Meet Dr. Meghna Bhat – a first-generation immigrant, award-winning storyteller, and organizational change practitioner with nearly two decades of experience. Recently honored with the Alumni Impact Award from The University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Bhat is known for her innovative, heart-driven approach that combines academic rigor, multidisciplinary methods, and transformative storytelling.

 

As a passionate advocate, she crafts inclusive, trauma-informed spaces where individuals can heal and grow. Her work challenges traditional boundaries, combining scholarly depth with genuine human connection to inspire social change and promote justice.

 

Dr. Bhat’s focus areas include:

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• Trauma-Informed Community Engagement – Designing empathetic spaces that create awareness about social issues and promote healing.

• Storytelling for Social Impact – Using narrative to shift perspectives and drive cultural transformation from socioecological levels.

• Strategic Planning – Addressing systemic barriers through deep listening and collective care in training and collaboration.

• Art and Media in Advocacy – Amplifying underdocumented voices through creative mediums.

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