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Deepa Bhalerao

Deepa Bhalerao is a mental health and DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) professional with over three decades of experience across counselling, education, community development, and social justice. Currently serving as Head, Mental Health & DEIB at STHIR, she was previously Head of Emotional Wellness at plugH, where she led mental health strategy and interventions from 2021 to 2024.
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