Maneesh is also the Director of International Programs at Effect Hope, Canada. Maneesh has been working in the field of Neglected Tropical Diseases, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health and Nutrition and Health Systems Policy and Programs for over 15 years in Asia and Africa. He has experience in working with diverse partners, including governments, United Nations agencies, International and national NGOs, research and academic institutions.

Maneesh has an MSc in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London and is the current Vice-chair of the Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases.