Megha Desai

* President of the Desai Foundation, a programatic nonprofit elevating the health, livelihood, and menstrual equity of women and children across 3,750+ villages in eight states in India, impacting over 12 million lives. * Pioneer of the Asani Sanitary Napkin Program, one of India's most comprehensive menstrual equity initiatives, and Heroes for Humanity, a nationally recognized model for grassroots health and service facilitators. * Founder of Mission. Strategy. Dharma, a consulting practice helping women and multi-generational families connect more deeply with their philanthropic purpose. * Recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative for four consecutive years; hosted Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton at Desai Foundation programs in India in 2023. * Board member, TiE Boston and Take Two Media Initiative, Spicewell * Lifelong singer performing with the Resistance Revival Chorus (Righteous Babe Records) at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Newport Folk Festival and beyond!

The Passage of Article 21 in India, Connecting young women and their philanthropic journey, Singing, Cooking, my Nephews, , and the New England Patriots.

The Infrastructure of Dignity and Menstrual Equity as a Human Right

It's my first TED Conference! I did my first TEDx Talk in 2019 about the Power of Cultivating Dignity, and my second, in 2026 about the Infrastructure of Dignity! I guess there is a theme! Excited to learn, connect, and meet some great folks!