Board of Advisors/ Mentors
Anuj Bhagwati
Board of Advisors
Anuj Bhagwati is the Managing Director of A.T.E. Enterprises in Mumbai, India, and a Director of its affiliate companies. His business background is in textile engineering, clean technology and printing and packaging. His non-profit engagements include the Urban Design Research Institute, Mumbai (Trustee), the Kalaghoda Association, the Praja Foundation, the K J Somaiya Trust, and the Cornell University Council.
Nikunj Jhaveri
Board of Advisors
Nikunj Jhaveri founded Systems Plus in 1987. Nikunj is on the board or advisory board of several non-profits, namely Pride India, VOICE – a shelter for the girl child, Accesslife, IWFA (Indian Women’s Football Association), Lion Tarachand Baba Hospital & We Can – educational outreach for the children living by the railway platforms. He is also a member of the Rotary Club of Mumbai Queen’s Necklace.
Kashyap Shah
Mentor
Kashyap leads the Bridgespan Nonprofit Development Program (BNDP) and Education practice for the Bridgespan Group’s India office. He brings a unique core of consulting, public policy, governance, and development skillsets honed across developed and emerging economies. He has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from London School of Economics and a dual degree in Public Policy from the National University of Singapore.
Our Team
Meera Rathod
Co-founder/ Program Director
Meera is a Physics graduate from Mumbai University. She has always been a tinkerer and believes strongly in learning by doing. Meera is an avid solo backpacker and enjoys reading and learning new things.
Henna Khan
Founder/ CEO
Henna is an engineer and an MBA with a passion for transforming how education is traditionally thought of in schools. In addition to astronomy and science, Henna loves backpacking to rural/ offbeat places.
Jalpa Bhatt
Operations Manager
Jalpa is an engineering graduate and has IT industry experience of 18+ years. She is an ICF accredited certified coach and Ayush Ministry certified Yoga Protocol Instructor. She is driven by her need to make a difference to humanity through community development.
Ashraf Hashmi
Program Manager (Technical)
Ashraf holds a Diploma in Information Technology and has completed his Bachelors in Arts. He has about 16 years of experience in IT Training and Social Sector (Technology) projects. He likes to adopt new learnings and opportunities.
Divyashree Rai
Fundraising & Communications Associate
Divyashree has a Masters degree in English Literature and a Bachelors in Law. She is a people person having over 6 years of experience in corporate communications and public relations.
Nikhil Kendre
Assistant Program Manager
Nikhil is a Mechanical engineer who believes in contributing to humanity and society. He loves traveling and swimming.
Samir Butere
Assistant Program Manager
Samir has completed his Bachelor's in IT (Information Technology). He loves travelling and listening to music. He also like opening and repairing different electronic devices.
Ashvini Butere
Curriculum/ Training Assistant
Ashvini is an Accounting and Finance graduate. She enjoys learning new things and her dream is to own a small business. She loves travelling.
Vishwas Agiwale
USF STEM Fellow
Vishwas has completed his Diploma in Computer Engineering. He likes to read books, write poems and learn new skills.
Tushar Bhoir
USF STEM Fellow
Tushar completed his Bachelor in Commerce from Mumbai University. He loves to travel and play Kabaddi and he wants to start his own business in the future.
Rohini Chorge
USF STEM Fellow
Rohini has completed graduation with B.Sc. IT from Mumbai University. She loves traveling and listening to music.
Rupali Chaudhari
USF STEM Fellow
Rupali completed her graduation in Commerce. She likes learning new things and to see all the people around her happy. She loves to travel to new places.
Tushar Dhorade
USF STEM Fellow
Tushar has completed his B.Sc in Chemistry. He loves operating DJ, playing cricket, Tabla and Pakhwat.
Priyanka Ware
USF STEM Fellow
Priyanka graduated from the University of Mumbai with a bachelor's in Mathematics. She enjoys reading and has always been an avid reader. She's also passionate about drawing & sketching.
Kaustubh Vyapari
USF STEM Fellow
Kaustubh has completed his graduation in Commerce. His hobbies are playing cricket, listening to music. He wishes to start his own business.
Snehal Bhole
USF STEM Fellow
Snehal is pursuing a Master's degree in Social Work. Her hobbies are dancing and writing. Snehal wants to become a Women and Child Development Officer in future.
Rohini Gore
USF STEM Fellow
Rohini is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc - IT). She likes to read books, sing and listen to songs.
Girish Sambre
USF STEM Fellow
Girish has completed his graduation in Commerce. He likes to do sports and is a State level player. Girish loves to go trekking and enjoys doing photography & videography.
Omkar Mirkute
USF STEM Fellow
Omkar has completed his bachelor's in Science. His hobbies are traveling to different places, playing games and shopping.
Damini Sapkale
USF STEM Fellow
Damini has completed her master's in Social Work. Her hobby is to read books.
Sami Palte
Operations Associate (Intern)
Sami is currently pursuing a degree in Bachelor's of Art. He likes horse riding and travelling.