Our Team

Dr. CA Sandhya P. Nagar is a Chartered Accountant turned educationist and entrepreneur, dedicated to building emotionally intelligent and future-ready learners. With a PhD in Educational Psychology and training as a Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner, she has spent over a decade bridging the gap between academics, behaviour, and mental wellness.

Through Jagrati EdTech Pvt. Ltd., her work has touched over 2.1 lakh students across 70+ schools and colleges in India — empowering young minds, parents, and teachers with structured counselling, mentoring, and life-skill programs. She is the creator of Mind A Lot — a digital mental wellness platform offering 24x7 counselling support — and the author of Mindful Tales, a value-edition book series for Grade 1 to 8 that weaves mindfulness and emotional intelligence into everyday learning.

Rakesh Dahiya is a seasoned K–12 education leader with nearly three decades of experience driving school transformation through innovation, strategic partnerships, and institutional excellence across India, Singapore, and the Gulf. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with school leaders, educators, and education organizations to advance digital learning, strengthen academic ecosystems, and implement technology-enabled solutions that enhance student outcomes.

Having held senior leadership roles with organizations including Educomp, Jio Embibe, Aakash Educational Services, and PM Publishers, Rakesh has collaborated with thousands of schools, leading large-scale initiatives in EdTech, AI-powered learning, and educational innovation.

Chinmayee Raju is a Clinical Psychologist with seven-plus years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families. She has been an integral part of Mind A Lot since 2019.

She designs and delivers preventive wellness programmes across schools and colleges, empowering young minds with practical coping skills, emotional resilience, and a deeper understanding of mental health.

Shankar Nathan is the CEO of Yahweh Software Solutions, building ERP and ed-tech platforms for schools and colleges.

He advises Mind A Lot on product innovation and digital scalability, leveraging deep expertise in technology-driven solutions for the education sector. His work ensures that our digital wellness platform remains robust, scalable, and user-friendly.

Dr. Sudarshan serves as Head of Department at Surana College PG Departments, bringing deep expertise in resilience, psychosocial rehabilitation, and evidence-based psychological interventions.

He guides Mind A Lot's clinical quality and research direction, ensuring that every programme and intervention is grounded in scientific evidence and best practices in psychological care.

Chitra S. V. brings extensive experience in finance, administration, and institutional relationship management, including a professional background at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

At Mind A Lot, she oversees finance, marketing coordination, and day-to-day operations, ensuring the organization runs efficiently while building strong partnerships with institutions and stakeholders.

Lakshmi Vasudev is a fine artist who channels art-based learning and therapeutic expression into Mind A Lot's programmes.

She helps students build self-expression, emotional regulation, and confidence through creative and art-based activities. Her unique approach makes mental wellness engaging, accessible, and deeply personal for every learner.

Vindhya P. Nagar combines financial management with early-childhood education, bringing a unique blend of analytical rigour and nurturing care to Mind A Lot.

She uses storytelling to nurture empathy, values, and emotional awareness in young learners, while also ensuring the organization's financial operations are well-managed and transparent.