Padma Bhate-Deosthali
Senior Director, Research & Program
Education
Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) and a PhD from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Expertise
Research
Language
English, Hindi
Dr. Padma Deosthali (she/her) is the Senior Director, Research & Program at ICRW Asia.
A renowned expert with over 25 years of experience, Dr. Deosthali has led groundbreaking research on gender, health policy, and social inclusion, pioneering WHO-recognized models for responding to domestic and sexual violence and driving trans-inclusive WASH programs. Her leadership at CEHAT and CREA has shaped policy, education, and global best practices.