Priyanka K Mohan

Priyanka serves as the Director of Ecosystem Development at ShikshaLokam, where she plays a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant ecosystem of change encompassing civil society organisations, academia, and market players. Leading initiatives such as SolvED, EdumentumX, and India Education Collaborative, Priyanka drives the organisation's mission forward with strategic vision and unwavering dedication.

Beyond her role at ShikshaLokam, Priyanka is also the Artistic Director at Yakshadegula, where she spearheads the scaling of initiatives aimed at promoting the rich folk theatre artform of Karnataka. Her exceptional contributions to the performing arts have been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Natya Mayuri Award and scholarships from the Centre for Cultural Resource and Training, Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Prior to her current roles, Priyanka held key positions including Corporate Affairs Lead at Wells Fargo, where she led CSR and DEI initiatives for India and the Philippines. Her journey in social impact began as a Teach for India Fellow and as a Project Engineer at Wipro. Priyanka holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Visvesvaraya Technological University.

Outside of her professional endeavours, Priyanka finds joy in spending time with her daughter Shaarvi and remains deeply engaged in her passions for dance, theatre, and music, reflecting her multifaceted approach to life and her commitment to holistic personal and professional development.