Ms. Rama Krishnamachari, who is one of the foremost advocates for disability management and equality in India today.

She has  over two decades of experience in the field of disability inclusion and equality and has specialized in the area of disability policy. She has undertaken several studies on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its  application in various aspects. Ms. Rama has developed the disability inclusion framework for employment in the corporate sector which has been recognised nationally and internationally. She lead the development of HR Manual, called Values Route to Business Success – The why and How of Employing people with Disabilities, which was published by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). This is, today, a reference book being used by NGOs and the Corporate sector. Ms. Rama has developed training modules and conducted several trainings in the area of disability for different stakeholder groups and is a trusted advisor to many organizations and diversity professionals.

Shadille Estepan is a storyteller and mental health advocate. Currently, she serves as the Communications and Creative Manager for Born This Way Foundation. With over six years of experience as a communications expert, she is committed to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health and advocating for a world where young people are more emotionally equipped to navigate life's challenges. Through her role, she curates conversations that foster positive mental health and lead young people to tangible resources that support their wellness, create community, and builds kind, empathetic communities. Shadille has been part of Born This Way Foundation since 2012, when she served as part of the inaugural Youth Advisory Board. She is currently based in Miami, FL.

Reena Gupta is a Clinical Psychologist and a Certified Educational Therapist. She is the Founding Director of the Office of Learning Support, Ashoka University. She founded this office in 2016 to support students with disabilities and other neuro-diverse needs such as dyslexia. She is focused on expanding the scope of neurodiversity and disability management in higher education in India and has created several collaboration opportunities with schools, universities and foundations that promote inclusion in their institutions. She is also working with regulatory bodies to establish policy frameworks for disability management in the higher education system in India. She firmly believes that diversity and equity is central to achieving quality education for all learners for them to harness their full potential.