Leadership
Board of Trustees
Dr Ananthalakshmi V
CEO & Managing Trustee
Founder & CEO of EquiBeing Foundation; researcher, coach, and advocate for inclusion. Leads the organization’s work on equity and accessibility.
Durga S
Trustee
Oversees operations and governance at EquiBeing; leadership ensures smooth execution of programs aligned with the foundation’s mission.
Indumati Srinivasan
Trustee
Retired Indian Railway Accounts Service officer and former Financial Controller at the Indian Institute of Science; governance. Director Programs, EquiBeing.
Board of Advisors
Jogin Desai
Founder and CEO of Eyestem Research; biotechnology company developing affordable cell therapies for retinal diseases. Brings global healthcare innovation leadership.
Sabriye Tenberken
Globally recognized social entrepreneur and co-founder of kanthari and Braille Without Borders; empowers persons with disabilities and social visionaries.
Venugopal C. Govind
Senior Chartered Accountant and former Managing Partner at M/S Varma and Varma. Brings extensive experience in financial advisory, governance, and industry leadership.
Sonali Kulkarni
Former President & CEO at FANUC India; brings extensive experience in financial leadership, corporate strategy, and global operations. Drives organizational growth, governance, and cross-functional execution.
Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar
Member of Parliament for Mysore–Kodagu since 2024. Represents Karnataka with focus on regional development, governance, and public service leadership.
Sudhanva Dhananjaya
Driving global impact in education and governance as Excelsoft founder and World Bank consultant, advancing technology-enabled learning solutions.
Executive Committee
Dr Ananthalakshmi V
CEO & Managing Trustee
Founder & CEO of EquiBeing Foundation; researcher, coach, and advocate for inclusion. Leads the organization’s work on equity and accessibility.
Dr R Sugant
Director – Growth
Director – Growth at EquiBeing Foundation; brings experience in scaling social impact and organizational strategy. Drives strategic expansion initiatives.
Mallikarjunaiah
Director – Programmes
Director – Programmes at EquiBeing Foundation; brings 28+ years of experience in social sector, education, skilling, livelihoods, and policy advocacy.
Sharmishta Menon
Consultant – Chartered Accountant
Consultant – Chartered Accountant at EquiBeing Foundation; brings expertise in financial management, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
Reena Nanavaty
Head – Events & Strategic Partnerships
Brings experience in planning inclusive events and stakeholder coordination. Drives seamless execution, strategic collaborations, and participant engagement.
Subramanya Desai
Head – Talent Development (Catalysts)
Brings experience in talent acquisition, HR strategy, and learning programs. Drives effective people practices, seamless processes, and organizational performance.
Dr Sandhya Chandrasekharan
Consultant – Research
Brings interdisciplinary expertise in education, policy research, gender, and sustainable development. Drives learning improvement, evaluation, and impact-focused research.
