Dr. Monalisa Padhee is Program Head at Bindi International, leading community-driven initiatives for women’s health, education, and climate action in rural India. Through her AAA and Digital Community Schools models, she empowers women and youth with health awareness, digital literacy, and leadership, advancing gender equity and grassroots resilience.
Based in Austria, she is a social scientist with 15+ years of international experience spanning academia, the nonprofit sector, and European public affairs. She has led major scientific and advocacy projects and brings expertise in women’s and reproductive health, One Health, and healthcare governance. Johanna has a strong track record of building strategic partnerships that bridge science, policy, and practice.
Based in Solapur, Maharashtra, she is a community physician and public health researcher leading StreeArogya Rural Foundation, a non-profit advancing rural women’s health. With over a decade in community medicine, health policy, and research, she combines grassroots action with leadership, getting international recognition for her work and creative expression.