Palak Madan
About Palak Madan
Palak Madan is a Director and the Founder and Managing Director of WatOR, with a background in research and program management across various organizations. She has a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Current Role at Fortify Health
Palak Madan serves as the Director at Fortify Health, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she has contributed to the organization's mission by consolidating the latest research findings on anemia for stakeholders. Additionally, she has provided consultation to the founders on research, policy strategy, and budget monitoring. Her involvement has been instrumental in shaping the organization's approach to public health challenges.
Professional Experience
Palak Madan has a diverse professional background. Prior to her current role, she was the Founder and Managing Director at WatOR, starting in 2019. She has also held positions such as Research Fellow at Untangle AI in Singapore, Program Manager at JustDoc in Bengaluru, and Research Analyst at Blackbox AI. Her early career included a summer internship at Cisco in New Delhi and an internship at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
Education and Academic Background
Palak Madan completed her Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Information Technology at Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering, New Delhi, from 2012 to 2016. She also studied Mathematics and Computer Science at Hansraj Model School, achieving a Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) certification in Science. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Nutrition and Global Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, which she began in 2022.
Key Contributions and Projects
At Fortify Health, Palak Madan has modeled the cost-effectiveness of the organization's intervention in wheat flour fortification. Her work has focused on integrating research findings into actionable strategies that address public health issues, particularly anemia. Her analytical skills and strategic insights have supported the organization's efforts to improve nutritional outcomes.