Sushrima Gan

As Co-Chair of SURPAS and Co-Founder of Kzarvani Foundation, I’m driven by a deep responsibility to extend the opportunities I’ve received to those excluded from them. I strive to build systems where potential-not privilege-defines success. At Stanford, I’ve championed equity in pay, housing, and mental health for postdocs. Through Kzarvani, I’ve created grassroots programs to support education and leadership for underserved children in India. Belonging, to me, means ensuring every voice is heard. I’m most proud of building inclusive communities while continuing my research as a woman in science -proving that advocacy and science can thrive together, and one strengthens the other.