Devangana Mishra is the Founder of Brain Bristle, a foundation that empowers students on the autism spectrum in Mumbai’s low-income inclusive schools to reach their fullest potential.

Through Brain Bristle, she is reimagining inclusion in education by training social workers, creating after-school programs, and building awareness for communities, policy makers, and families impacted by autism. Her work extends beyond education into research, advocacy, and community-driven initiatives, placing Brain Bristle at the forefront of neurodiversity discourse in India.