Ravi's career spans over 24 years in the corporate sector, primarily at HSBC, where he held various roles across different countries. Notably, he served as the CEO and President Director of Bank Ekonomi, a local bank in Indonesia acquired by HSBC. In 2011, Ravi made a significant transition to the social sector, bringing his wealth of experience to the Azim Premji Foundation, where he led the Education Leadership & Management division.
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.
With over 25 years of experience in mentoring teachers, youth leaders, and adolescents, Shani Sen has been an integral part of Pravah for the past 16 years. Her extensive expertise includes curriculum designing and facilitating mindset change learning programs for educators and young individuals across various states in India. Ishani has played a pivotal role in implementing conflict-positive curriculum and mentoring teachers to navigate their personal and professional roles, contributing to whole-school transformations for leadership development and inclusivity.
Dr. Nandita Shah, a distinguished feminist activist and researcher, serves as the co-director of Akshara Centre, a Mumbai-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to women's rights. With a focus on empowering women to articulate, demand, and access their rights, Akshara Centre under Dr. Shah's leadership emphasises women's leadership and addresses issues of gender and social justice. Notably, she advocates for the engagement of men in this struggle, recognizing their role as part of the solution.
Bindi Dharia has previously worked with the Tata Trusts for Grant Relationships Management. Before that she was at the Piramal Foundation for Education Leadership as their program director for Technology. She holds a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Harvard Business School, with a focus in social enterprise and education. Her earlier experience is in the space of engineering and operations with ArcelorMittal.
Neha Buch, currently serving as an Advisory Board Member of Pravah, brings over 20 years of invaluable experience in youth development. Formerly the CEO of Pravah, she made significant strides, leading flagship interventions and fostering innovation within the organisation. Starting her journey as a volunteer in 2000, Neha's dedication and leadership skills propelled her to become the first and youngest non-founder CEO of Pravah.
"With over two decades of extensive experience, Anand has an expertise in strategic planning, program development, implementation, and partnership management. His versatile skill set extends to multi-stakeholder engagement and impact assessment, reflecting a commitment to holistic project management. Notably, Anand has led numerous humanitarian response programs, spanning relief, rehabilitation, and resettlement efforts, demonstrating his adeptness in navigating complex crisis scenarios.
"Anshu Gupta, widely recognized as the Clothing Man, has a unique blend of academic prowess and real-world experience. With dual qualifications in Mass Communications and a Master's in Economics, Anshu embarked on his journey from freelance journalism to corporate leadership before founding GOONJ in 1998. His vision was to elevate clothing as a pivotal concern within the development sector.
Vinod is a software engineer with a strong interest in Kerala’s cultural heritage and traditional knowledge systems. Computers are his profession and folklore his passion. His native village is Arangottukara (Kerela), a little hamlet on the banks of the river Nila that’s rich in culture and steeped in tradition. Right from childhood, he had a keen interest in assimilating local knowledge and in observing and absorbing the local ethos.
