Aparna Kathuria

Consultant , Citizen's Climate Lobby, USA

Dehradun, India

Senior healthcare and public health strategy leader with 17+ years of experience across US and Indian health systems in health systems strengthening, monitoring & evaluation, digital health, and operational transformation. Combines clinical, analytical, and policy expertise to improve population health outcomes and drive data-driven decision-making across provider and public sector ecosystems.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Director, CEO, COP, President
Professional Experience:

Senior healthcare executive, public health strategist, and transformation consultant with 17+ years of experience across healthcare delivery systems, public health programs, digital health, and operational transformation in India and the United States. Core expertise spans strategy, growth & transformation, global health program management, public and population health monitoring & evaluation, stakeholder engagement, healthcare operations, quality improvement, and organizational development across provider, payer, nonprofit, and public-sector ecosystems.

Demonstrated strengths in health systems strengthening, decentralized planning, program implementation, and performance optimization through data-driven decision-making and evidence-based operational strategies. Extensive experience managing complex healthcare initiatives involving hospitals, ambulatory networks, trauma systems, emergency response programs, climate-health projects, and healthcare technology integration.

Strong capability in public health monitoring & evaluation, health data analytics, reporting systems, dashboarding, and program performance tracking using HMIS, operational datasets, and digital platforms. Experienced in synthesizing complex quantitative and qualitative data into concise reports, executive presentations, strategic recommendations, and implementation roadmaps for senior leadership, government stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

Skilled in operational excellence, process redesign, workflow optimization, quality service delivery, throughput scaling, capacity planning, and cost rationalization. Successfully led operational due diligence, performance transformation, resource optimization, and healthcare efficiency initiatives that improved productivity, financial sustainability, patient experience, and system responsiveness across healthcare organizations.

Extensive experience in stakeholder partnership and engagement, including coordination with government agencies, NGOs, healthcare providers, academic institutions, vendors, and industry leaders. Proven ability to build strategic collaborations, negotiate partnerships, manage multi-state initiatives, and align operational, regulatory, and implementation priorities across diverse stakeholder groups.

Strong exposure to healthcare operations and HealthTech enhancement, including EHR/EMR analytics, AI-enabled healthcare platforms, HIS integration, digital transformation initiatives, workflow automation, and technology-enabled service delivery models. Experienced in leveraging analytics and digital tools to improve healthcare access, operational efficiency, reporting quality, and patient engagement.

Demonstrated expertise in grant supervision, budgeting, financial planning, and P&L optimization, including resource allocation, utilization monitoring, demand forecasting, vendor management, and performance tracking within healthcare and public-sector environments. Familiar with value-based care concepts, payer-provider dynamics, and strategic healthcare growth initiatives.

Experienced in capacity building, training, mentorship, and organizational development through leadership roles in healthcare education, clinical operations, public health outreach, and systems strengthening initiatives. Strong communication, presentation, and advisory skills with the ability to translate technical and operational insights into actionable strategies for executive and policy audiences.

Combines clinical grounding with healthcare management, public health, analytics, and strategic consulting expertise to support healthcare transformation, population health improvement, operational resilience, and scalable program implementation across complex healthcare ecosystems.

Education:

Education Summary

Public health and healthcare management professional with multidisciplinary training spanning clinical sciences, healthcare leadership, public health systems, human resources, and climate-health policy. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Leadership (MAS LHCO) from University of California San Diego with a strong academic record (GPA 3.8/4), focused on healthcare operations, financial management, digital health transformation, healthcare analytics, and strategic leadership across provider ecosystems. Coursework and teaching experience included healthcare project management, budgeting, operational efficiency, and ethical AI integration in healthcare systems.

Completed Executive MBA in Human Resource Management from XLRI Xavier School of Management (GPA 3.7/4), strengthening expertise in organizational leadership, workforce transformation, stakeholder engagement, performance management, and strategic people operations within complex healthcare and social-sector environments.

Holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion from National Institute of Health and Family Welfare under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with specialized exposure to public health systems, preventive healthcare, health communication, epidemiology, community engagement, health policy, and population health interventions. Academic exposure included monitoring & evaluation approaches, decentralized health planning, program implementation, and public health outreach models aligned with national health priorities.

Clinically trained with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Seema Dental College and Hospital, providing foundational expertise in clinical care delivery, patient management, healthcare ethics, disease prevention, and healthcare operations. Clinical training established strong grounding in evidence-based care, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary healthcare coordination.

Further strengthened domain expertise through executive and global certifications in climate-health systems, strategic management, and social-sector leadership, including:

* Health Effects of Climate Change from HarvardX
* Strategic Management from Copenhagen Business School
* Leadership Program from India Leaders for Social Sector

Academic and professional learning has been consistently aligned with healthcare transformation, health systems strengthening, monitoring & evaluation, operational excellence, AI-enabled healthcare innovation, and public-sector program management across India and the United States. Combines clinical knowledge with management science, analytics, policy understanding, and implementation experience to support complex healthcare delivery, public health strategy, stakeholder coordination, and evidence-based decision-making in both provider and population health settings.

Available for:

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Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi

Nationality:

Indian

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