Mentors

Anuj Bhagwati

Mentor

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

Mentor

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.

Meghana Baji

Mentor

A seasoned fund manager, Meghana was the founding CEO and CIO of ICICI Prudential Pension Funds Management Company and won multiple fund management awards for it. She headed the Asset Liability Management at ICICI Bank's treasury. Meghana was felicitated as one of the “Top 100 Women in Finance” by the Association of International Wealth Management of India. She is a chartered accountant with PGDM from IIM Bangalore and is a partner at SVP India.

Kuldip Kaura

Mentor

Kuldip Kaura is a business leader with a rich experience as a CEO of large listed companies like ABB Ltd., Vedanta Resources PLC and ACC Ltd. He has been an executive committee member of FICCI and an office bearer of the Confederation of India Industries and Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Kuldip has graduated with an Honours from BITS Pilani and is currently an advisor to several industry and private equity institutions. He is an avid golfer.

Our Team

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.

Meera Rathod

Mentor - Curriculum, Assessment & Training

Meera is the Co-Founder of USF. She is a Physics graduate from the University of Mumbai. She has always been a tinkerer and believes strongly in learning by doing. Meera is an avid solo backpacker and enjoys reading.

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.

Nikhil Kendre

Asst. Program Manager (Mechanical)

Nikhil is a Mechanical engineer who believes in contributing to humanity and society. He loves traveling and swimming.

Sujata Murbade

Asst. Curriculum & Training Manager

Sujata Murbade has completed her Masters in Computer Science. She loves drawing, making rangoli and any type of art. She wants to become financially independent and achieve success in future.

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.

Rohini Chorge

USF STEM Fellow

Rohini has completed graduation with B.Sc. IT from Mumbai University. She loves traveling and listening to music.

Tushar Bhoir

USF STEM Fellow

Tushar completed his Bachelor in Commerce from Mumbai University. He loves to travel and play Kabaddi. He wants to start his own business in the future.

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.

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.

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.

Omkar Mirkute

USF STEM Fellow

Omkar has completed his bachelor's in Science. His hobbies are traveling to different places, playing games and shopping.

Tashmira Shaikh

USF STEM Fellow

Tashmira has graduated from Mumbai University with a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance. She loves to travel, listen to music, play kabaddi, and apply mehendi. Her dream is to start her own business and become financially independent.

Ibrahim Palte

USF STEM Fellow

Ibrahim graduated from the University of Mumbai with a bachelor's in Information Technology. He loves to learn new things & new skills. He is keen to explore new places & indulge into new climate.

Yash Shelake

USF STEM Fellow

Yash has completed his Diploma in Agriculture and graduated in commerce from Mumbai University. He has an entrepreneurial mind and wants to work for a better society. He likes to dance, listen to music and loves trekking. He enjoys farming.

Rupali Tembhe

HR And Admin Associate

Rupali has completed her master’s in commerce with specialization in Advanced Accountancy. She has a teaching experience of 3+ years. She loves jewelry making, crochet and crafting art. She wants to become financially independent and wants to start her own business in future.

Sami Palte

Operations Associate (Intern)

Sami is currently pursuing a degree in Bachelor's of Art. He likes horse riding and travelling.

Raj Mirkute

Program Coordinator -Part Time Intern

Raj has completed 12th Commerce and is now pursuing a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance at Jeevandeep College, Goveli. He likes playing games and listening to music.

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