Dr. Shivalli earned his MBBS degree at Karnataka Institute of Medical Scinces, Hubli, Karnataka and MD in Community Medicine at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. Non communicable disease prevention, maternal and child health, and nutrition are his core research interests. Through the PH-LEADER program, he hopes to learn methods of capacity building, and establishing international collaborations and networks. He also hopes to enhance his leadership and advocacy skills in NCD prevention.