IKVANSHU
OUR TEAM
Poorvaja Sundar
Executive Director and Founder
As a dedicated advocate for policy and education, Poorvaja Sundar brings 5+ years of experience working in education both in India, and abroad. She currently serves as a Project Manager at the Research Partnership for Professional Learning at Brown University splitting her time along with working at Ikvanshu. She holds a Masters in Public Administration from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree in finance and management from NMIMS, Mumbai.
Gaurav Jogal
Director of Strategy and Programs
Gaurav Jogal brings 5+ years of experience in education and livelihoods. Along with his work at Ikvanshu, he is a Strategy Enabler at Sols ARC which involves strategic thinking for implementing and scaling inclusive and livelihood systemic solutions. Gaurav is a Teach for India and Praja Fellow. He holds a Masters in Physics with research in astrophysics from Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Mumbai University.
Kavya
Fundraising and Grants Associate
Kavya brings 4+ years of experience in strategy, project management, financial modeling and analysis, and communications. Kavya is a graduate in Bsc Finance from NMIMS and is currently enhancing her financial expertise. In her spare time, Kavya loves to bake and hopes to start her own bakery one day!
Pushpa
Communications Associate
Pushpa is a BAMMC (Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication) graduate with specialisation in Journalism from Mumbai University St. Andrews college. Leveraging her communication & photography skills she got opportunity to work under corporate communications sector for 3+ years in India. She is a freelance photographer, video editor, graphic designer and more in creative field. She is keen to explore new opportunities in media utilizing her skills gained through these freelance projects.
Kishan
Website and Graphic Designer
Kishan is a graphic designer and web developer, set to graduate next year with a B.Com degree from NSM College. With a passion for creativity and a knack for learning, Kishan is currently honing their skills in graphic design, applying these techniques to real-world projects. He has a solid foundation in strategy, communications, and accounting, which enables them to bring a unique perspective to their work. When not designing, Kishan loves to draw!