WE ARE KNOWN BY THE COMPANY WE KEEP
WE ARE KNOWN BY COMPANY WE KEEP
Margaret Nakunza
Communications and Engagement Lead | Amplifying Impact Through Strategic Communications
Margaret spearheads integrated communications and digital marketing campaigns for global organizations within the development sector. With over seven years of experience, she excels in crafting targeted content, managing online platforms, and engaging key audiences across diverse channels. Her portfolio boasts successful projects with esteemed clients like the World Bank, IFC, GIZ, UNICEF, and the Rockefeller Foundation. Margaret is passionate about leveraging bold ideas and meticulous attention to detail to elevate brand visibility and amplify impact.
Core Expertise :- Digital Marketing Strategy, Brand Visibility & Amplification, Event Planning & Network Building, Content Creation & Management
Syna Dehnugara
Director - Sankalp
Syna holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, and a Graduate degree in Mass Media – Journalism from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. A consummate storyteller, relationship builder, and business leader, Syna brings a proven track record of launching and scaling high-impact initiatives, with deep ecosystem insight and execution excellence.
Syna is fluent in English and Hindi. Outside of work, in her personal time she enjoys gardening and reading about Indian handicrafts.
Pratik Dave
Enterprise Investor Relations Lead | Designing Innovations for Social Impact
Pratik leads Enterprise Investor Relations at Sankalp Forum, where he drives investment opportunities for social enterprises across Africa, India, and Bangladesh. Passionate about creating innovative solutions that deliver measurable social impact, Pratik brings a wealth of experience as a last-mile change agent, co-founder of an education non-profit, and impact consultant for various organizations. His versatile expertise spans fundraising for enterprises, project needs analysis, business research, strategic communications, and project management, all driven by a deep commitment to solving social challenges.
Core Expertise :- Investment Facilitation for Social Enterprises, Innovative Solution Design, Project Analysis & Management, Fundraising
Punita Maheshwari
Senior Associate
Punita holds a degree in Political Science and brings over a decade of experience at the intersection of journalism, communication, advocacy, and program strategy. Her professional journey spans journalism, digital campaigns, political consulting, and public systems, where she has consistently leveraged communication as a powerful tool to build trust, foster collaboration, and translate complex issues into impactful narratives.
Punita has previously worked with The New Indian Express, Bangalore Mirror, Jhatkaa.org, the Indian Political Action Committee, and most recently at The/Nudge Institute, where she led strategic storytelling and outreach for governance-focused programs. Punita brings deep expertise in campaign design, stakeholder management, and community building around complex issues.
Punita is fluent in English and Hindi, she also has a passion for exploring new writing formats, traveling, reading, curating music playlists, and practicing self-care.
Vidhi Shukla
Consultant
Vidhi holds a bachelor’s in journalism and mass communication from the National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism and a master’s in international studies from Symbiosis School of International Studies. During her undergraduate studies, she worked as an IELTS faculty, gaining valuable teaching and communication experience, and interned with India News, where she strengthened her skills in media research and reporting. Alongside academics, she explored theatre and writing, which enhanced her creativity and confidence in expression.
Vidhi joins us with over a year of experience as a Programme Executive at the Ananta Centre, where she specialised in foreign policy research, strategic communication, and dialogue curation focused on Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. She supported high-level Track 1.5 and Track 2 dialogues with the Ministry of External Affairs, foreign missions, and policy institutions; authored Intersect: Africa, contributed regional analyses and podcasts on the EU, Africa, and the Middle East, and wrote for the centre’s quarterly magazine. With a background in journalism and international studies, Vidhi brings expertise in narrative building, public diplomacy, and stakeholder outreach, with professional interests in India’s external engagement, South–South cooperation, and development diplomacy.
Fluent in Gujarati, Hindi, English, and French (A1 level), Vidhi is an avid collector of sarees with a deep appreciation for India’s cultural and textile heritage. She enjoys trekking, spending time in nature, hosting people, and expressing creativity through cooking.
Edwin Methu
Senior Associate
Edwin holds a background in Economics and Statistics and has built a career in community management and communications, with professional training and practical experience in ecosystem building, stakeholder engagement, and program management. Over the years, he has also developed strong skills in content development, event design and facilitation, and digital community engagement. His career has included continuous learning through hands-on work with startups, innovators, and accelerator programs.
With approximately 5–6 years of professional experience at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community management, Edwin brings a blend of strategic communication, community engagement, and operational execution. In his previous roles, he served as Community Associate at iHUB Limited (2023–2025), Community Manager at SNDBX International (2022–2023), and Quality Assurance Team Lead at Fuzu Limited (2020–2022). His experience includes managing accelerator and fellowship programs, supporting startups in sectors such as EdTech, HealthTech, and FinTech, and curating content for thought leadership through podcasts, events, and storytelling.
