Professional History
A stellar career in Public Health & Development
Ankita Choure is a Public Health and development professional based in India, currently with over 10 years of experience, having worked across national and international organisations. Her work sits at the intersection of health systems strengthening, public policy, fundraising, partnerships, and grassroots program implementation.
Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Community Aid and Sponsorship Programme (CASP) in Pune, Maharashtra, India, Ankita leads multi-state operations across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Delhi, overseeing programs in education, health, WASH, skills, and youth development. In this role, she is responsible for strategic planning, organisational governance, donor engagement, financial accountability, and building long-term partnerships with communities, funders, and boards.
Prior to this, Ankita has held senior technical roles spanning the WHO India Office (national and state levels), a public policy consulting firm and other non-profits. At WHO India, she has provided technical support to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, on the National Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Programme and social determinants of health, and has contributed to policy engagements and research initiatives in collaboration with various donor agencies and reputed technical knowledge partners across India. Her experience has bridged policy design and on-ground delivery, enabling her to translate evidence into action.
Ankita holds a Master of Science in Public Policy & Management from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, (UK) and a Master of Public Health from Pune University. She is a recipient of the University of Glasgow Country Scholarship and has published on topics including malnutrition, NCDs, patient safety, and medication adherence in peer-reviewed journals and the media.
Supporting you in achieving outstanding careers and skills in public health and life sciences
As a mentor, Ankita is deeply committed to supporting young professionals and practitioners from science backgrounds and public health backgrounds who are navigating complex career decisions. She brings lived experience of working across government systems, international organisations, non-profits and other agencies.
Ankita believes mentoring is about creating safe, honest spaces for reflection, growth, and long-term thinking, especially for professionals working in high-pressure, impact-oriented sectors.
Passion to make a difference
Ankita offers practical guidance on:
Careers in Public Health, Public Policy studies, Life Sciences (Biological sciences- Immunology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Developmental Biology, etc.)
Careers in the Developmental sector, nationally and internationally, particularly in countries like the UK.
Navigating purpose-driven careers while managing burnout and uncertainty.
Building resilience, clarity, and confidence in early- to mid-career stages.
