Meet our Community

Parul has a Master's in Communication from the University of Pune. She began her career in the communications department of DigviWarner. She designed internal and external communication material, along with planning and executing marketing events. With a few years of corporate communication experience, she moved on to manage multiple clients at Perfect Relations, an image management and communication firm. As a Public Relations Specialist, she designed and managed marketing campaigns, starting from identification of a story idea through to publication. Her strong local media connect enabled her to generate media coverage for clients from diverse sectors. Broadening her role, Parul moved to Zensar Technologies as part of the Corporate Innovation Group. Her functional role included internal communication, branding, advertising, public relations and media. She took on the additional responsibility of CSR through the Zensar Foundation. In this role, Parul worked hands-on with communities to implement projects and liaised with local government authorities for permissions and support.

Pauline Laravoire comes from Paris and has lived in Kolkata for the past four years. She holds a master’s degree in Sustainability and Social Innovation from HEC Paris and developed expertise in strategy consulting, social entrepreneurship, impact assessment, and community building over the years. She is associated with Techno India Group as Sustainability Director and co-founded Eastern India-focused, SDG-focused, network-based venture Y-East after moving to India. Overall, she has developed a passion for building communities of organizations towards sustainability through community-based ventures Y-East, Youth for Sustainability India Alliance, and #LearningPlanet. She loves walking, singing, and yoga-ing and is currently trying to learn Bangla.

A Post Graduate in Engineering from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.), U.S.A., his research dealt with the structural applications of polymer composites in the field of aeronautics. He has over 2 decades experience in construction and real estate development in India. He is also a serial entrepreneur, having started an alternative energy firm exploring wind and solar energy; and also a software firm which developed VoIP solutions and which was involved with development of voice recognition technologies in the early days of these technologies. A firm believer in the use of technology and design to solve social problems, he is currently involved as an investor and mentor with several starups, in diverse fieds such as education, logistics, ecommerce, environment etc. He has also been recently nominated to receive one of France's highest civilian honours, l'Ordre National du Merite by the President of France for promoting collaborations between France and India in the fields of arts and culture.

A proud dog parent and animal lover, Payal alongside her husband, Harsh Hada, founded the Harsh & Payal Hada Foundation in 2010. Their foundation supports the higher education of over 800 underprivileged students, many of whom have completed their studies and now work for prominent Indian corporate firms. Payal's life purpose seems rooted in empowering disadvantaged individuals through education, exemplifying a commitment to social upliftment and equity. Regarding philanthropy, her actions reflect a deep dedication to providing educational opportunities for those in need and contributing to positive societal change through impactful initiatives.

Piyush is qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a Masters in Commerce along with a Post Graduate in Data Science and Business Analytics He started his entrepreneurial journey in 2007 by establishing IMC Group (now part of the Andersen Global) which specializes in cross border advisory services focusing on the Asia and Middle East region. He is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Xponential Digital which focuses on IT services and Digital Transformation. He has been associated with Madras Seva Sadan for over 10 years and has a vision to foster projects that empower communities to be self-reliant. He enjoys tennis and travelling in his free time.

Piyush was the CEO of Vikas Publishing, an educational book publishing venture, for 15 years. He grew the company 10 times before selling it. He is an investor now, investing in start-ups and the public markets. He is a Wharton alumnus, has played Tennis at the National level, and is a big believer in rolling up his sleeves and deep diving into a problem to get a greater insight into the issues. Inspired by the philosophy of the SVP of engaged philanthropy, he is excited about making a difference by partnering with NGOs to achieve scale. He serves as the Chair of the Capabilities and Outreach Committee at the Chapter, where he actively supports all outreach-related initiatives and engagement efforts.

Piyush Singhania is a Partner at KPMG Global Services, where he leads the Strategy Group and heads Corporate Citizenship and Volunteering initiatives. With nearly 20 years of experience, he advises corporations, private equity investors and public sector organisations on strategy, M&A, growth transformation, sustainability and capital allocation. He oversees enterprise-wide CSR programmes and social impact grants focused on education, livelihoods and climate resilience. He is an alumnus of Hansraj College, Great Lakes Chennai and India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS).

