Namita Kulkarni holds a Master of Public Health in Infectious Disease Epidemiology from Cornell University. Her professional and academic work centers on advancing health equity through research, policy, and practice. She served as a part-time public health law intern at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where she contributed to multiple projects in emergency preparedness, public health policy, health equity, and public health program evaluation.

Her interests lie at the intersection of policy, preparedness, and health communication. She has collaborated with organizations such as the New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH), presenting research on youth mental health in rural New York to NYS legislation and the policy committee at NYSARH, and continues to engage in projects that address gaps in health access and strengthen public health systems as well as improve outcomes for diverse populations.

At New York Medical College, Namita looks forward to building expertise in health policy and management to shape evidence-based solutions that promote health, resilience, and well-being across communities.

 

Hometown

Mumbai, India

Undergraduate School

Southern New Hampshire University

Undergraduate Major

Public Health

Graduate School(s)

Cornell University

Internship

Health law intern at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Focus Area/Interests

• Health policy and preparedness
• Health communication