Ayesha Sinha is the founder-director of Talash Society, engaged in working with adolescents & youth for working towards a gender equitable world by focusing on inner work. The organization's aims to transform individuals, leading to united social nations.
Abhishek Madhdeshia has been working in the development sector for last 5 years, specifically in the domain of social project ideation, fundraising, and media awareness. Currently, he is the Senior Manager at Efforts For Good, a community-driven platform that works to accelerate social development by democratizing philanthrophy.
Pradeep Ghosh, an Ashoka Fellow since 2004, serves as the Founder and Advisor of OASiS- A Social Innovations Lab, established in 2003. With a focus on developing new models for the social sector, Pradeep's innovative solutions have addressed a wide range of issues including social security, education, community livelihoods, and volunteering.
Born and brought up in Calcutta, Souradeep is a Communications Specialist with almost 8 years of experience in print and online media as well as in the development sector. Being trained in both visual and written mass communication skills, he has worked on both writing and photographic assignments for magazines as well as YouTube channels. He has also worked with several Non-Profit organisations and corporate houses.
With over 15 years of diverse experience spanning government engagement, trade relations, organisational development, strategy formulation, regulation, gender program implementation, and grant making, Priya is a seasoned professional in the field of social impact. As the Founder of Durga, a citizen sector organisation based in Bangalore, India, Priya has demonstrated her commitment to advancing gender justice in public spaces.
Drawing from his personal experiences, Siddhant co-founded Mind Piper, an impact-first social enterprise dedicated to addressing mental health inequity in India. With over a decade of experience in mental health advocacy and community engagement, Siddhant brings a deep understanding of the challenges individuals face in accessing quality mental healthcare.
Piyali Sarkar Debnath has an M. Phil from Jawaharlal Nehru University with specialization in gender and political economy. She has worked as a development professional on diverse issues like human rights, education, inclusion, migration and gender. She used to work as a National Project Officer for the youth team at UNESCO MGIEP. Currently she is working with UN Women
Nageshwar Panchal is an entrepreneur from Ujjain. He is passionate towards building sustainability in village through decentralized model of leadership and service. He has been among the founder members of Go-On India and Sanima. Nageshwar is a poet at heart and a movie-enthusiast. He loves to connect with people, groups, and organizations and has an eye of an explorer.
Suchetha Bhat, the CEO of Dream a Dream, brings over two decades of experience in empowering children from vulnerable backgrounds. With a diverse background spanning both corporate and social sectors, Suchetha's journey began in 2001 with notable stints at Larsen and Toubro and IBM. Her transition to the social sector was sparked by her volunteer work with Dream a Dream, where she discovered her passion for empowering disadvantaged youth.
