Charu Dhyani (Entrepreneur) I’m an Entrepreneur based out of in Hyderabad, Telangana, India and am a fan of reading and travel. My business venture, Wudbox is aimed at increasing awareness about mindful consumption.

I'm passionate about doing my bit in saving the planet through small but concrete actions and have a huge amount of respect for proponents of sustainability, eco-friendly living and conscious consumption. With my team of dedicated individuals who are as conscious as me about the environment and leaving a legacy, I am striving each day to create a better one through Wudbox.

I’m also interested in innovation of all forms and love to find ways of doing something faster or simpler. Along with a love for innovation, I also have a huge liking for design and believe that both innovation and design go hand in hand.

With a penchant for ever evolving and discovering myself, I love to travel and make it a point to see at least 3 new places in a year.

Dr Purnima Gupta (Phycologist) A trained practicing Psychologist for the past 18 years, working with adults afflicted with clinical mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and personality disorders. Also dealing with Children of different age groups in various schools in the capacity of a consultant psychologist. Also teaching clinical psychology in Karnavati University and Gujarat University along with conducting various training programs and workshops in the area of psychology.

Achievements- 1. Research study on learning difficulties in children studying in municipal schools of Ahmedabad and the intervention strategies for them 2. Work with Child Helpline 1098 for abrogation of child labour, awareness on child sexual abuse and human trafficking 3. Awareness programs on parenting in Indian Context 4. Life coaching for people struggling with mid life crisis 5. Individual therapy for adults and adolescents afflicted with psycholgical problems

Awards- 1. Certificate of merit by MHRD for excellence in academics 2. Kantibhai Desai award by Rotary Club for contribution in areas of

child labour and child trafficking

Monica Yadav (Entrepreneur) Monica Yadav is the Founder of Respire Experiential Learning (REL) and is working on making STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics) education accessible to government as well as private schools. She has experience of 6+ years working in diverse locations ranging from metro cities to tribal villages for setting up Makers/Tinkering lab in schools and has past experience of working in Clean energy sector.

REL has set up 83 low cost Innovation labs across Gujarat, Rajasthan and Karnataka with hands on learning solutions and demographics based curriculum. REL has impacted more than 1,80,000 students with Innovation labs, Workshops, Teacher training and learning

she is an advocate for women in engineering and is actively working in sector with initiative “Girls do science” where in her focus is to develop Gender specific educational tools to encourage girls to take up STEM career and know more about Women scientists and engineers. She is engaged with Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum as a Shaper, Former Curator of the Ahmedabad Hub; and is currently serving as a member of the Global Steering Committee on Education & Employment. She has initiated project The Science Period in Ahmedabad hub and has instrumented in collaborating with organisations like UNICEF, Procter & Gamble,etc. She has also represented India at Davos

in 2015 and Summer Davos in Tianjin in 2018. She is also a Mentor for Atal Tinkering Labs - an initiative under the Atal Innovation Mission of NITI Aayog, Government of India.

She is passionate about bird watching and hydroponics.

Abhigna Vaishnav (Educationist) Asst. Professor

Department of Marketing

L J IMBA -LJIMS, Ahmedabad

13 Years of Experience with various Educational Institutes and Organization.

Dr Meeta Parekh (Ayurveda Consultant & Dietitian) She is an Ayurveda consultant running herbal health, beauty &

wellness center named Ayushree.

She is expert in panchakarma, hair therapy, Basti and Nasya therapy as well as practicing as dietitian

Malani Kobawala (Yoga Expert) She has done masters in yoga & Meditation with alternative

therapist having 10 years of experience as writer, speaker and

counselor.

Dr. Kruti Patel (Entrepreneur & Freelance Trainer) Founder or She & We- Women entrepreneurship foundation, a social

enterprise and an exclusive institute to promote women

entrepreneurship through workshops, seminars, camps, training and

mentorship programs for uplifting the financial and social status of

women.

She is passionate and hardworking individual and has 12 years of rich

experience in field of management education.

She is also servicing at Women Entrepreneurship Cell (WEC) of Kadi Seva

Vishwavidhyalay.

Krutika Katrat (Entrepreneur) Krutika Katrat is co-founder of OoWomaniya.com (Impetus

Wellness Pvt. Ltd.) and is working in the domain of women's

health, hygiene and wellness since 2013. She started as a cancer

researcher and biotech postgraduate and plunged into

entrepreneurship.

She was one of the fellows at a program by Ahmedabad

University's Venture Studio and Stanford's Centre for Design

Research.

OoWomaniya is a content and consultation platform and also

works on corporate wellness and CSR projects in health, hygiene

and wellness.

Harmeet Dawar (Social Entrepreneur) Harmeet is the Founder of The Pink Foundation NGO which actively

works for underprivileged women and children making them self-

sustainable and intellectually independent in two states of India. A

graduate in Mass Media with a master’s degree in Development

Communications, she has worked in the NGO sector with many

organizations. She is a TEDx speaker and associated with the Swedish

Institute as a Fellow and co-facilitator for their Leader Lab Programme.

