The team
A team of educators, researchers and fellows across Kolkata and Bengaluru.
Anish Mukherjee
Director
Anish has 14 years of experience in the education sector as an entrepreneur, curriculum developer, and fundraiser. He has a postgraduate degree in economics, and is a recipient of the Founders Fellowship (Wipro Foundation), a graduate of the Gandhi Fellowship, and a winner of the IDEO Reimagining Education challenge, 2020. At AltEd he leads operations, the curriculum team and partnerships.
Elia Jameel
Programmes Head
Elia holds a postgraduate degree in modern history and a bachelor's degree in Education, with seven years of teaching experience focused on history and social sciences. Her pedagogical interests involve integrating social sciences and 21st-century life skills, and connecting with students and educators through innovative strategies.
Purba Rudra
Research & Curriculum Development
Purba has more than 13 years of experience in education and the social sector, teaching and mentoring students in inclusive settings. She completed her doctoral degree at Rutgers University, New Jersey. Her focus at AltEd is expanding the knowledge base of the MIL curriculum.
Shaheen Shasa
Director, Bengaluru Chapter
Shaheen has more than 25 years of experience across the corporate and nonprofit sectors. After a decade in the technology industry, her commitment to a more just and equitable world led her to the nonprofit sector. She has worked in education for more than 20 years in various capacities — as a grant manager at a nonprofit foundation, working closely with social-sector organizations across India. At AltED, she draws on her experience in education and organizational development to build civil society collaborations and partnerships, and establish AltED's operations in Bengaluru.
Niloy
Programme Associate
With a postgraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and professional experience as a Broadcast Assistant at Akashvani Kolkata, Niloy brings a multidisciplinary perspective to media, communication, and education. After beginning his journey at AltED as a trainee, he now works at the intersection of media information literacy, education, and pedagogy. His interests lie in storytelling, culture, and exploring how media and communication shape society.
Snigdha
Programme Associate
Snigdha holds a master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Visva-Bharati University. Coming from the small town of Gobardanga in West Bengal, she carries an explorer's mindset and believes in creating safe, inclusive learning spaces where students can think critically, express themselves freely, and learn with joy and creativity.
Mantu
Programme Associate
Mantu's passion for social change led them to study sociology to understand society from different perspectives. Working as an MIL educator has broadened their understanding of social issues and changed the way they see the world. As a Programme Associate, Mantu works on building partnerships and collaborations with schools and other organisations to support inclusive education and meaningful social change.
Satyasodhak fellows
Each year AltEd takes in young practitioners as Satyasodhak fellows — read about the fellowship →
Anusree
Anusree has completed a Master's in Education and B.Ed. She is passionate about child psychology and understanding how children learn, and enjoys working with diverse age groups in school and outdoor settings.
Ariza
Ariza is a post-graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Aliah University, Kolkata. Her interest areas include developing classroom resources, content creation, and design.
Dalia
Dalia holds a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Visva-Bharati University with internship experience at the Digital Empowerment Foundation. She is interested in grassroots-level work and community engagement.
Kankana
Kankana is a postgraduate in political science. Her interests are gender, socio-political issues and the intersection of media and politics. She also runs her own explorer channel on politics.
Sneha Saha
Sneha is a Bengali Literature postgraduate with a background as a data annotator. She finds joy in nurturing young minds and is passionate about exploring diverse topics.
Tapashi Roy
Tapashi is a Bengali Literature postgraduate who worked as a data annotator before joining AltED as a fellow. She is passionate about drawing, art and craft, with a particular interest in Indian art forms.