Ms. Ashna Ashesh is a lawyer, public health professional and MDR TB Survivor associated with Survivors Against TB (SATB), a community group that works with TB survivors and diverse stakeholders to advocate on creating patient and community focussed paradigms of care in TB in India. Ashna’s work focuses on TB and mental health, gender and TB, and diversity, equity and inclusivity in patient support and care.  She is a widely published writer and a strong voice in TB advocacy.