A Climate Reality Leader, Harmeet is a Global Shaper with World

Economic Forum and serves on the Mentor Board of Gujarat University

Startup & Entrepreneurship Council.

She has experience in issues relating to Dalits, Women Empowerment,

NREGA, and Craft Artisans. For her living, she works as an independent

communication consultant and host design thinking workshops.

Nida Sutariya (Parent Coach & Counselor) During my journey of 12 years in social sector, I have evolved just like a RIVER. Learning even through the smallest act from every route passed, finding out solutions for the concerns, finding joy in all the possible experiences and then challenging vs preparing oneself for all kinds of situations. My aim to be a catalyst, made me a constant learner, to channelize for making myself and my surroundings better each day. I believe if you have found that one purpose in life, your journey will find the means to achieve it.

WORK Since 2017 : Director, Aasmaan Foundation 2013-2015 : RTE Trainer & Counselor, Govt of Gujarat 2011-2013 : Counselor, UNICEF 2010-2016 : NGO Head, Samvedana Trust 2009-2010 : Early Child Curriculum Associate, Red Bricks Foundation 2005-2007 : Volunteer, National Social Service

Nidhi Sompura (Educationist) Nidhi H. Sompura is an Educationist and an Academician by

Profession. Her role is to discover the interests of MBA aspirants

and provide them with opportunities to explore their interests

further. She sharpens them in their Management and Marketing

skills using her knowledge and experience.

A qualified MBA in Marketing And M.Sc. in Statistics, she is

currently pursuing her P.hD In Management. She holds 9 years of

experience in Corporate and she is currently serving as an

Assistant Professor with L.J. Institute Of Management Studies.

Her core strengths are Excellent Team Handling & Exceptional Communication Skills.

Nishita Koka (Interior Designer) Having Experience of range of interior design and architectural & Structural Services which include planning, designing, project, management, decorating services deriving project costs, quality control, budget monitoring, and coordination of the entire project.

Having experience in concept designing which include graphic, animation, product designing and packaging.

Our 12+ years of designer work repertoire includes large corporate offices, banks, Airline offices, hotels, recreational facilities like restaurants, cafes and clubs, Showrooms, call centers, large residential spaces including farm houses and Landscaped areas, schools, auditoriums etc.

Pinky Shah (Social Activist)

Social WorkerI have done job as lab technician in Green Cross Laboratory, Paldi branch (1996) The English speaking course done by me at Dipti Shah's institute(2011) After completion of my course there, I had also done job of office administrator over there till (2017) I have also done rifle training at rifle club Ahmedabad (2018). My social service journey started during Dipti Shah I am associated with Act of Kindness, a registered NGO as a core member since last 10 year which works in mainly four sectors like providing education to underprivileged children, service at the old age home, work for the upliftment of physically and mentally retarded people and for orphanage age homes. Besides this I am also taking care of the annual project run by AOK at Jamnadas Bhagvandas girls hostel to teach approximately 60 girls with the help of 30 to 35 volunteer students. Also I am working as a Chief coordinator with the Philanthropic platform Wake up to Dream, which we are associated with many many NGO and is helping them in arranging various activities..like tree plantation, arranging volunteers for exams of blind students, clowning for kids at various hospitals in pediatric ward , books donation etc.

Priyanka M (Entrepreneur)

Seeking a prospect to utilize my skills, knowledge & abilities to become resourceful every time for development of organization and be an asset for the organization.

Strong leadership with motivational skills,

Excellent in written & verbal communication,

Ability to handle the team.

Organization/Location

Indimedi Solutions Pvt. Ltd (Hospital ERP)

CIMS Hospital Pvt. Ltd. - Ahmedabad

IIM Indore - Indore

Suzlon Energy Ltd - Ahmedabad

Global Metals - Ahmedabad

Divya Bhaskar - Ahmedabad

Ranjana Tripathi (Life Coach & Trainer)

HAVING OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN CORPORATE, TRAINING AND COACHING. LAST WORKED AS THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT IN THE LEADING REAL ESTATE COMPANY OF INDIA. VARIED EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION, SOFTWARE AND REAL ESTATE INDUSTRIES. BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH INITIATING AND DEVELOPING LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO MANAGING BUSINESS AND REVENUE GENERATION BY MOTIVATING TEAM, TRAINING THEM AND IMPLEMENTING THE BEST PRACTICES. EXPERT IN RESOLVING ISSUES MANAGING RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND GENERATING PROFIT THROUGH REPEAT BUSINESS. AT PRESENT ACTIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING, TRAINING & DEVELOPING YOUTH AND CORPORATE THROUGH CUSTOMIZED TRAINING MODULES AND COACHING SESSIONS. SOME NOTEWORTHY NAMES BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH ARE SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY GROUP, UPTECH LIMITED, NIIT LTD, UNITECH LTD, HUGHES COMMUNICATIONS LTD, JBM LTD, IRIS, MAGNA GROUP, AMARNATH, ACTM, APEX INSTITUTE, SHANTI ASIATIC ARRIVAE LTD, GMR LTD, NEO ACADEMY ETC. TSSIS ETC, THEMIS, MTM.

