TEDxDikshant School

Speakers

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• Ambuj kumar

  CEO of Social Venture Partners (SVP)

  Ambuj Kumar is the India CEO of Social Venture Partners (SVP), the country’s largest engaged philanthropy platform, where he leads national strategy and operations. An SVP partner since 2020, he previously spent nearly two decades in financial services across North America, MENA, and India in leadership roles spanning strategy, risk, and finance. He also advised the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship. An IIT Roorkee and Penn State alumnus, Ambuj is passionate about equitable growth and wellbeing. Based in Bengaluru, he is a 7 World Marathon Majors finisher, and a proud husband to Aditi and father to Saanvi and Shivank.

• Dr.Veerendra Mishra

  IPS officer

  Dr. Veerendra Mishra, IPS (2012, Madhya Pradesh cadre), has served in policing since 1995 and held key roles in the Government of India, including CEO of CARA, Director of NISD, and National Director of NSS. A PhD in Psychology, he contributed to major laws like the JJ Act (2014), Transgender Act (2019/20), and Human Trafficking Bill (2022). He represented India globally, served in UN Missions, and received Fulbright and Kalinga fellowships. Founder of India’s first Anti-Human Trafficking RACE Lab and NGO Samvedna, he authored 7 books and trains legislators, police, and academics. He is also a noted advisor, faculty, and speaker.

• Harshita bhatia

  Student

  Harshita Bhatia, passionate about body positivity and teenage mental health, aiming to inspire self-acceptance and resilience among youth. As a law aspirant and student leader, she has represented school in debates and writing competitions on individuality and confidence. Through social media, she promotes reflections on self-worth and kindness combining curiosity with advocacy for positive change. Qualified for the World Scholar’s Cup Global Round 2025, participated in the PSYCHED quiz, Also sent her entry for the prestigious John Locke Institute essay competition where the theology topic was “Why pray?”

• Leena Malhotra

  Teacher

  Ms. Leena Malhotra, a distinguished mathematics educator at Dikshant International School, was honored with the Global Teacher Award in 2018 for her exceptional teaching contributions and consistently remarkable Grade X board exam results. An advocate for innovative pedagogy, she has actively participated in various workshops on pioneering Mathematics methodologies, reflecting her commitment to leveraging global educational tools to enrich student performance and engagement. A recent cancer survivor, Ms. Malhotra embodies resilience and inspiration, channeling her personal journey into motivating her students to approach challenges—both academic and personal—with courage and determination.

• Poonam Dhanwatey

  Wildlife Conservationist & International laureate

  Poonam Dhanwatey, along with her husband Harshawardhan, has dedicated over 28 years to wildlife conservation, especially in Tadoba Andhari since 1999. An alumna of the Smithsonian Institute and recipient of the Terre de Femme International Award, she is on the Maharashtra State Wildlife Board (4th term) and was the first woman Honorary Wildlife Warden of Chandrapur. Their work spans protection, research, staff training, community engagement, and mitigating human–wildlife conflict. Their efforts have shaped government policies benefiting 1,040 villages and continue across 380 villages. Supported by global and local organizations, they focus on coexistence, awareness, and leadership in Central India’s forests.

• Rahul Kulshreshtha

  CEO, Wide Angle Technologies

  Mr. Rahul Kulshreshtha is the CEO of Wide Angle Technologies / Wide Angle Films and a broadcast media professional with over 25–30 years of experience across camerawork, editing, and technical operations. He has played a key role in establishing technical operations for leading news and media outlets under the India Today Group, including technology and network operations for channels such as Aaj Tak, Dilli Aaj Tak, Tez, and Headlines Today. His career is distinguished by a strong passion for storytelling, innovation in media technology, and the mentoring of creative talent.

• Tarang Tripathi

  Education Researcher, Lecturer

  Tarang Tripathi is an education researcher, lecturer, and strategist working at the intersection of teaching, research, and policy. As Co-Founder of Aawaaz Education Services, he has led initiatives reaching over 50,000 students and educators worldwide. A PhD candidate at UC San Diego, Tarang’s research focuses on teacher agency, AI in education, and equitable learning environments, securing more than $400,000 in funding for large-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs). He teaches courses on educational psychology, research methods, curriculum design, and climate education, while also developing AI-driven professional development tools for teachers. Dedicated to bridging research and practice, Tarang works to create education systems that are innovative, inclusive, and impactful.