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.

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.

Sujata Murbade

Assistant Program 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.

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.

Ashvini Butere

USF STEM Fellow

Ashvini Butere is an Accounting and Finance graduate. She loves learning different things whether it is tailoring or sketches. She also loves shopping. Her dream is to have her own small business.

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.