Nidhi Shukla is the President of Girl Rising and will transition to Co-CEO in 2026. Over the past 11 years, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s global impact, beginning with the launch strategy for Girl Rising in India and leading programs across 15+ countries. With a 25-year career in senior roles across gender and public health, she brings deep expertise rooted in a human rights lens. Trained in law and experienced with the Richard Gere Foundation, Johns Hopkins CCP, and Global Health Strategies, Nidhi champions the power of storytelling and strategic communication to drive lasting social change.