Kalpana joined the Center in 2005, where she currently serves as Director of the Gender Justice Program and RACE Program. Director From 2002-2005, she was the director of the Third Wave Foundation, which works nationally to support and strengthen the next generation of young women and transgender activists. Prior to Third Wave, Kalpana was an organizer working with youth in Madison, WI also issues of reproductive rights and justice. Kalpana grew up in Oregon and graduated from the University of Oregon. Her family includes two fabulous boys, Sachin and Kavi.