Neha Simran Saggi

Neha earned a BSPH in health policy and management and a BS in biology, both with highest distinction, and a minor in chemistry. At Carolina, she conducted research on global health policy and maternal health outcomes, culminating in her senior honors thesis that assessed disparities in postpartum pain assessment and management. Outside of the classroom, she served in the cabinet of the Student Government Executive Branch, on the Campus Health Advisory Board, and as a birth doula at NC Women’s Hospital. She also worked as an organic chemistry learning assistant, served as an officer for the Marathon Team, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. During her time at Carolina, she produced multiple seasons of her podcast exploring health and policy-related topics, from the application of anthropological methods in health research to the use of artificial intelligence in cervical cancer screening.