Our Resource Persons

Learn from distinguished leaders, policymakers and changemakers

Our resource persons bring real-world experience and deep expertise from public office, public administration, policy, political practice and grassroots organisation.

Dr. Sanjay Paswan

Dr. Sanjay Paswan

Former Union Minister, Govt of IndiaProfessor, Patna University

Dr. Sanjay Paswan is a distinguished public figure and academic, committed to social justice, constitutional values, democracy and social transformation.

Manisha Ahlawat

Manisha Ahlawat

Member, Uttar Pradesh State Commission for Women

Manisha Ahlawat is a women’s rights advocate and community leader with experience in women’s empowerment, public engagement and institutional initiatives.

Kiran Mugabasav

Kiran Mugabasav

National Secretary, Rajiv Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sangathan

Kiran Mugabasav brings strong experience in grassroots organisation, youth leadership, democratic institution-building and organisational development.

Priti Sahai

Priti Sahai

Adaptive Leadership Educator & Social Sector Strategist, Harvard Kennedy School

Priti Sahai is an adaptive leadership educator and social-sector strategist with over two decades of experience in social development, politics, identity, leadership, dialogue and conflict.

Sumlesh Kamble

Sumlesh Kamble

Political Consultant & Leadership PractitionerFounder & Director, Citizen’s Syndicate

Sumlesh Kamble is a political strategist and campaign professional with expertise in election management, leadership development, political communication, content strategy and grassroots campaigning.

Shantanu Gupta

Shantanu Gupta

Author, Political Analyst & Governance ProfessionalFounder, Ramayana School

Shantanu Gupta is an author and political analyst with expertise in political leadership, governance, education, policy research and contemporary Indian politics.

Dr. Aruna Sharma

Dr. Aruna Sharma

Former Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and ITRetired IAS OfficerGovernance & Public Policy PractitionerAuthor

Dr. Aruna Sharma is a governance and public administration expert with over three decades of experience in local governance, policy, rural development, Panchayati Raj and technology-enabled public service delivery.

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