Advisory board
Leaders who believe the system can & must change
The WeThink Bharat Advisory Board brings together India's most respected voices across industry, education, and public policy — united by a conviction that experiential learning is a necessity, not a luxury.
Board members
The founding advisory board
WeThink Bharat's advisory board is being built with intention — each member chosen for their domain depth, their belief in the mission, and their ability to open doors.
Dr. Aditi Misra
Director | DPS Intl, Gurgaon, Jaipur & Dharav High School
Aditi Misra is a renowned educationist with over four decades of experience in academic leadership and institution building. As the Director Principal of Delhi Public School Gurugram, she has been instrumental in shaping one of India's leading educational institutions.
Recognized for her dedication to student development and educational excellence, she has received several prestigious honors, including the CV Raman Education Award and an honorary doctorate.
Dr. Amrita Burman
Director | Education Management Expert, Sunbeam Group
Amrita Burman is a respected education leader and the Director of the Sunbeam Group of Educational Institutions, with over three decades of experience in transforming modern education.
Beginning her journey as a primary school teacher, she rose through various leadership roles to shape the institution into a progressive learning ecosystem focused on learner-centric education, global exposure, teacher development, and innovative technologies like artificial intelligence. She is widely recognized for fostering inclusive, future-ready, and student-focused school cultures.
Dr. Arunabh Singh
Director | Nehru World School | Healthy Planet Schools and Cogent
Arunabh Singh is a renowned education entrepreneur and the Director-Principal of Nehru World School, as well as the co-founder of Healthy Planet Preschools. An alumnus of Delhi University and King's College London, he is widely recognized for championing digital innovation, progressive learning models, and emotional well-being in K-12 education.
He has also held several influential leadership roles, including positions with the British Council, FICCI ARISE, and national education policy advisory committees
Lina Ashar
Founder | Dreamtime Learning, Kangaroo Kids Education Ltd
A pioneering edupreneur and visionary leader in progressive education, Lina Ashar has transformed the learning landscape through her learner-centric approach and innovative educational models.
As the Founder of Kangaroo Kids, Billabong High, and Dreamtime Learning, she has consistently championed creativity, emotional intelligence, and future-ready learning experiences. Her passion for redefining education through consciousness, innovation, and holistic development continues to inspire educators, institutions, and learners globally.
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Surendra Kulkarni
Former Director, Mayo College Ajmer
Surendra Kulkarni is a highly decorated Indian Army veteran and renowned education leader who served as the Principal and Director of Mayo College from 2015 to 2024. A recipient of the PVSM, AVSM, and two VSM honors, he combined nearly four decades of military leadership with a strong academic background to strengthen Mayo College's global standing and student-centric vision.
He continues to contribute to K-12 education and institutional strategy as the Secretary of the Mayo College General Council.
Dr. Nandini Srivastava
Dean | Manav Rachna International Institute of Research
Dr. Nandini Srivastava is a Professor and Director of the Council for Doctoral Program at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies.
With over 27 years of experience, she specializes in management education, HRM, organizational behavior, and talent acquisition. She is a respected academician, researcher, and mentor who has contributed to the SWAYAM portal, published numerous research papers, and guided several doctoral scholars.
Neeraj Jain
President Asia - Children's Book Publishing & Distribution | Managing Director, Scholastic India
A seasoned business leader and strategic advisor, Neeraj Jain has played a significant role in strengthening the education and learning ecosystem through his leadership at Scholastic. With extensive experience in strategic growth, educational partnerships, and innovation-driven initiatives, he has consistently contributed toward creating impactful learning opportunities for students and educators alike.
His forward-looking vision and commitment to empowering education continue to inspire meaningful progress across the sector.
Dr. Pratika Mishra
Professor | S.P.Mandali's Weschool
Pratika Mishra is an accomplished academic and marketing professor at Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research with nearly two decades of teaching experience.
Holding a Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad, she specializes in marketing management, relationship marketing, and research methodologies. She is also recognized for her contributions to academic research as the founder editor of the Journal of Applied Management Perspectives and a reviewer for several international management journals.
