Meet our team
Meet our hardworking and dedicated team who joined us on this journey to tackle period poverty and the stigma surrounding women's health
Our Founders
Juhi Patel
Co-founder
Juhi is a health science student at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She co-founded Project Stree because of her own experiences dealing with the menstrual stigma while growing up in India. When she's not helping patients at the hospital, she likes to get in touch with her artistic side through dance, photography, and painting.
Co-Founder
Juhi Patel (she/her)
Ria Soni
Co-founder
Ria is a first year medical student interested in women’s health policy and innovation. She co-founded Project Stree because she firmly believes that allowing women to take charge of their own health is the key to uplifting them. In her free time, Ria loves experimenting with coffee, exploring the city, and watching Formula 1!
Co-Founder
Ria Soni (she/her)
Team Coordinators
Shivani Soni
Workshop Coordinator
Shivani is an intern student at Shree Swaminarayan Physiotherapy College in Ahmedabad, India. She joined Project Stree because she loves social work, especially for women. In her free time, she likes to draw, paint, dance, travel, and spend time with her family.
Workshop Coordinator
Shivani Soni (she/her)
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Ipsita Kadam
Team Administrator
Ipsita is a student on the PA track at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She joined Project Stree because she has always had a deep passion for all things health, especially women’s health. She enjoys spending quality time with her family & close friends, working with her patients, hiking, reading, and cooking.
Team Administrator
Ipsita Kadam (she/her)
Finance & Operations Team
Khyati Gujrathi
Director of Finance
Khyati is a financial advisory professional in Toronto. She joined Project Stree because she wants to challenge the perception of stigma around menstruation, sanitary hygiene and women bodies. Khyati likes to research businesses, and trending industries. She loves to write (about almost anything she feels strongly), cook and sing.
stuti is a pre-optometry student at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. she joined Project Stree because she believes education about menstruation and health can impact women in many ways to gain self-confidence. having lived in India, she understands the importance of access to healthcare for the community Project Stree serves. in her free time, she loves trying new recipes, experimenting with different art mediums, and photography.
Director of Finance
Khyati Gujrathi (she/her)
Jeel Patel
Director of Operations
stuti is a pre-optometry student at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. she joined Project Stree because she believes education about menstruation and health can impact women in many ways to gain self-confidence. having lived in India, she understands the importance of access to healthcare for the community Project Stree serves. in her free time, she loves trying new recipes, experimenting with different art mediums, and photography.
Jeel is a student at the Schulich School of Business in Toronto. She joined Project Stree because she is passionate about giving back to her community, women empowerment and making a meaningful impact. In her free time, she loves to dance, travel, cook and spend time with her family and friends.
Director of Operations
Jeel Patel (she/her)
Blog Columnists
Anjali Khatri
Blog Editor
Anjali works at the U.S. Department of State and joined Project Stree because of her interest in gender in international development. She is also passionate about the intersection of conflict and gender, especially understanding women’s roles in conflict. Her hobbies include crafting, biking and baking.
Blog Editor
Anjali Khatri (she/her)
Krish Bhut
Blog Writer
Krish is a sophomore at Brandeis University in Massachusetts. She has a keen interest in the scientific process and wishes to pursue a career in either cancer or neuroscience research in the future. She joined Project Stree because she wanted to help create a community where women aren’t ashamed of talking about their menstrual health and continue to support one another. When she's not studying, she enjoys reading, dancing, painting, and baking.
Blog Writer
Krish Bhut (she/her)
Kate Kramer
Blog Writer
Kate is a recent graduate from the University of Georgia where she studied history and political Science. While attaining her two degrees she was also a member of the NCAA Division I Equestrian Team. She has the intention of attending law school and pursuing a career in human rights law, potentially of international scope. She joined Project Stree to spread awareness of the stigmatization of women's health in India to a broader audience, which she hopes will increase support for the cause and catalyze meaningful change. In her free time Kate enjoys riding horses, attending concerts and museums, and running.
Blog Writer
Kate Kramer (she/her)
Public Relations & Outreach Team
Khushi Patel
Intern
Khushi is a student at Rutgers University majoring in Health Administration with a concentration in Health Policy and Biology. Having grown up in Gujarat, being a part of Project Stree allows her to give back to the young girls of India who are the future of fighting against period poverty and stigma. When she is not studying, Khushi loves trying out new coffee orders, painting, and hiking.
Intern
Khushi Patel (she/her)
Designers
Jui Soni
Graphic Design Lead
Jui is an architect and a recent graduate with a masters degree in Sustainable Design from Thomas Jefferson University. Project Stree's vision towards menstrual health awareness, gender equity, and women empowerment are themes that strongly resonate with her. That coupled with her desire to give back to her homeland, brought her here! In her free time, you can find her exploring cafes, capturing sunsets, and reading (and hoarding) books.
Graphic Design Lead
Jui Soni (she/her)
Purti Hardikar
Graphic Designer
Purti is a student at Northeastern University studying Experience Design. Growing up, she loved all things art and this passion grew into love for design. She joined Project Stree to learn about not just design, but also teamwork, networking, and making a meaningful global impact.
Graphic Designer
Purti Hardikar (she/her)
Social Media Management
Khushi Talati
Social Media Co-director
Khushi is a student at Washington University in St. Louis pursuing a degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Anthropology. She hopes to shape public health policy to ensure that all women get access to quality healthcare. Khushi joined Project Stree to contribute to their mission in helping better health outcomes for women and promote education around women's health. In her free time, you’ll find her listening to true crime podcasts, baking, and spending lots of time with her dog.
Social Media Co-Director
Khushi Talati (she/her)
Krisna Patel
Social Media Coordinator
Krisna is a pre-medical student at the University of Illinois at Chicago studying Public Health and Disability and Human Development. She joined Project Stree because she is passionate about advocating for women’s health and challenging the stigma around it. In her free time, she loves discovering new music and catching up on her favorite TV shows.
Social Media Coordinator
Krisna Patel (she/her)
Sakhee Desai
Social Media Coordinator
Sakhee is a student at the University of Delaware pursuing a double major in finance and computer science. She joined Project Stree to pursue her passion in helping underprivileged girls in India, while also working to destigmatize women's health within the community. In her free time, sakhee enjoys traveling, binging shows on Netflix, and spending time with friends!
Social Media Coordinator
Sakhee Desai (she/her)
Ishi Shah
Social Media Coordinator
Ishi is a student at Reed College. She joined Project Stree to give back to her community and work together to empower other individuals. In her free time, Ishi enjoys drawing, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends!
Social Media Coordinator
Ishi Shah (she/her)