An avid listener at heart, Abhinav holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Technology. Always intrigued to fathom new perspectives and ideologies about himself, society, and the universe. Loves to sing and will constantly ask you to share your Spotify playlist.
Our team of over 100 researchers, strategists, designers, developers, and implementers has worked across industries, building evidence that investing in worker wellbeing is a strategic imperative.
ANANT AHUJA
Anant holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Pennsylvania. He is the CEO at GBL & the head of Organizational Development at Shahi Exports, a company started by his grandmother which is now India’s largest apparel exporter.
ANANT NYSHADHAM
Anant holds a Ph.D. in economics from Yale. He helps to set overall strategy and often serves as a Principal investigator on research projects. He is also an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan.
ANANYA KURODE
Anaya holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Space Design from the Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology. She is passionate about finding creative ways to address climate change and is exploring developmental impact from a social perspective. In her free time, she is learning the art of doing nothing.
ANKUR MISHRA
An engineer turned public policy professional, Ankur is passionate about working on intersectionalities, primarily with gender and labor. Having worked in consulting, program management and now in partnerships, he believes impact at scale can be achieved through effective collaboration. Loves naps, chai, dogs and conversations.
AVDHOOT BHARATI
Avdhoot has a M.A. in Economics from Azim Premji University with a keen interest in labor, inequality and information asymmetry. His is interested in poetry, literature and modern art movements. He can be seen cooking for friends and hyping his middling food.
AYUSHI VERMA
An IT engineer, Ayushi is great with people and code. She has a keen interest in exploring and learning new things. She loves to travel and keep herself busy with her loved ones. A binge watcher, she has an artistic side too. In her free time, you can find her drawing and being creative in her own ways.
BRANDON CHETTRI
A mountain dweller, avid reader, and a gourmand at heart, Brandon holds a Masters’ in Social Work with a specialization in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work. He has experience working for international non-profit organizations. He is passionate about advocacy for mental health. At GBL, he put his organizational skills and love for numbers to work in supporting the finance vertical.
CARESSE BROWN
Caresse holds an M.A. in Politics and Sociology from the University of Glasgow. She cares deeply about people and is a firm believer in the kindness of strangers, even if the evening news leaves her questioning it all. Navigating life, armed with sarcasm, compassion, and a healthy dose of skepticism.
DEBASMITA MOHANTY
Debasmita holds a bachelor’s in Electro-Homeopathy Medicine and Surgery. She has worked closely with numerous slum communities across Odisha for more than seven years. Her interest lies in community mobilization, women empowerment, youth counseling, health, and sanitation development.
DEBORAH YAZHINI CHARLES
Motivated to understand the how and why of human behaviour, Deborah is a researcher and psychologist with an MSc in Clinical Psychology and a BA in Psychology. Her research interests include relationships, well-being, & culture. You can find her (re)reading her favourite books, (re)watching her favourite shows, and (re)listening to her favourite artists. She also denies being a creature of habit.
DHRUV BANSAL
DILIP SINGH SHEKHAWAT
Dilip has completed a B.Ed in Social Education from Jammu University. With over 12 years of experience collecting diverse field data across various subjects, he is highly interested in meeting new people and learning from their experiences.
DIVYA ALEX
An occasional Chelsea fan, Divya moved from the world of equations to hypotheses. She holds an MA in public policy and governance from Azim Premji University. She strongly believes education is the one-pill fix to most problems in the world. Outside work, you’d find her hosting board game nights, looking for restaurant and Airbnb reviews, and rooting for her favorite F1 team!
GAURAV SARASWAT
Balancing seriousness with whimsy, Gaurav holds a Master’s in Economics from Calcutta University. He is passionate about understanding political philosophy and exploring the intricate influence of norms and culture on his daily experiences. In his free time, he either reads or journals.
GAUTHAM RAJ G
Gautham holds a Master’s in Sociology from the Delhi School of Economics. Previously, he taught Sociology for a living. He loves listening to music and taking long walks by the beach. His academic interests include Development, Education, Political Economy, and Public Health.
HARIT KUMAR SINGH
Harit holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (Hons.) from Christ University, followed by a Master’s in Econometrics and Applied Economics from Monash University. He is interested in Economic history, political economy and policy. In my free time, he always looks for that extra dopamine rush through good reads and food.
