A 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering next-generation health innovators to tackle urgent health challenges and drive systems change in public health, medicine, and digital health.
Through Catalyst Academy and bootcamps, we deliver curriculum that bridges public health theory with hands-on research.
Every student is paired with graduate-level mentors from leading institutions who guide research and career navigation.
Through Y-PHIC and our intervention model, we support youth-led projects creating measurable, lasting impact.
Project UNITY began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when a group of pre-medical students recognized a critical gap in public health education. With infection rates rising and access to reliable information limited, they created nationwide webinars to educate high-risk communities on mental health, diabetes, heart disease, and nutrition.
The overwhelming response sparked a bigger vision. What started as a grassroots effort grew into a nonprofit with a clear mission: to educate and empower future leaders to bridge medicine, public health, and digital health to improve care and advance equity.
As healthcare evolves, so must the people who shape it. We believe a strong foundation in public and digital health is essential to addressing systemic challenges and creating lasting impact.
Population-level thinking, epidemiology, health equity, social determinants, and community-based research.
Clinical perspectives, patient care, evidence-based practice, and bridging population health to individual outcomes.
Health technology, AI in healthcare, data science, telehealth, and digital tools for equity and access.
At Project UNITY, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We actively engage individuals from diverse racial, cultural, professional, and socio-economic backgrounds, believing that diverse perspectives strengthen our impact. We strive to cultivate a team that reflects the communities we partner with - fostering trust, youth mentorship, and lasting relationships that inspire positive health outcomes.
Sareena is a fourth-year medical student at University of Missouri Kansas-City with over 35 peer-reviewed publications, pursuing anesthesiology.
Pranav co-founded Project UNITY and has led programmatic growth from the first Catalyst Academy cohort through Y-PHIC's national launch. On the Board, he focuses on organizational sustainability and national partnerships.
Dr. Shah is Founding President of Anekant Community Center and has led more than 300 medical missions across 15 countries. On the Board, he provides clinical, academic, and global-health perspective.
Chief Information & Digital Health Officer, UC Davis Health
Dr. Atreja oversees UC Davis Health's digital health expansion. He coined the term Evidence-based Digital Medicine and is referred to as the app doctor for pioneering digital therapeutics.
Founder, MIMIT Health
Dr. Chopra is an interventional radiologist with over 30 years of experience. He opened MIMIT in 2004, specializing in minimally invasive treatments.
Managing Director, Common Health Coalition
Chelsea leads the Common Health Coalition working to ensure the U.S. health system is prepared for the next crisis. She previously served at NYC Department of Health.
Assistant Teaching Professor, Rice University
Dr. Diep teaches Public and Community Health at Rice University. Her research focuses on health disparities in diet and childhood obesity prevention.
President & CEO, Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Dr. Mate's work focuses on health system design, quality, and strategies for large-scale change. He is faculty at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Assistant Dean & Professor, Nova Southeastern University
Dr. Messer serves the Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine as professor of public health. She has dedicated her career to underserved populations.
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