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-profts, 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.
Nikhil Kendre
Assistant Program Manager
Nikhil is a Mechanical engineer who believes in contributing to humanity and society. He loves traveling and swimming.
Priyanka Chavan
Admin Manager
Priyanka is a commerce graduate who always wanted to work with children. She loves to learn about different cultures, read books and to irritate her father and brother. Her dream is to travel the whole of India.
Samir Butere
USF STEM Fellow
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.
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.
Vishwas Agiwale
USF STEM Fellow
Vishwas has completed a Diploma in Computer Science. He likes to learn and create new things. He loves nature photography and content creation.
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.
Tushar Dhorade
USF STEM Fellow
Tushar has completed BSc in Chemistry. He loves DJ operating, drawing, playing the Tabla or Pakhawaj, and teaching.