INDU CHHATWANI
Indu has an M.Sc. in Economics from The University of Bonn and has previously worked on Inequality and agriculture. She has a soft spot for gender and sustainability research. Good books, documentaries, poetry, and travel are what keep her going.
KARLA DOMINGUEZ
Karla holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is currently fighting her way through a master’s in international development at The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). She is a foodie who loves the beach, movies, and baby Yoda.
KARTHIK BELLIAPPA
Karthik holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Business Administration, He loves to travel and explore new places and cultures. His biggest dream is to travel around the world and explore different cuisines. Here at GBL, he works in implementing projects across Factory Units.
KARTHIK K
Karthik holds a master’s in social work specializing in Human Resources Management and a bachelor’s in Computer Applications from Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore. At GBL, he works on the implementation of projects across factory units. Prior to GBL, he was an HR Executive at D1 Fortification. When not working, you’ll find him playing cricket or riding a bike.
KEZLINE DHARSHINI SURESH
An animal lover and vivid art fan, Kezline has completed her Masters’s in Economics from Azim Premji University. She currently works as Research Associate at GBL to learn more, explore her interests and contribute to society. She firmly believes that living in the present is the secret to happiness.
KRISHNA MARED
Krishna holds a BSc. (Hons) and MSc. in Economics from BASE University, Bangalore. A cordial person who loves to sketch, and a music nerd who’s also always eager to watch and discuss about movies and series. At GBL he is responsible for overseeing project execution on the field.
LAVANYA GARG
Lavanya holds an M.A. in international & development economics from Yale University. She works on growth, organizational policies & culture, and key stakeholder relationships at GBL. She believes that fairy lights and books make the world a better place.
MEGHANA KANE
Meghna has a Master’s in Economics from Delhi School of Economics. She has experience working in the social networks space, and tech project management. In her free time, you can find her watching travel vlogs, listening to Taylor Swift and stalking book lists on Goodreads.
MEHA SHAH
Meha holds an MSc. in Global Development from the University of Copenhagen and a B.A. in Economics. She has previously worked at Carnegie India. She spends her free time listening to true crime podcasts and daydreaming.
MOHIT VERMA
Your friendly neighborhood introvert, Mohit holds an MA in Economics from Madras School of Economics, Chennai. A firm believer in social justice, he lives for popular culture and believes in the power of empathy and kindness in making the world a better place.
NAISHA GUPTA
Tireless seeker of knowledge, who finds ways to understand and solve real-life problems. Naisha likes how designing is interlinked with everything around us, and how things we learn in life help us while designing or vice-versa. A big fan of aesthetics and simplicity, Naisha tends to be a perfectionist, because I like to be thoughtful about my steps and tread carefully in all her actions.
NIRMAL(NIM) DESHPANDE
Nim is a strategist and operational problem solver who helps organizations articulate an aspirational vision and then develop the strategies, capabilities, and processes to bring it to life. He has held roles in marketing, corporate strategy, design, and technology and is driven by a desire to connect dots and find moments of shared humanity. He holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BA in political science from Williams College.
PRIYANKA DHAWAN
A Chartered Accountant with a decade-long experience of working with international organizations, Priyanka truly believes that good planning is halfway to success. With the two most demanding jobs in hand (motherhood and career), always trying to do justice to each without neglecting the other.
Rahul Mahajan
Rahul holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and is driven by a passion for continuous learning, whether it involves exploring new technologies or uncovering fascinating facts about the universe. A dedicated sports enthusiast, he has competed at the national level in both basketball and chess and also enjoys singing and reading.
ROSHAN MISHRA
Roshan buys too many books and reads too many old school websites. Roshan believes in a techno-optimist Indian future and he has helped build multiple technology products. He is a programmer at heart. He would someday hopes to finish reading all his books.
RUSHMIKA NAGPAL
Dehradun boarder turned Oberoi grad with a quirky MICA digital marketing cert. Not just into pixels but a mountain-hopping, dog-loving wizard who can disconnect from the world faster than you can say “hashtag wanderlust.”
