Nirmala Gowda is a researcher and writer working at the intersection of water governance, river pollution, and the protection of the Western Ghats. She is the founder and editor of MappingMalnad.com and previously co-founded Paani.Earth, combining legal advocacy, grassroots collaboration, and independent research on rivers and fragile ecosystems. With a background in Computer Science Engineering and an M.Sc. in Environmental Management from the University of San Francisco, she brings both technical and policy expertise to her environmental work.

Tena Pick is an entrepreneur, gender equity and feminist workplace expert, and the founder of Coro—a community-focused platform aimed at building inclusive, family-friendly spaces and culture. She works on advancing equitable workplaces and modern community models through speaking, writing, and leadership in social impact initiatives. Tena also engages with topics such as gender equality, work-life integration, and community-centric design in her public work and posts.

Jyotsna Belliappa is a seasoned ESG and sustainability expert with over 25 years of experience in social impact, corporate responsibility, and environmental governance. She is a certified Independent Director and Social Impact Auditor, and the founder of BlueSky Sustainable Business, where she helps organisations strengthen ESG strategies, social compliance, and sustainable development practices. Her career includes leading social and environmental risk management programmes for multinational companies and engaging stakeholders across industries to advance responsible business and community impact.

Padmashree Balaram is a Bengaluru-based sustainability advocate and community leader known for her work in decentralized waste management and citizen-led environmental initiatives. With a background in Biochemistry and earlier experience in teaching, she transitioned into grassroots environmental action, championing practical, community-driven solutions for organic waste processing. She serves as a Partner Engagement Committee Member at SVP India (Bengaluru chapter), where she supports collaborative philanthropy and strengthens partnerships between citizens, nonprofits, and local institutions to advance sustainable urban development.

Dr. Angela Honegger is the CEO & Consul General of Swissnex in India, where she leads science diplomacy, research collaboration, and innovation partnerships between Switzerland and India. She holds a PhD focused on frugal innovation and has a strong track record in driving impactful solutions across global health, technology, and sustainable development. Angela’s work spans international leadership, advocacy for equity and innovation, and building cross-continental research and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Bina Rani is the CEO and Founder of iPartner India, where she leads strategic partnerships that drive sustainable social impact. With a background in commerce from St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, she brings strong expertise in business development and cross-sector collaboration. Through her leadership, she builds purpose-driven networks that connect philanthropists, nonprofits, and communities to create measurable and lasting change.

Shreya Krishnan is the Managing Director – India at AnitaB.org and a former EVP Marketing & Communications at Aon, where she also led APAC finance buyer initiatives and India marketing. She is a CSR specialist, corporate grooming consultant, NLP practitioner, and Gestalt Master Therapist, and serves on multiple advisory boards and NGOs. A strong advocate for inclusion and diversity, she co-authored Words Matter: The Language That Girls Need to Speak. A former Mrs India World (2017) and Ms Universal Empowerment (2024), she is also active in sustainability advocacy, the arts, training and public speaking and describes herself as an Earth Warrior.