Aayushi Prashant Patel

Impact-driven professional focused on global health initiatives for marginalized communities, emphasizing mental health, health equity, via early childhood education. Combines empathetic, people-centered approaches with strategic, data-driven solutions in resource-limited environments. Expertise in cross-sector collaboration to achieve measurable, sustainable outcomes. Committed to developing resilient, long-term solutions for complex health challenges.

Mother tongue(s): ENGLISH | GUJARATI, Other language(s): HINDI | FRENCH (IB B SL - LEVEL 7)

Enumerator, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong, China (07/2024 – 08/2024)

• Conducted in-depth qualitative research on mental health among elderly Indian minorities in Hong Kong for The University of Science and Technology, building trust and achieving over 90% referral participation after prior recruitment delays, and gained actionable insights on social welfare policy impacts through culturally sensitive interviews

Global Leadership Program by Common Purpose, Hanoi, Vietnam, (06/2024 – 06/2024)

• As a student apprentice, I analyzed SDG trends and negotiated partnerships in workshops with NGOs, corporate entities, and humanitarian leaders; I shadowed Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation to assess and recommend culturally relevant reintegration activities for female survivors of trafficking

Global Learning Partnership participant, U21 Health Sciences Group, Dhulikhel, Nepal, (03/2024 – 03/2024)

• Led focus group discussions in a remote Nepalese community to evaluate and design sustainable healthcare interventions aligned with SDGs, authored a strategic report with actionable recommendations for the local municipality addressing resource constraints and cultural factors, and collaborated with an international team to ensure culturally sensitive, stakeholder-driven solutions for vulnerable populations

In all experiences, I applied trauma-informed, empathy-based communication to foster trust and psychological safety with vulnerable populations, including elderly participants and at-risk youth

Global Futures: Cultures and Careers Badge by Common Purpose, Global Futures Program (earned in June 2024)

Campus Ambassador, AstraZeneca, Stockholm, Sweden , (11/2024 – CURRENT)
• Acting as liaison between AstraZeneca and Karolinska Institutet to align talent engagement with recruitment strategy, aiming to increase interest in industry and consulting careers. Planning a career fair, CV workshop, panel event, and joint conference with AstraZeneca’s Talent Acquisition team, targeting 150+ student participants. Coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen university–industry collaboration

Event Manager - Public Health Section, KI, Stockholm, Sweden (02/2025 – CURRENT)
• Engaging cross-sector stakeholders to facilitate knowledge exchange and enhance career exposure for students. Organizing study visits to public health agencies and NGOs such as UNICEF to bridge academic learning and real-world public health practice, aiming to increase student engagement and support thesis development.Coordinating upcoming events highlighting public health gaps and the need for integrated, multi-stakeholder solutions: Mental Health Day, Global Pharma on the Move conference with AstraZeneca.

Corporate Relations Manager, Näringslivsutskottet - Medicinska Föreningen, KI, Stockholm, Sweden, (1/2024 – CURRENT)
• Build, maintain, and actively pursue strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the life sciences sector, including McKinsey, negotiating agreements and contracts to ensure alignment with organizational goals and partner expectations. Co-organize events with corporate partners such as AstraZeneca and BCG, as well as themed initiatives like Women in Entrepreneurship for International Women’s Day and the annual career fair, creating meaningful connections between students and industry opportunities while bridging academia and the professional world.