Zafreen Neha is a development professional, currenting working as Programme Coordinator in CSEI. She had been leading and engaging with more than 500 socially excluded adolescents and young people in five districts of Bihar along with being leader of the secretariat team at Bihar Ambedkar Students' Forum (BASF) - a membership based youth led forum of socially excluded young people (Dalit, Adivasi, Muslim, Nomadic Tribes) in Bihar.
Layne Robinson serves as the Head of Social Policy Development at the Commonwealth Secretariat, headquartered in London, UK. Leading a dedicated team, Layne spearheads initiatives aimed at supporting the 54 member countries in areas crucial to human development, including youth development, health, education, and sports. Through collaborative efforts, the Commonwealth's social policy work aims to foster cooperation and implement policies and programs that enhance the lives of individuals, especially those from marginalised or vulnerable groups.
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Ranjan is a postgraduate in Business Development from Pune University, with over a decade of experience across diverse sectors with organizations such as Oxfam, Christian Aid, and PHIA Foundation. With close to15 years of experience in international development, he brings a wealth of expertise in fundraising, campaign management, and humanitarian programs. He has successfully raised and managed projects with a cumulative grant sum of around USD 5.5 million in India and Bangladesh.
Astha Agarwal, serving as the Director of Youth Interventions at Pravah, brings a wealth of expertise in youth development and leadership. Holding postgraduate qualifications in International Politics from Jawaharlal Nehru University and Conflict Transformation and Peace Building from Delhi University, Astha's journey into the realm of youth development was sparked by her transformative experience as a participant with Pravah.
Indrajit is currently the Chief Executive Officer at the We Are Young Foundation. He has studied Food Science from the Assam Agriculture University and has completed an M.A. in Youth Empowerment from the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development. He is a certified life-skills trainer from RGNIYD. He is a Pravah Changelooms fellow and a Professional Fellow of the US State Department of Cultural Affairs. He has also participated in a cross-country solo bicycle ride for charity which ran across 7 states and 2 union territories.
With over 25 years of senior-level experience in Human Resources roles across the globe, Pavan has embarked on a new journey in the startup world. His primary objective is to foster inclusivity by bridging socioeconomic gaps among teenagers. Previously, Pavan held the position of Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for the AMENA Sector at PepsiCo, headquartered in Dubai.
Souvik Saha, the founder of People for Change, demonstrates a profound commitment to youth development in Jharkhand. With a background in instructional design and facilitation, he has spearheaded initiatives to empower adolescents and youth with critical skills for personal and social transformation. Through People for Change, Souvik has impacted the lives of over 30,000 adolescents and 10,000 young people, catalysing journeys of self-discovery and societal change across the region.
With over two decades of experience in the development sector, Ritikaa Khunnah has played a pivotal role in advancing youth development initiatives. Serving as the CEO of Pravah since 2008, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to empowering youth. Ritika's contributions extend beyond organisational leadership; she has been an influential member of the UNWomen multi-country civil society advisory group, advocating for gender equality on a global scale.
Associated with Pravah since 2011, Malavika is currently the Director, Fundraising and Partnership function at Pravah. She is a designer and facilitator of instructional design and learning journeys for youth development professionals and has led Pravah's flagship programme Big Ticket and Ocean in a Drop and associated with more than 40 organisations from sector. She has also supported the journey of 70 young changemakers under the Changelooms program.
