Priyanka has a PhD in Community and Behavioral Health from the University of Iowa. Her dissertation focuses on understanding lived experiences of menstrual hygiene management among transgender and non-binary population groups. Topically, her overall research focuses on maternal and child health, reproductive health, menstrual health and hygiene, gender and sanitation, adolescent health and tobacco use, and improving the lives of women by enhancing livelihood opportunities. She is interested in listening to people’s experiences, understanding their behavior and attitudes and use the research to amplify their voices. Her research spans in low-resource settings and communities. Methodologically, she employs qualitative research methods that include in-depth interviews, focused group discussions, and observations, keeping the community at the center of research.