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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Abhay P Vaidya
Cohort 10

Abhay P Vaidya

Deputy Resident Editor
Maharashtra
Abhay Vaidya presently working as Deputy Resident Editor of Daily News & Analysis, in Pune. Earlier, he was Assistant Editor (Chief of Bureau) at…
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C N S Kumar
Cohort 10

C N S Kumar

DGM
Chennai
Chavakula Naga Seshu Kumar is Manager (Industrial Engineering) in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited presently posted at Mumbai, India. He is responsible for…
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Divya Lata
Cohort 10

Divya Lata

Early Learning Education Advisor
Bangkok
Divya Lata specializes in Disability Rights, Education and Early Childhood Development and has been promoting early childhood and elementary education initiatives in Asia, Africa,…
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Dr Kulbhushan Balooni
Cohort 10

Dr Kulbhushan Balooni

Professor & Director (In-charge)
Kerala
Kulbhushan Balooni is Associate Professor in the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode in India. He teaches environmental management. He also has teaching experience in…
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K Malmarugan
Cohort 10

K Malmarugan

U.K.
K Malmarugan has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Anna University, Chennai and a master's in management from IIM, Bangalore.In 1993,…
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Kapil Mohan, IAS
Cohort 10

Kapil Mohan, IAS

Principal Secretary
Bangalore
Kapil Mohan is presently working as Chairman, Karnataka Appellate Tribunal (KAT), Government of Karnataka. Earlier, he was Principal Secretary, Water Resource Department, Government of…
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Rahul Chandawarkar
Cohort 10

Rahul Chandawarkar

Journalist and P R Consultant
Goa
Rahul is Journalist and PR Consultant in Goa. He has been a Resident Editor at Sakal Times based in Pune, India. Until recently, he…
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Gazala Shaikh
Cohort 10

Gazala Shaikh

Manager - Rural Communications
New Delhi
Gazala Shaikh is currently working as the State Project Manager - Communications for the JEEViKA - Bihar Rural Livelihoods Project (BRLP), a Government of…
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Shikhu Phutoli
Cohort 10

Shikhu Phutoli

Director
Nagaland
Phutoli Chingmak is currently the Managing Director of Eleutheros Christian Society based at Tuensang. She is also the co-founder of the organization. She has…
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