SAHIL BAGWE
Sahil holds a Bachelor’s in Economics from Ashoka University. His research interests revolve around public finance and development economics. When he’s not obsessing over nerdy things, find him enjoying classical music and the outdoors, and possibly having full-blown internal monologues.
SANGEETHA ESTHER
Trained as a geographer and population analyst, Sangeetha is now venturing into the world of experimental economics. She has research experience in homelessness, street children, and ageing. She’s a cat person with cat allergies!
SAUMYA MATHUR
Saumya is a generalist who has more than five years of experience in setting up impact evaluations in South Asia and South East Asia. She has a double Masters in Economics and Development Studies. At GBL, she is managing research projects in the health, gender and environment space.
SHAILA M
Starting her career in research as an enumerator, Shaila has been committed to working on field operations and has had vivid experiences in different sectors. She has a creative mind and a kind heart which she carries over in her profession as well. Her dream is to travel and discover the world with her daughter who is also her world. She is a definition of a superwoman who can handle her professional and personal life like a pro.
SHALINI KAPOOR
Shalini holds a Master’s in Geography from Presidency College and is deeply curious to understand and dismantle the systems behind inter-generational poverty. When she is not planning her next adventure always with an Excel itinerary), you’ll find her binge-watching the latest shows, and dreaming of a world where every coffee break includes a wagging tail.
SHERWIN FRANCIS OLIVEIRA
Sherwin has a PGDM in HR and is an avid sports enthusiast who loves playing and watching sports. His passion for travel, singing, and dancing complements his social nature, as he spends quality time with friends and helps in sourcing the right candidates for Good Business Lab.
SHREYA BATRA
An engineer turned social scientist, Shreya is a constant learner. She holds a master’s in women’s studies from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai) and aims to work at the intersection of labor, gender, and sustainability.
SNEHA PALEKAR
Sneha has a Master’s in Social work (specialized in medical and psychiatric social work) from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). Living her life by the principles of Social Work, deep philosophical conversations interest her. She’s a cliché murder mystery binge-watcher.
SOWMYA DHANARAJ
Sowmya has a Ph.D. in Economics from IGIDR Mumbai. She is a Senior Research Fellow at GBL and researches on gender, health, education, and labor issues. She was previously Assistant Professor at Madras School of Economics.
TANIYA DSILVA
Taniya brings in 12 years of work experience in the development sector in roles at the intersection of sales, fundraising and non-profit advisory. She currently leads program management at GBL. Always on the lookout for cats to pet and a good laugh.
TANYA SINGH
Tanya has studied BA in Economics from Christ University, Bangalore, and she is working on forming partnerships through marketing and direct outreach in GBL. Passionate about the development sector, she seeks to broaden her understanding of diverse societies and their challenges. Outside of work, she is all about books, R&B grooves, and epic hikes.
UMESH KUMAR
Umesh holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in social work and is currently pursuing his PGDNGOM from Annamalai University. At GBL, Umesh works on the implementation of different projects across factory units.
USHMITA SETH
Ushmita holds a Bachelors degree in Engineering from Delhi Technological University and a Masters in Economics from Ashoka University. She is interested in exploring the use of tech in empirical research and on-ground program implementation.
UTKARSH CHAWLA
Utkarsh holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Loves to travel, wants to explore every corner of the world and has got a special place in his heart for mountains, likes to do standup, has an interest in Open AI and how it will shape the world. At GBL, he works on business end of operations.
VAISHAKH
Vaishakh holds a Masters in Economics from GIPE, Pune. One thing he’s surely learned from the subject is that anything can be solved if subjected to enough assumptions. Always ready to discuss sports, music, motorcycles, videography, etc.
VAISHNAVI JHARIYA
With a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Vaishnavi is a tech-savvy person who loves exploring new tech-related products or features. She’s an all-time crocheter and dog feeder in her free time. In short, she’s a person with lots of hobbies!
VARUN JAGANNATH
VARUN P SHENOY
As a graduate in Visual design, he possess a boundless enthusiasm for discovering novel opportunities, be it creating innovative projects, achieving success like scoring a goal on the football field or embarking on exciting long drives.
VERENA VAZ
With a PGDM in Human Resources, Verena believes that learning is a life-long process for both, individuals and organizations. When at play, she spends her time curating workout content and creating playlists to enhance her gyming experience.