Co-Lead, EquiLead

Anchal Kakkar is the co-founder of Arthan Foundation, leading strategic initiatives and relationships across the organisation. Recently, Anchal has taken a pivotal role in EquiLead, an initiative that champions the principles of Equity and Leadership. This initiative strives to increase the presence of women leaders within the impact sector and assists organizations in creating workplaces that are inclusive and gender-equitable in every aspect, from perspective to policy and practice. Before her journey with Arthan, Anchal garnered experience at the Boston Consulting Group and Dasra. She is an alumna of the Said Business School at Oxford with an MBA, a Shell Foundation/Impact Business Leaders Fellow, and a seasoned Chartered Accountant.

Senior Advisor, EquiLead Initiative, Climate Asia

Aiswarya is Senior Advisor to the EquiLead Initiative associated with the Women in Climate Action endeavour by Climate Asia. A former journalist with the Indian Express, Aiswarya transitioned to the social sector over a decade ago and has worked with international grantmaking foundations in communication and program management roles. Previously, she led the Strategic Partnerships team at EdelGive Foundation. She has been instrumental in scoping, executing, and managing key funder partnerships and projects (international and Indian Foundations, CSR, and HNIs including BMGF, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Co-Impact).

Accelerator Design Specialist, EquiLead Initiative, Climate Asia

At Climate Asia, Raisha leads the design and delivery of various capacity-building programs and manages the monitoring and evaluation, program management, and donor reporting aspects of these programs and is an Accelerator Design Specialist for the EquiLead Initiative, associated with the Women in Climate Action endeavor by Climate Asia. She is creating a network of experts in organizational development and a tech platform to connect them with the NGOs.
Raisha has over a decade of experience in the education sector, working with Teach For India in various roles. She started out as a Fellow, teaching and mentoring students from low-income communities and leading a social change project. She then worked as a Senior Program Manager, where she designed strategy and operations, led partnerships, and drove the vision of excellence for the regional fellowship program. She also coordinated programmatic activities, coached team members, and advocated for educational equity.
Raisha holds a Bachelor’s degree from Lady Shri Ram College. She is passionate about social change, lifelong learning, and empowering others

Advisor - Gender, EquiLead

Meghana Rao is a seasoned professional with over 18 years of dedicated service in the non-profit sector. Throughout her career, she has assumed senior roles spanning philanthropy, grant-making, project and program management, and movement building. Meghana's expertise lies in Gender Justice programming, where she has led the design and implementation of multi-site, complex programs aimed at fostering gender equality. Her involvement in Youth movement building has been instrumental in amplifying local voices and campaigns, driving impactful change. With a notable stint in Philanthropy and Grantmaking within India's largest philanthropic organization, Meghana has demonstrated a deep commitment to social justice causes. She brings meticulous attention to detail, particularly in upholding principles of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, drawing from her extensive experience in Gender justice work.

Lead-DEI Implementation and Community Engagement, EquiLead

Meet Sneha Churiwal, a passionate Community Leader with over a decade of experience spanning Credit Rating, Investment Banking, Human Resources, and Entrepreneurship. Armed with a postgraduate degree in Human Resources from XLRI and a Master's in Finance from Manchester Business School, Sneha brings a diverse perspective to her role as a Human Resource Professional, dedicated to driving growth and adding substantial value.
Sneha believes in fostering change through wisdom, compassion, and courage. Her human-centric approach, rooted in empathy and intercultural sensitivity, drives her to meticulously create and execute plans with unwavering commitment, delivering impactful outcomes. Beyond her professional endeavors, Sneha is an avid reader, travel enthusiast, and nature lover who integrates mindfulness into her daily routine, finding joy in photography that reflects her passion for life and people.
Currently, as the Lead for DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and Community Engagement at EquiLead, Sneha is committed to empowering women leaders, breaking barriers, and bridging the gap in women’s leadership through impactful initiatives. Her collaborative leadership style ensures that every voice is valued, contributing to a more inclusive workplace and community.