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Rohini Nilekani, Chairperson - Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies
Rohini Nilekani is an author and philanthropist and has been a strong influence in the Indian social sector over the past three decades. Her philanthropic work spans different sectors of Indian civil society. She founded Arghyam, a foundation for sustainable water and sanitation, and co-founded Pratham Books, nonprofit enabling access to reading for millions of children. Currently, she is the Chairperson of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and a Co-founder and Director of EkStep, a nonprofit education platform. Rohini and her husband, Nandan Nilekani are signatories to the Giving Pledge, pledging to give away half of their wealth to philanthropy.
Rohini’s first book, “Stillborn”, a medical thriller, and her second, “Uncommon Ground”, were published by Penguin Books India. She is also the author of 16 books for young children.
Rohini Nilekani, Chairperson - Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies
Rohini Nilekani is an author and philanthropist and has been a strong influence in the Indian social sector over the past three decades. Her philanthropic work spans different sectors of Indian civil society. She founded Arghyam, a foundation for sustainable water and sanitation, and co-founded Pratham Books, nonprofit enabling access to reading for millions of children. Currently, she is the Chairperson of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and a Co-founder and Director of EkStep, a nonprofit education platform. Rohini and her husband, Nandan Nilekani are signatories to the Giving Pledge, pledging to give away half of their wealth to philanthropy.
Rohini’s first book, “Stillborn”, a medical thriller, and her second, “Uncommon Ground”, were published by Penguin Books India. She is also the author of 16 books for young children.
Nihar Nilekani, Board Member
Nihar Nilekani earned his Doctorate in Philosophy from Birkbeck University. He has a Masters in Philosophy from Milwaukee University and a Masters in Bioethics from New York University. He completed his undergraduate studies at Yale in Physics and Philosophy.
Nihar Nilekani, Board Member
Nihar Nilekani earned his Doctorate in Philosophy from Birkbeck University. He has a Masters in Philosophy from Milwaukee University and a Masters in Bioethics from New York University. He completed his undergraduate studies at Yale in Physics and Philosophy.
Nihar Nilekani, Board Member
Nihar Nilekani earned his Doctorate in Philosophy from Birkbeck University. He has a Masters in Philosophy from Milwaukee University and a Masters in Bioethics from New York University. He completed his undergraduate studies at Yale in Physics and Philosophy.
The team
Abhishek Das
Portfolio Lead
Abhishek Das
Portfolio Lead
Gautam John
Chief Executive Officer
Gautam John
Chief Executive Officer
Mable Roy
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Mable Roy
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Natasha Joshi
Associate Director - Portfolio
Natasha Joshi
Associate Director - Portfolio
Sahana Jose
Associate Director - Communications
Sahana Jose
Associate Director - Communications
Shruti Sundaresan
Lead - Comms and Community Engagement
Shruti Sundaresan
Lead - Comms and Community Engagement
Srinidhi K
Finance Lead
Srinidhi K
Finance Lead
Suresh Ponnappa
Chief Financial Officer
Suresh Ponnappa
Chief Financial Officer
Tanya Kak
Portfolio Lead (Climate and Bio-diversity)
Tanya Kak
Portfolio Lead (Climate and Bio-diversity)
