Jennifer Newson
Jennifer Newson is a neuroscientist at Sapien Labs, where she leads data exploration and the development of novel tools to advance understanding of mental health and wellbeing. She has spearheaded the development of the Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) and the global rollout of the Mental Health Million Project, combining academic research with real-world applications in […]
Shyam Sudhakar
Dr Shyam Kumar Sudhakar is a Neuroscientist with interests and specialisation in the field of Computational Neuroscience. He received his PhD from the Universiteit Antwerpen, Belgium. At Antwerp, he was supported by the prestigious Marie-Curie fellowship for three years and subsequently with funds from Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Japan. During his PhD, he […]
Tara Thiagarajan
Tara Thiagarajan is the Founder and Chief Scientist of Sapien Labs, where she brings together diverse disciplines and perspectives to develop a deeper understanding of the brain and mind and their implications for individual and societal health and wellbeing. Her work takes a complex systems perspective, examining how the interaction between biology, environment and society […]
Vishwanathan Iyer
Vishwanathan Iyer is the Founding Partner of NxtPractice Growth Partners LLP, a boutique consulting firm focused on growth, strategy and business transformation. He is an IT industry veteran with more than four decades of corporate experience across India and international markets. He spent over two decades with the Tata Group, including senior leadership roles at […]
Upmanu Lall
Steering Committee Member, WELL Labs Dr Upmanu Lall is a leading hydrologist and water systems expert with more than four decades of experience in hydrology, climate dynamics, water resources and risk management. He is the Director of the Water Institute at Arizona State University’s Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory and a Professor in the […]
Soumya Pal
Steering Committee Member, IWWAGE Dr Soumya Pal is a policy scholar and Assistant Professor of Economics at Krea University, with research interests in environmental and resource economics. His work focuses on understanding the macroeconomic implications of climate change, as well as the role of climate adaptation and mitigation actions in shaping economic outcomes. His research […]
Shloka Nath
Steering Committee Member, WELL Labs Shloka Nath is the CEO of the India Climate Collaborative (ICC) and leads the sustainability portfolio at the Tata Trusts, where she works on climate, energy and environmental initiatives focused on sustainable and scalable solutions across India. She brings experience across philanthropy, impact investing, journalism and public policy. She previously […]
A. K. Shiva Kumar
Steering Committee Member, IWWAGE Dr A. K. Shiva Kumar is a development economist and evaluator with expertise in human development, including poverty, health, nutrition, basic education, and the rights of women and children. He is Co-Chair of Know Violence in Childhood, a global learning initiative focused on synthesising evidence and advocating for an end to […]
Sharon Marie Barnhardt
Steering Committee Member, IWWAGE Dr Sharon Marie Barnhardt is the Director – Research at the Centre for Social and Behaviour Change at Ashoka University. She is an applied development economist and behavioural scientist whose research uses experiments to study policy-relevant issues in India, with a focus on sanitation, malnutrition and behavioural change. She is a […]
Saachi Bhalla
Steering Committee Member, IWWAGE Saachi Bhalla is Deputy Director, Gender Equality at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where she works on advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. She has held several roles at the Foundation, including Senior Program Officer and Program Officer, working across global health, development, policy and strategic partnerships. Prior to […]