From El Paso, Texas, Disha Ganjegunte is a current student in the Masters of Global Health and Population program at Harvard Chan School of Public Health. She graduated from Texas Tech University double majoring in Nutritional Sciences and General Studies; with minors in Chemistry, Biology, and Theatre:Acting. As a first-generation student in the US, Disha has worked with the House of Representatives, the UNICEF Foresight Circle, the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship, served as the Post Secondary Vice President of Texas HOSA, and has been featured on several shows such as the “Late Late Show with James Corden” and the “Jennifer Hudson Show.” Disha has studied and works with conflict negotiation in several high violence countries such as Ireland/Northern Ireland, South Africa, Israel/Palestine, and on the Texas/Mexico border. Using her diverse work experience, Disha wants to create awareness, empathy, and positive change throughout a global community. Her use of directing, film making, acting, and keynote speaking are one outlet that she utilizes to work towards this goal. Her most recent work includes incorporating important global and social issues into the short film, “To Be Loved,” and interning with the Oscar-nominated production company, Smartypants Productions.
