MEHWISH TARIQ
Reisterstown,Maryland
Summary
Results-driven mental health advocate with nine years of experience addressing systemic gaps in healthcare. Led awareness campaigns and health outreach initiatives that directly supported individuals at risk of suicide and addiction. Collaborated with diverse stakeholders to reduce stigma and enhance community-based care systems. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work to further develop expertise in policy and sustainable healthcare solutions. Results-driven professional with expertise in public health and mental well-being. Proven ability to design impactful health interventions and foster community partnerships, enhancing access to mental health services.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Integration Consultant
Impact Behavioral HealthCare
Baltimore, MD
07.2025 - Current
- Built partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, and community and faith-based organizations, strengthening referral networks for enhanced service access.
- Contributed to development of culturally responsive programs aligned with outpatient and dual diagnosis services, ensuring community needs were met.
- Support community outreach efforts to increase access to mental health and substance use treatment services.
- Assist in creating early identification and prevention initiatives based on community education experience.
- Supported improvements in care coordination and follow-up processes, enhancing patient engagement and continuity of care.
Coordinator – International Outreach
National Centre for Healthcare Workforce (NCHW)
Maryland City
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Coordinated partnerships between Pakistani healthcare providers and U.S. healthcare institutions to enhance cross-border healthcare collaboration.
- Assisted in workforce exchange initiatives and collaborative healthcare development programs to strengthen healthcare capacity and knowledge sharing.
- Coordinated healthcare workforce data collection and analysis for strategic planning.
- Developed and maintained relationships with healthcare organizations and stakeholders.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline project workflows.
Coordinator – Non-Resident Pakistani (NRP) Mission
Washington, D.C.
04.2023 - 07.2025
- Facilitated cross-border collaboration in healthcare, agriculture, and tourism sectors to enhance bilateral relationships.
- Coordinated diaspora-focused conferences to foster economic partnerships and promote knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Coordinated logistics for events and meetings across multiple departments.
- Managed scheduling and calendar for senior leadership team.
- Developed and maintained project timelines to ensure timely completion.
Healthcare Consultant – Public Health Campaigns
Renusoft Private Limited
Islamabad
01.2019 - 07.2025
- Designed and implemented public health campaigns addressing mental health, diabetes, hepatitis, and substance misuse across urban and rural populations.
- Developed a Collaborative Care Model for Diabetes in Pakistan in partnership with Rawalpindi Medical University, working alongside lifestyle medicine physicians and psychologists:
- Integrated lifestyle medicine with behavioral therapy and medical treatment plans, enhancing the comprehensiveness of health solutions.
- Designed structured follow-up systems to improve long-term diabetes management.
- Organized mobile screening camps and community-based health interventions, facilitating early detection and management of health issues in diverse communities.
- Performed health screenings for diverse community members to identify potential health issues.
- Coordinated free diabetic retinopathy eye camps with religious centers and workplaces, increasing access to vital eye care for underserved populations.
- Built cross-sector partnerships to promote sustainable public health technology solutions.
- Assisted physicians in optimizing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to improve documentation accuracy and continuity of care.
Chief Executive Officer
Hometown Community Foundation (HCF)
Islamabad
12.2018 - 06.2025
- Spearheaded nationwide mental health and social awareness programs across schools, universities, religious institutions, hospitals, and public spaces.
- Organized three international conferences on substance misuse, uniting 30+ local and international organizations to establish Pakistan’s first multi-stakeholder collaborative addiction platform.
- Advocated for the passage of the Pakistan Psychology Bill to improve standards of mental health treatment and regulation.
- Trained over 400 teachers in early identification and intervention strategies for youth mental health and substance use.
- Coordinated outreach initiatives in underprivileged communities to enhance healthcare access, promote emotional wellbeing, and advance educational equity.
- Converted religious centers into community resource hubs offering mental health and health awareness services.
- Organized health camps within educational institutions providing screening, referrals, and solution-oriented support platforms.
- Launched webinar series connecting university students with national and international experts.
- Established and led a structured volunteer leadership program engaging 600+ volunteers, mentoring 20 core youth leaders in program design, training delivery, and campaign management for sustainable community impact.
Healthcare Consultant
Medxol
Islamabad
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Integrated telemedicine, laboratory services, and pharmacy delivery into unified digital healthcare platform to enhance service accessibility.
