Nidhi Gupta, a Commerce graduate from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, and a Business Management alumna from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneshwar, embarked on her entrepreneurial journey after a brief stint in the corporate sector. Co-founding Dhriiti – The Courage Within, a non-profit organisation dedicated to inspiring entrepreneurship and fostering impactful enterprises, Nidhi has amassed over 18 years of experience in designing entrepreneurship models for social impact.
I've been with Bosco Institute for 11 years. Prior to this engagement, I worked with a number of organizations in Assam, especially those dealing with the Adivasis who migrated to this region during the colonial period. I am still involved with those organizations on a variety of levels.
As a member of the Bosco Institute, I spend the majority of my time mentoring social work students and getting involved with specific startups launched by the institute.
Prarthana Sharma is a counseling psychologist by profession. She is practicing psychology for the past eight years now. She is also the Director and Co-founder of a mental health organization named Aatma Prakash. The foundation works towards co-creating empathetic and safe communities for youth in India.
In the past, she has worked with reputed institutes like IIM-Indore, TISS Mumbai, and TISS Tuljapur. She has completed her studies at Christ University, Bangalore, and Sophia College, Mumbai.
Pradeep Kumar, the founder of Learning by Locals, has a deeply personal connection to his mission. Having faced challenges in accessing quality education himself, particularly in English proficiency, he embarked on a journey of self-improvement. After graduating from a government school, he sought assistance from the NGO Manzil, where he learned English and subsequently found employment in the tourism industry.
Fahad Khan, as the Director of Antraal Theatre based in Delhi, leads initiatives aimed at advancing inclusive theatre and theatre-based education. He is recognised for pioneering the concepts of "theatre for all" and "theatre for education," notably collaborating with government schools in Delhi to integrate theatre into their academic curriculum. With over a decade of experience, Fahad has also devoted his efforts to empowering blind women through theatre, forging partnerships with organisations like NAB India.
Ashik Krishnan seamlessly blends into the roles of a traveller, venture socialist, and community weaver. As the co-creator of Travellers' University, he orchestrates transformative experiential learning journeys, fostering deeper self-awareness and global understanding. At Travellers' University, Ashik channels his creativity into designing and leading travel-based educational programs aimed at envisioning a more inclusive and equitable world.
Myself Rolly Shivhare. Working with Youth and Constitution. I am the Founder of Youngshala. I am the working committee member of National Campaign for Peoples Right to Information. Also a state coordinator of Madhya Pradesh working for Association for Democratic Reforms.
I am feminist activist who strives for nurturing feminist leadership spaces with youth centrality at their core. I have my keen interest in creating spaces to talk about normative and social behaviour change campaigns and action and have done that for the last ten years in different spaces including colleges, communities and informal spaces which adolescent and young people occupy.
Sanjina Gupta is a seasoned Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Consultant with nearly a decade of experience in the field of health and education. With a background in Menstrual Health facilitation and sexuality education, she has made significant contributions to promoting gender equity and inclusive sexual and reproductive health rights. Sanjina's expertise spans various regions across India, including rural Bengal, Kolkata, rural Bihar, Mumbai, and rural Maharashtra, where she has collaborated with numerous not-for-profit and research-based organisations.
Shubhra, a Political Science postgraduate from Delhi University, harbours a profound interest in delving into the intricate connections between justice, community, and healing. Their keen observational skills, coupled with a critical engagement with the world, enable them to navigate complex societal issues with insight and empathy. They possess a natural inclination towards fostering free-flowing conversations that spark the exchange of diverse and colourful ideas.
