SOCIAL | IMPACT | LEGAL

Nivedita Krishna is a law and public policy consultant with 15 years of experience in the corporate and social sector. In the last decade, she has focused on law and policy initiatives to strengthen India's public education system. Nivedita is a Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, has completed her LL.B from ILS Law College, Pune and holds a Master’s in Public Policy from Princeton University’s School of Public & International Affairs.

Nandini is a law graduate from NALSAR and is part of the core team at Pacta. She is in charge of the contracting, general compliance & labour initiatives at Pacta. Nandini, spent a few good years at leading law firms in Bangalore, before she joined Pacta. She brings the rigour of the corporate world into structuring ethical, compliant yet practical solutions for our Clients in their realization of India’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Vinishya is a policy and research professional with close to a decade of experience in academic and action research across the development and consulting sectors. She holds an M.Phil in Sociology from the University of Hyderabad, an MA from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism. Her work has focused on digital safety, child protection, migration, and anti-human trafficking. She is currently expanding her research into disability rights and remains committed to driving impact through evidence-based work.

Bency holds an LL.B. from Government Law College, Mumbai and a Master’s in Public Policy from Mumbai University. She began her career as a LAMP Fellow, and went on to litigate in the courts in Mumbai. Using her background in law and public policy, she has worked at its intersection with Central Government Ministries, and wishes to continue contributing meaningfully to this space.

Naman holds an LL.M. from Columbia Law School and a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from the National University of Juridical Sciences. With a background in dispute resolution and the social sector, he has worked with top law firms and chambers, handling complex cases before courts and tribunals in India. Outside of work, Naman has a passion for slow fashion, making gourmet ice cream, and cycling—always up for a chat or a long ride!

Lathangi is a graduate of VIT School of Law, Chennai. She specialises in Data Protection laws and the convergence of Law and Technology. Recently, her focus has expanded to disability laws, where she aims to contribute towards creating a more accessible and equitable legal system.

Prahalad holds an LL.M from the National Law School of India University and a B.A. LL.B (Hons.) from Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University. His expertise spans tech policy, governance, and disability rights, with a keen interest in international law and politics.

Sudeshna contributes through visual storytelling, designing presentations, social media content, infographics, illustrations, and research papers. Her interests lie in using creative knowledge and skill to craft designs that inspire, motivate, and leave a lasting impression.

Susan holds a Masters in Development from Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, and a Bachelor's in IES (Industrial Relations, Economics, and Sociology) from St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru. Susan is passionate about working at the intersection of communications, social impact, and design.

Bhavitraa is an information designer, guiding visual storytelling and strategic communications at the the intersection of law, policy, and research. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accessory Design from NIFT, Chennai and a Master’s in Information Design from Srishti Manipal Institute. As a serial experimenter and a certified jack-of-all-interests, she is endlessly fascinated by the world and only occasionally questions her instinct to dive into heated debates.

Shreya holds a postgraduate degree in Gender Studies from TISS, Hyderabad. She brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to data-driven research, combining technical proficiency in Python, SPSS, and advanced Excel with a deep understanding of gender and policy. Her experience spans data analysis, budget tracking, and research. Outside of spreadsheets and dashboards, Shreya enjoys swimming, playing the ukulele, and has an enduring love for all things sweet.

Prachi is a UGC-JRF qualified Political Science postgraduate with an engineering background from NIT Bhopal. She has worked across policy research, corporate analytics, and grassroots development. Her interests lie in governance, social impact, and education. Outside work, she enjoys theatre, public speaking, reading fiction, running 10k and learning languages.