Umbereen S. Nehal, MD, Mph
About Umbereen S. Nehal, MD, Mph
Umbereen S. Nehal, MD, MPH, is the founder of HER Heard and a Sloan Fellow at MIT Sloan School of Management. With extensive experience in pediatric medicine and public health, she has held leadership positions in various healthcare organizations and contributed to significant health initiatives.
Work at HER Heard
Umbereen S. Nehal serves as the Founder of HER Heard, a role she has held since 2023. The organization is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. HER Heard focuses on addressing healthcare disparities and promoting health equity, particularly for marginalized communities. Under her leadership, the organization aims to create impactful initiatives that improve access to healthcare services.
Current Role at MIT Sloan School of Management
Nehal is a Fellow in the Sloan Fellows MBA program at MIT Sloan School of Management, a position she has held since 2020. This program is designed for experienced professionals seeking to enhance their leadership skills and business acumen. Her involvement in this program reflects her commitment to integrating healthcare with effective management practices.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Leadership
Nehal has held several significant roles in healthcare leadership. She served as Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Community Healthcare Network from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she was a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School for eight months in 2018. Her experience includes working as an Attending Physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and as a Staff Pediatrician at both East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and Boston Medical Center.
Educational Background
Nehal has an extensive educational background in medicine and public health. She earned her M.B.,B.S. from Aga Khan University Medical College and completed her residency in Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. She holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and is currently pursuing an MBA at MIT Sloan School of Management. Nehal also participated in the LEAD program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, focusing on Organizational Leadership.
Contributions to Healthcare Education and Policy
Nehal has made significant contributions to healthcare education and policy. She co-authored a national ACGME compliant curriculum and contributed to state public health curricula. She has served as Chair of the Provider Review Committee for Massachusetts and as Chair of an Institutional Review Board (IRB). Her work includes advising federal and state agencies on healthcare matters and leading grassroots campaigns to address healthcare issues in marginalized communities.