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Nitesh Bhardwaj

Nitesh Bhardwaj is a development professional and a social entrepreneur with a master’s degree in Communications. Nitesh has experience working with both Government and Non-Government organizations. With his project “Aadiwasi Janjagruti,” Nitesh is working extensively on bridging the gap between the government and the people by using hyperlocal communications in India. He has been an Acumen Fellow, SBI Youth For India Fellow and has got National and International recognition because of his work on Development communications in India.

Victor Oghenebrume

Victor Oghenebrume is a Pharmacist and a Public Health Enthusiast. He gained his baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy from Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, in the year 2018. He is currently a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria as well as a member of the Nigerian Red Cross, where he received training on BLS, First Aid and CPR and was certified as a First Aider. Over the years, he has garnered experience from the Community and Hospital sector and also the non-governmental organization setting. He currently lives in Nigeria where he continues to make an impact on those around him.

Shashwat Shukla

Shashwat is currently pursuing master’s programme in Development Studies from Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai and the University of Sydney, Camperdown. He is interested in exploring the field of disaster management and preparedness while working on community-centric and community-led solutions. He is supporting the Using Technology to Build Rapid Solutions segment in DISPECS.

Joy Christine Nduta Kimani

Joy is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Geomatic Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja, Kenya, East Africa. She wanted to be a part of a project that is supporting communities to prepare themselves before disasters and mitigate their losses. She is contributing in the Livelihoods segment in DISPECS.

Alark Thakkar

Alark is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Technology from Vellore Institute of Technology Nagpur, India. He has training in wilderness first aid and wanted to apply his knowledge and skill that motivated him to be a part of DISPECS. He is supporting the First Aid segment

Ahana Chatterjee

Ahana is currently pursuing the bachelor’s programme in Physical Planning from School of Planning and Architecture Delhi, India. She wants to gain experience, apply her learnings in the professional field, & learn about disaster management. She is supporting the Livelihoods segment in DISPECS.

Aishwarya Jayan

Aishwarya is currently pursuing master’s programme in Disaster Management from Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai, India. She has direct interest in the project as DISPECS deals with disaster and is working closely with communities who are affected by disasters the most. She aims to gain in depth understanding on innovation and problem solving for such communities. She is supporting the Community Savings segment.

Dr. Manveer Kaur

Manveer is currently pursuing Master’s in Public Health from Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar, India. She seeks to gain understanding and awareness on water, health and sanitation (WaSH). She is supporting the Hygiene segment in DISPECS.

Juma Zaddy Rabbin

Juma has completed his undergraduate education from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Kenya, East Africa. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Mitigation and Sustainable Development. He wanted to be a part of projects on disaster management. Through his involvement, he aims to gain more knowledge and understanding of preparedness for different areas around the world. He is supporting the First Aid segment in DISPECS.

Montkells A. Kesesi

Montkells has completed his undergraduate education from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology in Kakamega county, Kenya, East Africa. He has a bachelor’s degree in Disaster mitigation and Sustainable Development. He wants to gain more skills, experience and exposure in disaster management and research. He also wants to employ the skills he has gained while volunteering with Kenya Red Cross Society. He is supporting the Awareness/Information Dissemination segment in DISPECS.