This is me

Rooted in evidence.
Grounded in Umeå.
Working for the world.

I bridge evidence, equity, and action. But underneath all of it, I am someone who believes that health belongs to everyone. And that the world gets better when we have the courage to talk honestly about it.

— Raman Preet

Beyond Borders, Below the Surface:
The Story of a Rooted Leader.

Why I am Here

I have spent my life navigating two worlds: the high-stakes precision of global health and the quiet strength of my own heritage. I learned that the most expansive reach only comes from the deepest roots. This is the story of how I found my ground and why I’m dedicated to helping you find yours.

I believe that to lead others, you must first know exactly where you stand. My story doesn’t begin in a boardroom or a lecture hall at Harvard; it begins in the vibrant, rhythmic pulse of India. It was there, amidst a culture that values community and deep-rooted connection, that I first learned what it means to belong. I grew up seeing that health is not just a clinical data point it is a human right, a cultural dialogue, and a pillar of equity. Those early years planted a seed in me: a conviction that the most powerful global solutions are the ones that never lose their human ground.

Season of Silence

When I moved to Northern Sweden, my world changed in ways I wasn’t prepared for. Coming from the eternal warmth of India, the landscape of Umeå felt like a mystery I couldn't solve. I remember the shock of those first winters with the biting cold, the endless polar nights, and a silence so deep it felt heavy. In the beginning, it was overwhelming. I felt like a stranger to the snow and to a culture that was as quiet as mine was loud.

But as the years passed, the Swedish nature began to teach me. I watched the forest endure the harshest frosts, only to burst into an unstoppable, fierce green under the midnight sun. I realized that winter isn't an absence of life; it is a season of gathering strength.

Sweden didn’t just change my geography; it refined my spirit. It taught me the power of "Lagom," the beauty of balance, and the quiet resilience required to thrive in harsh climates, whether in the Swedish wild or in the high-stakes world of global health policy.

Today, Umeå is my home, both physically and at heart.
I have become a woman of two worlds: I carry the sun of India in my soul and the steady, quiet strength of the Swedish North in my hands.

The Calling

This journey, from the sun to the snow, is exactly why I work with the intensity and heart that I do.

In the arena of global health, millions of euros and years of research often stall in the gap between a bold idea and a real-world impact. I am here to close that gap. I have dedicated my career to navigating the complexities of EU-funded research and international collaborations because I know that a strategy without a soul is just paperwork. I bring Harvard-trained precision to global systems, but I lead with the warmth of someone who knows that every "project" is actually a life.

I also know that leading on a global stage can feel like standing in a storm. We are often taught to reach for the top, but rarely taught how to stay grounded.

This is why HealthWE Conversations and my mentorship work are so vital to me. I created these spaces for professional women because we shouldn't have to choose between our power and our peace. I want to help you cultivate the internal stability you need to lead with clarity and courage.

I do this work because the world doesn’t just need more managers; it needs Rooted Leaders.
It needs visionaries who are as unshakable in their values as they are ambitious in their reach.

Beyond the Work

When I am not navigating the complexities of global health, you will find me rooted in the things that bring me back to myself; singing, and raising my daughter to walk her own path with courage. I am a mother, a lifelong learner, and a believer that we are all capable of incredible reach, as long as we know where we are planted.

I am here to help you find your ground, so you can finally reach your height.

Raman Preet
Strategic Advisor | Mentor | Rooted Leader | Oral health expert

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