Outside of work, Edwin enjoys watching the sunset, listening to music, consuming Japanese shows (anime), and watching football. He is fluent in English and Swahili
Anupriya Singhania
Senior Associate
Anupriya holds a master’s in commerce and has earned CFA Level1. As a fundraiser and partnerships professional, she has built multi-stakeholder collaborations by aligning the priorities of philanthropies, corporates, governments, and multilaterals to advance social innovation and equity in health and education by channelling investments into this ecosystem.
Anupriya brings approximately eight years of experience in the development and social impact sector, having worked with organisations such as DNDi (Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative), Teach For All, Teach For India, and Action Against Hunger.
She is passionate about creating spaces that connect ideas, people, and resources, and is excited to help scale the Forum’s mission of accelerating inclusive development through entrepreneurship, dialogue, and shared learning.
Anupriya is fluent in English and Hindi, she enjoys cooking, baking, and reading in her leisure time.
Pramit Banerjee
Partnerships Lead | Building Bridges Across Continents
Pramit plays a pivotal role in fostering and managing relationships with financiers for Sankalp’s flagship convenings across Africa, India, and Bangladesh. With over ten years of diverse experience in education, healthcare, enterprise development and community development sectors, he possesses deep expertise in development finance, external relationships, and impact entrepreneurship. Pramit is dedicated to designing and executing engagement modules that catalyze collaboration and scaling positive impact.
Core Expertise :- Development Finance, Strategic Partnerships, Social Entrepreneurship, Convening Design & Management
Margaret Nakunza
Communications and Engagement Lead | Amplifying Impact Through Strategic Communications
Margaret spearheads integrated communications and digital marketing campaigns for global organizations within the development sector. With over seven years of experience, she excels in crafting targeted content, managing online platforms, and engaging key audiences across diverse channels. Her portfolio boasts successful projects with esteemed clients like the World Bank, IFC, GIZ, UNICEF, and the Rockefeller Foundation. Margaret is passionate about leveraging bold ideas and meticulous attention to detail to elevate brand visibility and amplify impact.
Core Expertise :- Digital Marketing Strategy, Brand Visibility & Amplification, Event Planning & Network Building, Content Creation & Management
Syna Dehnugara
Director - Sankalp
Syna holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, and a Graduate degree in Mass Media – Journalism from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. A consummate storyteller, relationship builder, and business leader, Syna brings a proven track record of launching and scaling high-impact initiatives, with deep ecosystem insight and execution excellence.
Syna is fluent in English and Hindi. Outside of work, in her personal time she enjoys gardening and reading about Indian handicrafts.
Parita Shah
Content Creation and Strategy Lead | Curating Content to Inspire Global Solutions
Parita is a dedicated professional with over five years of diverse experience across education, livelihoods, agriculture, and rural development. At Sankalp Forum, she leverages her expertise in entrepreneurial-led development to curate content and engage stakeholders, fostering environments that accelerate social entrepreneurship across India, Kenya, Bangladesh, and Ghana. Renowned for her exceptional communication skills, Parita skillfully influences a wide range of audiences, from investors to industry leaders and senior leadership in multilateral foundations. Her passion lies in designing initiatives that nurture entrepreneurial mindsets to tackle global crises.
Core Expertise :- Content Strategy & Curation, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Entrepreneurship Acceleration, Communication & Influence
Elsie Wanjiku
Enterprise Support | Empowering Enterprises Through Strategic Solutions
Elsie is driven by a commitment to impact-led enterprise support and talent management. Her ambition and competence shine through her relentless pursuit of opportunities to drive change and foster learning. At Sankalp Forum, Elsie supports enterprises by providing tailored capacity building solutions and driving impactful change within organizations. She thrives on collaborating with diverse teams to amplify social impact.
Core Expertise :- Enterprise Support & Development, Talent Management Strategies, Impact-Driven Initiatives, Change Management
Pratik Dave
Enterprise Investor Relations Lead | Designing Innovations for Social Impact
Pratik leads Enterprise Investor Relations at Sankalp Forum, where he drives investment opportunities for social enterprises across Africa, India, and Bangladesh. Passionate about creating innovative solutions that deliver measurable social impact, Pratik brings a wealth of experience as a last-mile change agent, co-founder of an education non-profit, and impact consultant for various organizations. His versatile expertise spans fundraising for enterprises, project needs analysis, business research, strategic communications, and project management, all driven by a deep commitment to solving social challenges.
Core Expertise :- Investment Facilitation for Social Enterprises, Innovative Solution Design, Project Analysis & Management, Fundraising
