Our Team

To her role as the Head of Community and Pathways at AnitaB.org India, Karen brings over a decade and a half of experience in the social impact industry. She continues to demonstrate leadership in driving impactful initiatives to cultivate inclusive communities and advocate for gender equity. Her expertise lies in organizing experiences, forging strategic partnerships, and championing equal opportunities for underrepresented communities. Complementing her experience, she’s an alum of the Goldman Sach's 10000 Women Program, holding a Master's Degree in Communication and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, English Literature, and Computer Applications. Her journey is shaped by a deep passion and relentless pursuit for creating tangible meaningful change in the world, with the in-betweens filled with exploration and experimentation on how to get there.

Pranalika Mahanta is the current brand custodian of AnitaB.org India entity as the Head of Marketing. She is a seasoned communications professional with expertise in driving transformative brand marketing strategies. She specializes in thought leadership, brand storytelling, employer branding, and growth marketing across industries. In her previous role at Prodigy Education, Pranalika spearheaded initiatives, resulting in a 4X increase in brand visibility. Her leadership also contributed to successful product launches, strong market presence, and achieving revenue targets. With a Master’s degree in Communications and a background in Educational Psychology, Pranalika brings a unique blend of academic insights and real-world experience to the table.

She is a dynamic leader with a passion for building and enhancing brand reputation through innovative strategies, impactful communication, and effective team collaboration. Pranalika is a member at two Non profit organizations that provide financial, educational and psychological support to underprivileged women who aspire to be independent entrepreneurs and make something great out of their lives. She loves music, food, the sea and making people fitter as a certified Zumba instructor.

Vibhor Wahi serves as the Head of Events at AnitaB.org India, where he leads the strategy and execution of high-impact experiences that bring the community together and advance the organization’s mission of advancing women & allies in technology. With extensive experience in designing and delivering large-scale, purpose-driven events, Vibhor specializes in creating meaningful, inclusive, and engaging platforms that foster learning, connection, and opportunity.

Over the course of his career, Vibhor has built a strong track record of executing complex, multi-stakeholder events, driving innovation in event formats, and elevating audience experience. His expertise spans event strategy, program design, partner engagement, and operations excellence, enabling him to consistently deliver initiatives that resonate with diverse communities and create lasting impact.

Known for his collaborative leadership style, Vibhor is passionate about building ecosystems that empower individuals and amplify underrepresented voices. He is deeply committed to creating spaces where ideas thrive, networks grow, and communities feel a sense of belonging. Outside of work, Vibhor enjoys exploring new destinations, discovering unique experiences, and bringing people together through shared moments.

Pallavi is the Chief of Staff at AnitaB.org India, bringing a rich and unconventional career journey that spans engineering, customer success, people management, and global living.

With a degree in Mechanical Engineering and over seven years of early career experience in after-sales customer success and HR, Pallavi built a strong foundation in understanding both people and processes. After a deliberate career break, she returned with renewed purpose and — first as a Program Manager at a startup, and then joining AnitaB.org, where she now leads as Chief of Staff.

At AnitaB.org India, Pallavi works at the intersection of strategy, operations, and mission — helping ensure that the organization's vision of a world where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the people and societies for whom they build it, continues to move forward with clarity and impact.

Amit leads the Procurement, Administration and Real Estate division for AnitaB.org India. He brings a wealth of experience in procurement and administration, having successfully built and implemented comprehensive policies and systems from the ground up. Before joining AnitaB.org India, Amit played a pivotal role at Aon, where he led the digital transformation, procurement, and administration departments, ensuring compliance and delivering outstanding results through strategic leadership. Amit is poised to leverage his extensive experience to support AnitaB.org India’s mission of promoting diversity and inclusion in the technology sector. As the leader of the Procurement and Administration division, Amit will build policies from scratch, ensuring compliance, leading strategic sourcing, and establishing all necessary systems to support AnitaB.org India’s objectives.

Abhijeet Yadav is the Customer Success Manager at AnitaB.org India. He brings over 14 years of multifaceted experience in customer success and non-profit leadership. As customer success manager, he leverages his extensive expertise to build and nurture strategic partnerships, ensuring exceptional experiences for organizational stakeholders. With a deep understanding of customer success, he excels at designing and implementing scalable solutions that drive growth and engagement. His ability to align organizational goals with partner needs has consistently delivered measurable impact. Abhijeet’s commitment to fostering inclusive environments is reflected in his work as he champions equity and diversity across all initiatives. Abhijeet has done his MBA in Marketing & International Business. He also has a certification in Corporate Social Responsibility from IICA.

Richa is the Marketing Operations and Research Manager for AnitaB.org India. She brings over 10 years of experience in communication strategies, with extensive expertise in internal communication, corporate engagement, and employer branding. She has contributed to notable organizations such as Aegis Limited, Wipro Technologies, Microland Limited, and First Advantage. Her expertise includes formulating and implementing communication plans, enhancing employee engagement, and coordinating stakeholder communications. Her strong interpersonal skills and ability to create a space for open dialogue enable her to effectively manage stakeholders and engage with employees, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. As a business management graduate, she excels in building team spirit and fostering a positive organizational culture. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling to beach destinations, listening to music, and spending quality time with her family.

Prachi Pandey leads digital marketing at AnitaB.org India, the organization behind Grace Hopper Celebration India, one of Asia's largest tech conferences. She has spent 5+ years helping brands actually connect with the people they are trying to reach, through content, copywriting, and campaigns that do not just look good but work.

Prachi did not always see herself here. She spent four years studying pharmacy before realizing that telling stories and selling ideas was what she actually wanted to do with her life. That moment of clarity at 21 set her on a path she has been building deliberately ever since, from copywriting, to content management, to social media, to owning the full digital marketing function at one of India's most impactful tech organizations.

Along the way, she helped Scaler, a platform built for tech professionals looking to upskill, grow their social presence by 6x and contributed to 12 CR INR in revenue. She also spent time in sports marketing at N.A. Sportz Interactive, working with Indian Premier League teams like the Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and the Indian Super League.

Fuelled by matcha and a good brief, she is equally at home behind a camera or a laptop. Both usually end in something she is proud of.

Aarushi Nair is the Community Manager for AnitaB.org India. She has been a part of AnitaB.org since 2021, beginning her journey as an Ambassador and Community Volunteer. With a robust background as a Software Engineer in the health-tech sector, she brings over two years of industry experience and a strong commitment to bridging the gender gap in technology.

Known for her exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, Aarushi excels at nurturing professional networks and driving impactful initiatives. Her proactive approach ensures efficient collaboration, timely execution of tasks, and meaningful contributions to the tech community.

Aarushi’s academic journey reflects her passion for technology. She has completed a Postgraduate program in Data Science by Caltech, a Micromasters degree in Algorithms & Data Structures by UC San Diego and holds a Bachelors in Technology majoring in Computer Science Engineering.