Meet the Amazing LEAD Fellows

Welcome to our community of innovators and leaders. The LEAD Fellows are passionate professionals committed to driving positive change across India. Each Fellow brings unique expertise and a deep commitment to addressing the challenges in their communities.

Discover Visionaries Across Sectors

Use the below filter to explore the profiles of our exceptional Fellows. Whether you’re interested in environmental sustainability, social entrepreneurship, or policy advocacy, you’ll find leaders making a real difference.
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Sandeep Dash, IAS
Cohort 11

Sandeep Dash, IAS

Independent Consultant
France
Mr. Dash had worked in the PMO office as Joint Secretary. He had also been the Finance Member of Bangalore Development Authority, Bangalore, Sandeep…
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Suneetha Dasappa Kacker
Cohort 11

Suneetha Dasappa Kacker

Consultant, Urban and Water
New Delhi
Suneetha Dasappa Kacker is an architect with an M.Phil. in housing and urban studies. She studied at the School of Planning and Architecture, New…
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Parag Ajit Rangnekar
Cohort 11

Parag Ajit Rangnekar

Programme Manager
Goa
Parag Rangnekar is an employee of Mineral Foundation of Goa, a charity organization set-up by the mining industry in Goa as a collective approach…
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Sanjay Deshmukh
Cohort 11

Sanjay Deshmukh

Ex Vice-Chancellor
Maharashtra
At the age of 37, Dr. Sanjay Deshmukh was selected as Professor of Life Sciences at the 154 year old University of Mumbai (estd.…
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Surya Prasad Acharya
Cohort 11

Surya Prasad Acharya

Ex-Joint Secretary
Nepal
Mr. Acharya has been working in the Nepalese Administrative Service for almost two decades. In the past, he served in the capacity of Planning…
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Varghese Theckanath
Cohort 11

Varghese Theckanath

Director
Andhra Pradesh
Varghese Theckanath s.g., is the Director of Montfort Social Institute (Centre for Human Rights and Sustainable Development Education), Hyderabad, India. It is a resource…
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Aman Singh
Cohort 12

Aman Singh

Founder
Rajasthan
Aman Singh is an ardent advocate for Orans in Rajasthan and the Founder of “Krishi Avam Paristhitiki Vikas Sansthan” (KRAPAVIS). KRAPAVIS is a grassroots…
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Damandeep Singh
Cohort 12

Damandeep Singh

Director
New Delhi
Damandeep Singh has primarily worked as a consultant and journalist on environment and climate change issues. He serves as the India Director of the…
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Dr Madhu Verma
Cohort 12

Dr Madhu Verma

Professor & Area Chairperson - Environment & Developmental Economics and Coordinator- Centre for Ecological Services Management
Madhya Pradesh
Madhu Verma has a Masters in Economics with specialization in Regional Planning and Economic Growth and PhD in Industrial Economics. Basically an Environmental Economist,…
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Dr. Girish C S Negi
Cohort 12

Dr. Girish C S Negi

Scientist (Forest Ecology)Ecological Economics &Environmental Impact Analysis Div.
Uttarakhand
G.C.S. Negi (Scientist F & Theme Head, Biodiversity Conservation & Ecosystem Services) works with G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment & Sustainable…
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Glenn Kalavampara
Cohort 12

Glenn Kalavampara

Secretary
Goa
Glenn Kalavampara is the Secretary of the Goa Mineral Ore Exporters Association (GMOEA). GMOEA consists chiefly of Ore Producers and Exporters of Iron ore…
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Harleen Kaur
Cohort 12

Harleen Kaur

Director
New Delhi
She is working as a Freelance Environmental Specialist based in New Delhi. Previously, she was with various organizations like KPMG and IL & FS…
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Monijinjir Byapari
Cohort 12

Monijinjir Byapari

Program Manager
West Bengal
Monijinjir Byapari has a Masters in Sociology and works with the Church of North India Synodical Board of Social Services, as a Program Accompanier…
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Sudhir Sinha
Cohort 12

Sudhir Sinha

CEO & Chief Coach
Haryana
Sudhir K Sinha, a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, is a crusader of CSR Satyagraha. He is the Founder Director and Chief Coach at ‘Centre…
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Trupti Jain
Cohort 12

Trupti Jain

Founder-Director
Gujarat
After Trupti Jain completed her Bachelors in Environmental Engineering in 1992. Thereafter, she opted for working in developmental sector. Strengthening women’s participation in education,…
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