- Assessed clinical workflows and recommended system improvements to enhance patient experience and access to care.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers and IT teams to design patient-friendly remote consultation and home-testing models.
- Created patient engagement strategies that fostered trust in digital healthcare systems, improving patient adoption rates.
- Designed affordable healthcare packages for educational institutions, integrating mental health and rehabilitation services.
- Established partnerships between Medxol and community stakeholders to expand outreach and enhance service delivery effectiveness.
Project Coordinator
Enrichpak
Islamabad
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Established primary healthcare facility in rural Sargodha, improving access to essential services.
- Conducted community needs assessments and engaged stakeholders to inform culturally responsive service delivery.
- Coordinated project timelines and schedules for multiple initiatives.
- Managed communication between cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Facilitated project meetings to discuss progress and address concerns.
Intern – Social Mobilization & Community Development
National Rural Support Programme (NRSP)
Pakistan
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Engaged rural populations in Azad Kashmir to raise awareness on community issues.
- Supported livelihood development, microfinance groups, women’s empowerment initiatives, and health education workshops to enhance community resilience.
- Assisted in community outreach programs and events for rural development initiatives.
- Supported project teams in implementing sustainable agriculture practices and training sessions.
- Collaborated with local stakeholders to gather feedback on program effectiveness and needs.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Morgan State University
Baltimore12.2028
Master of Public Administration (MPA) -
Quaid-e-Azam University
Islamabad01.2016
BS (Hons) - Social Sciences
Government College University
Lahore01.2013
Skills
- Public Health & Mental Well-being
- Substance abuse prevention
- Collaborative care development
- Community-Based Health Education
- Nutrition & Child Health Advocacy
- Menstrual Health & Hygiene Education
- Policy Advocacy & Legislative Engagement
- Strategic planning
- Policy advocacy
- International partnerships
- Rural & Urban Community Mobilization
- Capacity Building & Volunteer Mentorship
- Gender-Inclusive Policy Implementation
- Capacity building
- Gender policy
- Monitoring & Communication
- Needs Assessment & Impact Evaluation
- Proposal Writing & Documentation
- IEC Material Development
- Nonprofit & Program Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Organizational Development
- Needs assessment
- Proposal writing
- Zoom & Webinar Facilitation
- Bilingual communication
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems
- GIS
- Public Speaking & Advocacy
- Workshop & Conference Planning
- EHR systems
- Bilingual Communication (English & Urdu)
Volunteer Experience
- Cyntax Health Projects (Corporate Health Firm), Islamabad, 03/01/22, 07/31/25, Contributed to the “Period Positive Workplace” initiative to reduce menstrual stigma in corporate settings., Delivered awareness sessions and supported policy discussions promoting gender-sensitive workplace practices., Connected government girls’ colleges with menstrual health education initiatives., Assisted in development of culturally appropriate awareness materials.
- Shanbahadur Foundation (Home for Special Girls), Islamabad, 2023, 2025, Provided psychosocial mentorship and life-skills training for orphaned and vulnerable girls., Conducted sessions on hygiene, mental health, menstrual health, and self-advocacy., Organized health camps and led donation drives to support resident girls.
- Trust for Malnutrition & Stunted Growth (TMSG), Pakistan, 2020, 2025, Supported nationwide awareness campaigns on child malnutrition., Connected TMSG with adoptable clinic networks to expand reach cost-effectively., Developed culturally relevant nutrition awareness materials., Participated in health camps supporting rehabilitation education for families.
Timeline
Community Integration Consultant
Impact Behavioral HealthCare
07.2025 - Current
Coordinator – International Outreach
National Centre for Healthcare Workforce (NCHW)
08.2023 - 07.2025
Coordinator – Non-Resident Pakistani (NRP) Mission
04.2023 - 07.2025
Healthcare Consultant
Medxol
01.2022 - 01.2025
Project Coordinator
Enrichpak
04.2021 - 08.2021
Healthcare Consultant – Public Health Campaigns
Renusoft Private Limited
01.2019 - 07.2025
Chief Executive Officer
Hometown Community Foundation (HCF)
12.2018 - 06.2025
Intern – Social Mobilization & Community Development
National Rural Support Programme (NRSP)
06.2013 - 08.2013
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Morgan State University
Master of Public Administration (MPA) -
Quaid-e-Azam University
BS (Hons) - Social Sciences
Government College University