The Leadership Team
Steering Progress: Guided by the American India Foundation's vision, our Leadership Team is the driving force behind our transformative initiatives. These visionary leaders shape our strategies, creating impactful change in inclusivity and diversity.
Alok Kejriwal
Chairman & MD, AAPL Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and Founder of India Signing Hands Pvt. Ltd., championing disability inclusion and business development.
Ankita Mehra
LinkedIn creator, LGBTQ+ activist, and Diversity & Inclusion Leader, advocating for inclusive hiring practices.
Arman Ali
Executive Director, National center for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People, with a focus on disability rights and policy influence.
Dr. Niru Kumar
Padma Shri awardee, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, and founder of Ask Insights, specializing in inclusive transformation.
Faisal Nomani
Talent Acquisition Lead at Randstad India, a disability rights activist, and employment counselor.
. Joel Godi
Founder & CEO, NeuroGifted, focusing on neurodiversity awareness and inclusion.
Kannan Aiyer
People Director Asia, Soho House & Co., shaping inclusive and flexible policies
Ketan Kapoor
Associate Director Consultant at Siemens India and Rangam Consultant INC, an inclusion specialist in the disability sector.
Kirti Paliwal
Head - Training, Content & Systems at American India Foundation, leading strategic partnerships and digital transformation for disability inclusion.
Madhu Bala Sharma
Sr DEI Business Partner-International Markets at Amazon, recognized as a role model in the disability sector.
Mahima Karol
Digital Design Manager at PwC, skilled in UI and visual communication with a focus on inclusive design.
Navya Varma
HR and D&I Manager at Compass Group India, experienced in HR and diversity initiatives.
Neha Arora
Founder of Planet Abled, creating inclusive tourism experiences and advocating for disability rights.
Nipun Malhotra
Co-founder and CEO of Nipman Foundation, working in health and advocacy for Persons with Disabilities.
Nish Parekh
CEO & Co-founder of Rangam, architecting workforce solutions for diverse talent pools.
Pankaj Maru
Member of the drafting committee for the RPwD Act, 2016, and advocate for disability rights.
Poonam Sharma
Diversity & Inclusion expert at Reliance Industries, focusing on talent management and acquisition.
Prachi Deo
Executive Director at Nayi Disha Resource center, specializing in autism, inclusion, and neurodiversity.
Praful Baweja
Co-founder of 6 Degrees Diversity Counsel, a storyteller and culture change consultant.
Prakriti Chawla
UX & Social Designer at American India Foundation, focusing on inclusive digital and physical spaces.
Richa Singh
Head of DEI & CSR at Max Life Insurance, with expertise in learning and development and DEI.
Sandeep Bidani
Consulting Partner at WOY Consulting Pvt. Ltd., an HR leader and inclusion champion.
Siddhant Shah
Founder & CEO of AccessForAll, consultant in disability access and society
Siddharth Daga
Co-founder and Head of Sales & Marketing at Neomotion, focusing on Assistive Technology and mobility solutions.
Sneha Banerjee
Lead - Content Partnerships at Entro Infotech (DailyHunt), with a background in media and social impact.
Sumit Agarwal
Founder of PR Signal and Mentor of Change for Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, focusing on disability rights and entrepreneurship.
Sushmita Jain
Global Disability Inclusion Lead at Wipro, with expertise in technology, inclusion, and social development.
Tina Vinod
DEI Consultant & Strategist at Diversity Simplified, specializing in holistic and transformative DEI strategies.
Vibha Kothari
DEI Head at Zomato, known for her work in encouraging female participation in unconventional roles