Sandhya Kaul Bawa (Educationist)

AWARD WINNER OF GTEA (Global Teaching Excellence Award) 2020 FOR THE DYNAMIC TEACHER OF THE YEAR Work Experience : Senior History Teacher and a certified Global Perspective Teacher IGCSE ANAND NIKETAN, Satellite Campus, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 1 Year : Academic Coordinator : Saint Soldiers International Convent School. Chandigarh 2 years (Apr 2009 to Apr 2011) : House Mistress , Coordinator and English Teacher (ICSE Board): ANAND NIKETAN group of Schools, Satellite Campus, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. An Educational Institute that strives to change the face of modern education by returning the childhood to children and bring out the best in them by advocating the creation of an environment, where joy of work and co-operation are key motivating factors with focus on nurturing the inherent values and qualities present in each child An Educational Society that was set up by Sant Kirpal Singh Ji who offered the services of life towards the education and development of society. It is a well renowned Educational Institution and was designated as the HOST for the WORLD CONFERENCE on UNITY of MAN. A group of Educational Institutions which runs on the principles of Transcendental Meditation, Sidhi Sutras and Vedic Science as professed by His Holiness Shree Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ji. Teaching of English Literature and Grammar Handling Projects, Debates, Symposium and English Plays Conducting of Special Classes of Spoken English Special Lectures to Primary Teachers on developing Interactive Skills for Improving Language communication ( Interactive English) Was nominated as the resource person for composition of Study material for English of Class 9th which is being printed by MVM and given to all the concerned for future references.

Saraswati Ponkia (Digital Branding Expert)

Teaching Professionals how to build brands & businesses of Instagram Mindfully.

Creator of all in one social media management tool to manage contant, crm, client projects for social media and business.

Founder and CEO at Brandiogram

Digital Branding Strategist and Coach

Trainer

• Studied Diploma in Branding, Communication and Advertising

• Studied MBA at KS school of Business Management

• Studied Foundation of Fine Arts from Kanoria Center for Arts

Vama Rajpal (Image & Fashion Consultant)

With an educational background and professional experience in Image Consulting & Management, Vama Rajpal, offers a gamut of services; Strategic Styling, Lifestyle Enhancement, Soft Skills’ Training, Wardrobe Management, Personal Shopping and Trousseau Curation. She has worked with individuals and groups based in India, Australia, Kenya, U.K and the U.S. She is also a guest speaker on her subjects at prestigious institutions like PDPU, GLS University and other elite grooming institutes in Ahmedabad.

She has gained an in-depth understanding of various cultures and behaviors through her keen interest in travelling the world. She has an eye for novelty, and a naturally aesthetic flair for combining both current and classic fashion trends.

Kinjal Shah (Social Entrepreneur)

• For most of us 30 year olds are synonymous with taking toddler

steps in their career, partying hard and leading a

• care free life. Not Kinjal shah, she took a conscious decision to don

an important role early at 18 in her life. She is a

• trustee at SHWAS a non profit organization which essentially looks

into education of underprivileged kids.

• Starting with 3 kids in 2008, Kinjal teaches 650 slum kids in 9

communities everyday to provide them quality

• education. She believes that the only difference between them and

us is the availability of resources and

• opportunities and her soul lies in bridging that gap. There have

been a lot of challenges in her 11 years journey but

• that does not stop her from providing quality education to slum kids

every passing day.

Jiya Parmar (Business Woman) • Jiya Parmar - Managing Director of Jishnu Enterprise A beautiful woman is

a beautiful woman, but a beautiful woman with a brain is an absolutely lethal combination. Jiya is the epitome of it. She has started Jishnu Enterprise before 2 years at Vadodara. Jishnu enterprise provides man power for housekeeping at various hospitals and schools. Jiya is not only running a business but also doing social services along with her household stuff. She is always ready to help the needy people.

• As someone has rightly said, “We only rise by lifting others.” Jiya has proven it by helping poor children.

• She helps poor children in education, in any hospitalization related activity during sickness and also who are suffering from big disease like Cancer. She visits them and spends quality time with the children. She also collects funds for these children's education and food. She is associated with the orphanage of Ahmedabad, Surat & Nadiad city. She believes that “we don't have to be great to start something but we have to start to be great."

• It is difficult to manage a business, household responsibilities and also to educate poor children but Jiya is lucky that she has support from her husband and also from her in-laws who are not just morally support her but also provide financial help to educate children.

• Jiya's dream is to provide best housekeeping services to the clients to make the world clean. For her valuable services towards society she got “Pravasi Seva Ratna'16' award. Even newspapers had also acknowledged her for her selfless efforts to serve the society.