Geeta Misra

Geeta Misra serves as the Executive Director at CREA since June 2003, overseeing programs in human rights, sexuality, violence against women, and reproductive health and rights, with responsibilities encompassing vision building, strategic planning, and fundraising. Prior to this role, Geeta held various positions including Program Officer at the Ford Foundation, focusing on advocacy for reproductive health and HIV/AIDS, and Project Director at the Environmental Defense Fund, addressing the intersections of population, environment, and development. Experience includes managerial roles at EngenderHealth and coordination of the Safe Motherhood Conference while also contributing to research and policy planning at The World Bank and other organizations. Geeta earned a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from Columbia University and a Master’s Degree in Economics from Syracuse University, alongside a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Mumbai.