Ms. Gurpreet Kaur Bhatia

Regional Communications Director: Asia, Heifer International

Ms. Gurpreet Kaur Bhatia is a strategic communications leader with over 15 years of experience in the development sector, driving impact through storytelling, advocacy, and partnerships. She currently serves as Regional Communications Director, Asia, at Heifer International, where she leads marketing, communications, and advocacy across diverse cultural and geographic contexts. Her work focuses on empowering rural communities—particularly women—through sustainable agriculture, climate-smart practices, and economic empowerment. She has held leadership roles with global organizations, including ChildFund International, UNDP, BBC Media Action, The Union, and Vital Strategies, where she advanced communications to support public health, child protection, and climate resilience. She holds master’s degrees in journalism & mass communication and social work and is certified as a Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) by the Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC). She is an esteemed member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).