Dr. Saira Mehnaz is a distinguished public health expert and academician with extensive experience in community medicine. Currently a Professor at the Department of Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), she also serves as the Country Representative for the International Association on Public Health. Dr. Mehnaz earned her MBBS and MD in Community Medicine from AMU and has completed advanced courses in medical education, underscoring her commitment to academic excellence. Her contributions span research, teaching, and leadership. She has supervised numerous MD theses addressing critical public health issues like intimate partner violence, child nutrition, and neuropsychiatric disorders in vulnerable populations. Her research has received national and international acclaim, including prestigious awards like the Vijaynarayan National Award and the Pyarelal Mohan National Award for Best Research Paper. As a scientific reviewer and committee member for international conferences, Dr. Mehnaz has actively shaped discussions on global health challenges. Her work has been published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, covering topics like maternal and child health, community-based interventions, and access to healthcare among marginalized groups. Dr. Mehnaz's leadership roles include serving as Vice President of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (UP & UK Chapter) and Provost at AMU's Begum Sultan Jahan Hall. She has also successfully implemented projects funded by the Ford Foundation and Indian Council of Medical Research, focusing on adolescent health and healthcare access in urban slums. With a career dedicated to improving public health through research, education, and advocacy, Dr. Mehnaz continues to inspire change and innovation in her field.