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22, Raj Bhavan Road
Somajiguda
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500082
India

Anu Prasad

Founder & CEO

Anu Prasad is the Founder & CEO of India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS), working to strengthen India’s social sector through leadership and talent development. She is the founding member of the prestigious Young India Fellowship (YIF) and Ashoka University. Anu has held leadership roles at MNCs such as American Express and TNT. An entrepreneur at heart, Anu has also co-founded and managed a successful travel company. She has also been a consultant for Dell Foundation on its education projects. An avid reader, an active volunteer in civic causes, and a passionate believer in lifelong learning, Anu incorporates all these into the ILSS proposition of learning and values-based leadership

Aradhana Lal

Senior Vice President- Sustainability & ESG

Aradhana Lal is a leader of Sustainability/ESG Initiatives at Lemon Tree Hotels, drives an inclusive employment strategy with a remarkable track record of hiring Employees With Disabilities (EWD) over the past 15 years. Her visionary goal is to elevate EWD representation from 14% to around 30% by 2025-2026. Aradhana oversees approximately 350 EWDs and 600 marginalized employees, co-leading recruitment across 95 hotels in 60 destinations. She pioneers initiatives for various disabilities, boasting three decades of experience in Sales, Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Sustainability after having earned her MBA from the prestigious IIM Ahmedabad. Aradhana's journey is a testament to her commitment to inclusivity and sustainability in the corporate world

Duvvuru Varshitha

Entrepreneur and Innovator

Duvvuru Varshitha is a skilled MedTech Innovator specializing in Research and Development, Design Thinking, and Hardware Prototyping within Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Innovation. With four years of startup experience, she brings a profound understanding of the challenges that innovative ventures face. Holding a degree in Biotechnology, Varshitha excels in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology, and Recombinant DNA Technology. Notable achievements include winning the NITTE Healthcare Challenge, TIE WOMEN Global Pitch Competition, and featured in SHARK TANK INDIA - Season 1. Her ultimate aim is to enhance well-being and happiness through innovative real-life solutions

Sharanya Ari

Indian Administrative Services

Ms. Sharanya Ari, an Indian Administrative Service officer (2016 batch, Tamil Nadu Cadre), holds degrees in Information Technology and Public Administration. She's held various significant government roles, including Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Assistant Collector in Coimbatore, and Sub Collector in Kanyakumari. She has served in various significant government roles, including Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Assistant Collector in Coimbatore District, and Sub Collector in Kanyakumari District Ms. Ari leads the Gender and Policy Lab within the Chennai Corporation, collaborating with a team of technical consultants to execute projects focused on enhancing women's safety in public spaces