Bhuvaneswari Balasubramanian is the India Country Director for the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition. Bhuvaneswari holds a PhD in Social Sciences, and brings significant experience in evidence-based high-impact programs for food systems transformation with a strong nutrition lens. In her previous roles, she has supported central and state governments in supporting implementation and evaluation of nutrition programs and schemes such as POSHAN Abhiyaan. She is passionate about delivering impactful solutions at the intersection of nutrition, climate, agriculture, and livelihoods with special focus on vulnerable populations. She is also an advocate for clean eating and lifting weights for wellness (especially for women).