Ravi is formerly a strategist who’s award winning career spans over 20 years, working in advertising including for Leo Burnett, John Singleton Advertising and Ogilvy & Mather. In 2013 Ravi shifted the focus of his life and work to pursue his interest in social justice and civil society.

His current project is Social Catering by Parliament on King. It addresses the barriers to social, cultural and economic participation faced by asylum seekers and refugees, by offering training, work experience and paid employment to asylum seekers and refugees – funded by the proceeds of its commercial catering operations. The project has been recognised with awards including a Refugee Council Humanitarian Award and the Good Food Guides ‘Food for Good Award’. Ravi is also the recipient of a UTS Human Rights Awards.

Ravi talks about being mixed race, his name, and the stories a name can bring.