Piyush has had a long career working in leadership roles across various asset management companies. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has a Law degree. He finds working with the young generation stimulating and satisfying. Piyush has been exploring avenues to engage with the not-for-profit a social sector for some time. He has had some experience in the social sector through serving on the board of a not-for-profit and a small family trust. Piyush is an avid reader and enjoys trips to nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries.

Pooja manages Marketing and Outreach at SVP alum Katalyst, a non-profit that supports young women from socially disadvantaged backgrounds through their journey towards leadership. She recently joined after a 5 year break from work. She has over 10 years of experience in marketing and holds an MBA from Indian School of Businessand a MSc Economics from LSE.

Pooja leads strategy and growth at Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India (TRRAIN) - (a non-profit that works towards empowering people through retail) working on projects in the field of inclusion, pride, respect & development. She was previously the Business Head for a startup and has worked in companies such as General Motors, RB and Chevrolet. She and her husband Divesh have a 3 year old daughter and as a family enjoy the outdoors. Pooja enjoys reading and is currently learning to play the Ukulele.

Poonam is a special educator and a homemaker. She has worked with children with special needs across many countries over 15 years, and continued doing so in India on returning back. Her last role as the special educator was with the American School of Bombay. Poonam loves cooking (and eating!) all kinds of cuisines. She is always up for traveling the world or simply stay home for good Bollywood movie night. Delhi born, Mumbai based, she aptly juggles through her roles in India and frequently flies to the US to be with her daughters and granddaughters, currently her favorite job in the world that keeps her young, busy, and endlessly entertained!

Poornima graduated from the University of Madras with a bachelors in Law and set up her own private practice. She has been working with banks as a lawyer for over 25 years now. In addition, Poornima is passionate about supporting destitute women and does so through pro-bono work. She also financially supports the high school and higher education of students from underprivileged backgrounds.

Dr. M. Prabhakar Rao is the Chairman of the NSL Group, whose flagship company, Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd. (NSL), is one of the largest seed company in India. He has been a pioneer in making new agricultural technologies accessible to farmers at affordable prices, effectively bridging the gap between technology developers and seed companies. Beyond the seed industry, Dr. Rao has contributed significantly to India’s industrial growth through investments in power, textiles, integrated sugar factories, and IT infrastructure, including IT Parks and IT SEZs. Dr. Rao served as the President of the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA), currently the President of the National Seed Association of India (NSAI), and Chairman of FICCI – Andhra Pradesh State Council. He has also served on several national and international bodies, including the Cotton Advisory Board (Ministry of Textiles), International Seed Federation (ISF), PPVFR Authority, and the Central Seed Committee, Government of India. A strong proponent of Corporate Social Responsibility, Dr. Rao established the Mandava Foundation, a charitable trust dedicated to the development of rural India through initiatives in education, healthcare, and agricultural productivity. He is also the President of the Swarna Bharat Trust (SBT), Vijayawada Chapter, which undertakes skill development programs for unemployed youth, vocational training for rural women, computer education for rural students, and agricultural training for farmers, with a special focus on natural farming. In addition, he supports several other NGOs, including Sevabharathi Trust and Ekalavya Foundation. Under the prestigious P4 scheme of the honorable CM of AP he adopted about 200 families in Thukkuluru and AGIRIPALLI villages in Eluru district to mentor and support to them come out of poverty and lead a better life.

Prachi brings with her over 9 years of rich and diverse experience in the development sector, focusing on various segments including children, tribal communities, youth with disabilities, and the elderly. Hailing from the picturesque state of Odisha, she holds both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Rural Development from TISS, a prestigious institution. Prachi has been a driving force in collaborating with organizations to establish efficient processes and optimize program delivery. Her notable contributions include her tenure with renowned organizations such as SOS Children's Villages, Youth4jobs, and her involvement in the groundbreaking project Elderline -14567. This project, dedicated to the nation by the Vice President of India in October 2020, is now operational in 31 states and Union Territories. Beyond her professional pursuits, Prachi is deeply passionate about traditional art forms, such as Warli and Patachitra, which hail from the tribal heartlands of Maharashtra and her home state, Odisha. These artistic expressions serve as a wellspring of inspiration, igniting her creativity and driving her to explore new horizons. She believes inclusion can create extremely beautiful value system in our family as well as in the workplace.

