About
Social science researcher, activist, writer, journalist, and teacher, Dr Mehak Jonjua, has a rich experience and exposure in multiple fields. Prior to Sharda University, she was working with Amity University, Noida, as Professor and Assistant Director (Academics).
One of the major projects that she helmed was with the Hoshiar Singh Memorial Hospital. The project began with offering information, referral and navigation services to transgender patients and the provider community. It took-off in January 2018 and within a year, has provided workforce education on transgender awareness to 70 people. Also involved was policy advocacy aimed at promoting a more inclusive transgender health benefit programme for the transgender community of Delhi NCR. The project mobilized and promoted the resilience of trans-people most impacted by or living with HIV/AIDS through research, timely health facilities, recreation modes and leadership strengthening.
A total working experience of 15 years, she has served leading organisations, like MCM DAV College, DAV College and JIMS,