People, Opportunities, Communities and Access Manager
Journey Mental Health Center
Hometown: Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Ankita Bharadwaj is a bar-qualified attorney in India and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School whose work spans law, governance, and public leadership across India, Kenya, and the United States. She has worked with the High Court and Supreme Court of India and conducted litigation-focused human rights research with the High Court and Kadhi Court in Nairobi.
In the United States, Ankita serves as the People, Opportunities, Communities & Access (POCA) Manager at Journey Mental Health Center, where she leads equity-centered systems strategy and builds cross-sector partnerships to expand access to mental health care. Her work focuses on designing systems that are both culturally responsive and structurally sound.
Ankita has managed state, county, and city-level political campaigns and has been appointed to state councils focused on equity and migrant labor. She regularly speaks on governance, political division, immigrant identity, and leadership across difference.
In addition to her legal and policy work, Ankita produces, directs, and hosts her own radio program on WORT 89.9 FM. She also offers practical talks on how to conceptualize, launch, and sustain a radio or talk show, guiding aspiring hosts through both creative development and production logistics.
Her work bridges law, media, and systems change to help individuals and communities navigate complex public realities.
Miss Bharadwaj’s talks can also be offered in Hindi or Urdu.
Pronouns: she/they
A small speaker fee may apply.
Talks:
Feminism - How it Means Different Things to Different Populations
This talk discusses the global history of feminism and feminist movements and talks about how the word and the concept itself lands differently on different populations depending on their cultural, social, and bureaucratic history.
How to Start Your Own Podcast or a Talk Show
This talk will talk about the basics of starting your own podcast or a talk show from scratch. From creating the theme of your podcast or your talk show to its production, this talk will explore the entire process to make it accessible and easy for anyone!
How to Encourage Diversity and Inclusion Amidst a Volatile Political Climate
This talk covers how it really is to continue working as a DEI professional and focuses on strategies to employ to continue serving diverse populations amidst unprecedent attacks on Diversity and Inclusion.