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Disha Ganjegunte is from El Paso, Texas, and is currently President of the Harvard Chan School of Public Health Student Body. As a first-generation student, Disha has built a remarkable career, working with the House of Representatives, the UNICEF Foresight Circle, and the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship. She has been featured on the “Late Late Show with James Corden” and the “Jennifer Hudson Show.” Disha has also been recognized as one of the top 40 Changemakers and is currently a BeVisioneers Mercedes-Benz Fellow. In addition, Disha works with the United Nations, where she actively engages in initiatives that promote global health and sustainable development. She has been involved in conflict resolution efforts in high-violence regions, including Ireland/Northern Ireland, South Africa, Israel/Palestine, Australia, and the Texas/Mexico border. Disha utilizes a creative approach to advocacy, incorporating filmmaking, directing, acting, and keynote speaking to raise awareness and inspire global change.
Updated May 2025