Staffing

Vunnam Uma Bharathi

Consultant/Program Officer, India

Vunnam Uma Bharathi is a seasoned public health professional with over eight years of extensive experience in eye health program management, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. With a robust track record in managing multi-state programs in India, she excels in partner monitoring, data analysis, and strategic planning to enhance community health outcomes. Uma's expertise in capacity building and stakeholder management has been instrumental in driving program implementation and improving eye health services across various regions. She is passionate about leveraging her optometry expertise to enhance eye health programming and is committed to making a positiveimpact on community eye health services.

Uma holds a Master of Science in Optometry and Vision Sciences from the prestigious University of Hyderabad, where she developed a strong foundation in eye care and public health. She combines academic excellence with practical experience. She also earned an MBA in Marketing and HR from Utkal University, further honing her management skills. Outside of her professional endeavors, Uma enjoys being in nature, exploring new places, gardening, and playing with her toddler, her favorite pastime in recent times.