University (2019)
  • Fellow, Maharashtra Academy of Sciences

Areas of Expertise

Chemistry; Nanomaterials; Nanotechnology Research; Innovation & Graduate Research Leadership.

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Dr. Girish Desai

ME, PhD: Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust, MH, India

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Dr. Girish Desai ME, PhD: Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust, Pune India

Academic Leadership

  • Executive Director at Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust (PCET), for the institutions of higher education.

Areas of Expertise

  • Industry Experience prior to joining academics
  • Expertise in establishing the Standard Operating Procedure in Educational Operations.
  • Managing Multi-Disciplinary Colleges and Technical Education Campus.
  • Strategic Engagements in Academic & Research Collaboration with Indian and Overseas Universities.

Innovative Approaches

  • Core Competencies Strategic Planning & Budgeting, Educational Planning & Coordination, Teachers Development
  • Interactive Learning and Quality Enhancement in Educational Services.