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Girija Brilliant

Board SpouseSkoll Global Threats Fund

Biography

I received my Ph.D. and MPH from the University of Michigan in social epidemiology.My research has focussed on increasing access of women in rural settings in Asia and Africa to eye health care. I have done this in my role as a founder of the Seva Foundation, along with my husband, Larry Brilliant.I serve on the Commission on Aging in Marin county and the local board of agencies working in disaster relief.I have trained as an Iyengar Yoga instructor and study Zen and Tibetan Buddhism.

Regional Focus

Central and Southern Asia