Pradeep Bhandari is a Chartered Accountant by profession and also holds a Law degree. He is the Chairman of IMC Group, a firm committed to providing Corporate Services, Accounting, Tax & Compliance Services, and Private Client Advisory. He has held several leadership positions in both international and national professional bodies, including the International Fiscal Association and the All India Federation of Tax Practitioners. A committed philanthropist, Pradeep has been associated with Rotary for more than three decades and actively supports several charitable institutions working in the fields of education and medical relief. Outside his professional commitments, he is an avid reader who enjoys trekking, music, and photography.

Pradeep is a software engineer born and brought up in Bangalore. He has been in the IT space for the last 20 years and has worked in places like Samsung, Intuit and Atlassian. Recently, he worked as Head of Engineering for Statuspage product in Atlassian. Currently, he is consulting with startups and contributing to the social sector. His dream is to be able to contribute and give back meaningfully to the society. Ramya is a software engineer by profession. She has worked with SAP Labs for 17 years as a Global Program Manager focusing on program and quality management across India, China and Germany. She has completed life coaching certifications and currently does 1:1 and group coaching and webinars on life skills, women empowerment and money management areas. She is born and brought up in Bangalore and likes to travel and experience new places.

Pradeep Khaitan is the Chairman and Managing Director of Rahee Infratech Limited, the flagship company of the Rahee Group, a leader in infrastructure development with a strong presence in railway construction and engineering solutions. He is also the Managing Director of Pandrol Rahee Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture specializing in state-of-the-art rail fastening systems, bringing global technology to India's rail infrastructure. His wife is Mrs. Nandini Khaitan, and they have two daughters, both of whom are married and well-settled at Hyderabad. On the philanthropy side, Pradeep and his team are directly serving the community and have partnered with two NGOs to oversee and monitor their activities. Pradeep is keen to support women empowerment, skilling, dignity, urban & rural livelihoods, working with children - education, nutrition, livelihood opportunities and disability & inclusion.

Pradeep is a serial entrepreneur who has built, scaled, and exited multiple technology ventures across the pharmaceutical and FMCG sectors. He acquired a software product startup serving these industries and is currently the CEO of Greatfour Systems. He previously founded Manga Infotech and successfully exited the company in both the USA and India. He is also an avid golfer.

Prakash did his schooling at St. Xavier’s Collegiate School and his under grad in BBA from Jadavpur University. He is currently involved with the real estate sector and was a part of the project Urbana, which is the largest real estate project in Kolkata. Prakash has been involved with the Jain Community services. They have made a hospital in Rajasthan for patients with eye issues, a school for a village in Rajasthan and Prakash is also a a part of a tribal girl school being made in JOKA.

Pramod brings extensive experience across the Indian financial services sector, with leadership roles spanning SEBI, the ICICI Group, Citigroup, and IndusLaw. A lawyer by qualification, he currently works across advisory, mentoring, and public policy, with a focus on governance, financial regulation, fintech, and digital public infrastructure.

Early-stage venture investing, startup ecosystem strategy, and fund leadership focused on Pre-seed & Seed investments — particularly in Healthcare, EdTech, SaaS, consumer and fintech sectors, with strengths in portfolio strategy, founder collaboration, and ecosystem partnerships. He is a Partner at Atrium Angels/Atrium Ventures, with prior professional experience across consulting and tech roles.

Pranav is an avid equity investor and has been doing it full-time after spending 15 years working in the financial services sector (Edelweiss, JP Morgan, Jefferies). Pranav, along with his wife, Ujwala, loves traveling. After quitting their respective jobs, they undertook a one-year self-drive road trip across India. They are new to the social sector and have been thinking about ways to get started.

Prarthana recently relocated to Mumbai after a decade in the US, where she led partnerships for a Freight Tech startup. She is now bringing her expertise in growth to a brand new FMCG startup in India. A lifelong music enthusiast, she learned Hindustani classical and Western choir in her youth, and now spends much of her free time at live music events. While Prarthana believes that financial contributions to NGOs are crucial and highly effective, she acknowledges the innately human call to also give both time and energy. To that end, she is passionate about supporting NGOs that drive long-term change, especially by expanding education opportunities for young women.