Ishita Srivastava is a Community Research Scholar at the Berkeley Interdisciplinary Migration Initiative (BIMI), where she focuses on health inequities and expanding medical access for marginalized communities. As an Indian immigrant and a graduate of UC Berkeley with a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology, she brings a unique perspective to the intersection of research, policy, and community advocacy.

Her research explores systemic barriers to care, particularly for rural and underserved populations. She has published work on innovative solutions for reducing health disparities, focusing on strategies that make healthcare more accessible and sustainable. Beyond research, her experience as a health insurance enrollment counselor has given her firsthand insight into the complexities of healthcare access, strengthening her commitment to policy reform. She is also passionate about working with youth, equipping them with the tools to advocate for equitable healthcare policies in their communities.

At BIMI, she strives to drive evidence-based policy reforms that dismantle structural barriers and build a future where healthcare is accessible, sustainable, and just for all communities.