Drishya has previously worked in India’s education and development sector. She has designed and developed programmes on teacher pedagogy and motivation, socio-emotional wellbeing and lifelong learning. She’s worked with a wide range of stakeholders including students, teachers, school leaders and government education officials. She has also previously worked as a Teach For India Fellow in Mumbai and holds a Master’s in International Education and Development from the University of Sussex.

She believes that it is curious, critical thinking, action-oriented young people and children who will create resilient and sustainable communities. Through GSL, she feels that young people will get the opportunity, exposure and tools to gain these skills and mindsets.

At work, she is interested in processes that facilitate design thinking, co-creation and contextualization. Outside of work, she enjoys doodling, reading fantasy fiction books, listening to podcasts, cooking Indian food and eating masala dosas!