Maneet Chahal is a mental health nursewith both in-hospital and community experience.

She is currently pursuing her MN at McMaster University, with a thesis focused on South Asian Mental Health. In addition, she has co-founded a global South Asian mental health initiative called SOCH, which in Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi (3 prominent South Asian languages) means 'to think' or 'a thought'. Through SOCH, Maneet conducted one of the first mental health workshops within a Sikh Temple, and has started an international mental health TV show called 'Apni SOCH'. When not on the front lines, Maneet enjoys spending time in nature, practicing kundalini yoga, and playing with her dog Diesel.