Prikshit Dhanda
Chief Strategy Officer | MINDLER
Prikshit Dhanda is a seasoned career guidance expert, leadership coach, and motivational speaker with over 20 years of experience in the education sector. As the Director and Chief Strategy Officer at MINDLER, he has played a key role in advancing career counseling across India, mentoring millions of students and training thousands of career coaches.
Trained at Harvard University and certified in psychometric tools like MBTI and FIRO-B, he is widely recognized for bridging the gap in institutional career guidance and student development.
Roma Periwal
Director | KPT Piping System Pvt. Ltd
Roma Periwal is the Director of KPT Piping System Private Limited, a leading company specializing in eco-friendly PPR and green polymer piping systems. She is known for advocating sustainable infrastructure, innovation in advanced piping technology, and women's leadership in the manufacturing sector.
Representing KPT at national platforms such as the Viksit Bharat 2047: Women Leading India's Growth Story conclave, she actively promotes the shift from traditional corrosive metal pipelines to durable, food-grade green polymer solutions. Through collaborations with technical institutes and engineering bodies, she also supports research, structural innovation, and the development of modern infrastructure practices in India.
Sagari Chatterjee
India Education Lead | Canva
Sagari Chatterjee is the Education Lead for Canva India, where she spearheads product growth, strategic partnerships, and government collaborations to drive digital literacy. Based in New Delhi, she focuses on scaling Canva Education across Indian classrooms, establishing critical partnerships with public institutions like the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and SCERT Uttarakhand to offer free digital learning tools and teacher training aligned with NEP 2020.
Prior to her role at Canva, she built extensive edtech and policy experience as a Program Lead at Khan Academy, an implementation consultant at the Central Square Foundation, and a research consultant for the Government of India.
Saket Srivastava
Principal | Axtria - Ingenious Insights
A globally recognized business and analytics leader, Saket Srivastava brings extensive expertise in data-driven transformation, Al-led innovation, and strategic business growth. With leadership experience across global organizations and advanced analytics ecosystems, he has consistently championed the use of technology and intelligence to drive impactful decision-making and organizational excellence.
His forward-thinking approach continues to shape the future of analytics, digital transformation, and enterprise innovation.
Sanjay Jain
Head | Google for Education, India
A globally respected leader, Sanjay Jain, who serves as the 'Head of Google for Education in India. In this role, he leads initiatives aimed at empowering educators and students across the country through digital tools like Google Workspace, Gemini Al, and Chromebooks.
With previous leadership experience at major technology firms like Microsoft, VMware, and Dell, Jain focuses on driving equitable access to technology, scaling Al literacy through programs like the Google Al Educator Series, and building future-ready classrooms throughout India.
Shafina Segon
Co-Founder and COO | Vikramshila Research Pvt.Ltd.
Shafina Segon is the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vikramshila Research, an Indian EdTech startup dedicated to building open-access infrastructure and advanced academic publishing platforms.
As a prominent voice in the scholarly communication landscape, she actively critiques structural challenges within the research ecosystem. Her written work tackles critical industry issues, ranging from the pitfalls of predatory journals and false indexing to the real-world operational impact of policy initiatives like India's "One Nation, One Subscription" model on localized journal publishing.
Vinesh Menon
Educationist | Schools Practitioner | Policy Thought Leader
Vinesh Menon is a senior executive and education policy thought leader with over 30 years of experience across the FMCG, BFSI, and K-12 education sectors. He has held leadership roles at organizations such as ABN AMRO, Bajaj Capital, and Vibgyor Group of Schools. He has worked closely with policymakers, regulators, schools, and industry leaders to drive reforms and transformation in India's education sector.
He also served as the first Director General & CEO of ARISE and is a recognized writer, columnist, keynote speaker, and media voice on education and policy matters.
Dr. Vivek Mehra
Founder MD & CEO | Vikramshila Research Private Limited
Dr. Vivek Mehra is the Founder, MD & CEO of Vikramshila Research Private Limited, leading initiatives such as Aakashganga Open and iNextResearcher to strengthen India's open-access academic ecosystem. Formerly CEO & MD of SAGE Publications India, he is committed to enabling students and researchers to develop inquiry-driven learning, publish research, and build meaningful academic digital footprints.
He is also a TEDx speaker, mentor, author, and advocate for ethical and accessible research publishing.
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