Nyamat Bindra
Nyamat Bindra is a public health leader with over 18 years of experience, working at the intersection of AI, research, and storytelling to advance health, equity, and inclusion and is based in New Delhi. She supports SmileAge in shaping narratives, strategies, and partnerships that centre equity and lived experience.
Yogesh Joshi
Yogesh, brings deep expertise in digital strategy and technology implementation to SmileAge Initiative Trust. With a proven track record in building scalable online platforms, he drives our digital presence—from website development and social media campaigns to data-driven marketing that amplifies health literacy outreach. Yogesh advises on leveraging technology to make our “Social Vaccine” mission accessible across India, ensuring seamless donor engagement, program tracking, and community impact measurement through innovative digital tools.
Elizabeth Ike
Elizabeth Ike brings extensive experience in human resources and strategic communications to the Advisory Board ,from Kerala. She advises on organisational development, people processes, and internal and external communications to help build a strong, values-driven culture.
Sheila Khawaja
Sheila Khawaja is a dedicated patient advocate specializing in clear communications, bridging the gap between research, patients, and healthcare professionals. Based in Italy, she excels in creating accessible resources that make complex health information easy to understand for diverse audiences. Sheila will help lead clear communications to bridge the gap between research, patients, and healthcare professionals—creating resources for ease of understanding, and help SmileAge Initiative Trust on developing plain-language materials and communication strategies to advance health literacy as a social vaccine.
Dr. Amruta Tripathy
Dr. Amruta Tripathy serves as Scientific Lead Advisor for research at SmileAge Initiative Trust, from Austria. She brings specialized expertise in biomedical research, translational science, statistics, and economic modeling to support the design, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence-based programs and studies. Her rigorous scientific approach strengthens SmileAge’s research foundation and ensures programs are grounded in high-quality data and measurable health outcomes.
