Dr. Rajshree Thapa is a globally recognized epidemiologist and public health leader with over 15 years of experience driving evidence-based health system transformation in low- and middle-income countries. As Vice President, Dr. Thapa oversees multi-country portfolios on non-communicable diseases, health system strengthening, and implementation science, directing strategies that have influenced national policies and improved health outcomes for millions.

A former Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Monash University with a PhD in Epidemiology, Dr. Thapa is an award-winning communicator (Three Minute Thesis People’s Choice Award) distinguished for translating complex research into actionable insights for governments, donors, and multilateral agencies. Previous senior roles include positions with Save the Children International, German Development Cooperation (GIZ), and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), where Dr. Thapa designed and led monitoring & evaluation frameworks, large-scale health surveys, and flagship programs in HIV/AIDS, newborn health, and health governance.

Dr. Thapa excels at building and leading multidisciplinary teams of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to deliver scalable, equitable solutions. Passionate about systems-level change, Dr. Thapa bridges rigorous science with real-world implementation to create sustained population-level impact.