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Our Team
Rachita Sinha, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Educator | Learning Designer
Rachita is a practitioner with nine years of experience designing and administering educational courses in technology, environment, Indian music, and dance for multinational companies and non-profit organisations. She is a GP Birla Women Leader with the Ananta Aspen Centre. She has completed certificate courses from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, East-West Centre, and the National Geographic Society. Rachita’s expertise is in learning experience design, program design, youth facilitation, change management, and gender-inclusive leadership.
K. Ramnath Chandrasekhar, Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer
Natural History Storyteller | Educator | National Geographic Explorer
Ramnath is a practitioner with fourteen years of experience conceptualising and implementing environmental education programs for schools and creating nature conservation stories from concept to completion through photography and filmmaking. Ramnath’s expertise is in community organising, oral storytelling, experiential learning facilitation, program management, nature photography, and documentary filmmaking. He was shortlisted for the Rolex Young Laureates Programme in 2010 and is a 2022 National Geographic Explorer.
Ipsita Sarkar
Lead - Learning Design and Development
Ipsita brings over 12 years of experience facilitating programs and crafting experiential curriculum from pre-primary to high school levels. Her expertise in Montessori and Waldorf education drives impactful humane education programs using creative tools like storytelling. Ipsita's editorial prowess extends to contributions in publications like The Better India, Juggernaut, Down To Earth, alongside managing programs promoting peace-building and leadership in conflict-affected areas. She is an alumni of the YouCAN, Educators Fellowship.
Ramakrishnan Muthulingam
Associate - Visual storytelling and Documentation
​Ramakrishnan’s passion is telling stories. He transitioned from being a biomedical engineer to becoming a filmmaker. Since then, he has worked as an assistant director for feature films and pursued event photography. At YouCAN he captures the stories of our Earth Educators and Earth Authors through photo and video.
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Sridhar Raja
Associate - Educational Initiatives
Sridhar has worked as an assistant professor at the electronics and communications department in an Engineering college in Chennai. He is a YouCAN Fellow, and while pursuing the Earth Ambassadors Fellowship in 2019, transitioned to nature and environmental education. Since then, he has worked with 13+ schools, facilitating DIY environmental education projects. He has successfully completed online education courses with the National Geographic Society and is a certified Nat Geo Educator. Sridhar is currently a full-time nature-learning facilitator at YouCAN.
Aarathi Subramanian
Measurement and Evaluation Professional
Aarathi is a measurement and evaluation professional, having worked with national and international organisations to develop their impact assessment frameworks and publish their work. Her interests lie in developing simple and effective evaluation methods, facilitating education programs and in teaching and learning research.
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Aswathi Asokan
Teaching and Learning Facilitator | Educator
Aswathi has always been fascinated by the intersection of people, wildlife and ecosystems, and for over 4 years has divided her time between research, education, and community empowerment in Chennai and Tamil Nadu. She has been involved in designing and running nature and climate education programs for children and youth, creating nature-based material and field guides, and advocating for local communities. She has completed her Masters' degree in Wildlife Conservation Action, and works towards bridging the growing gap between people and nature.
Harini MS
Communications & Learning Design Associate
Harini is currently pursuing her Masters in Information Arts and Design at the Shristi Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology. A keen eye for filmmaking, storytelling, and design communications, and interest in instruction design, she assists our team in the creation of communication materials.
Sanath Udupa
Visual Artist | Information Designer
Sanath is currently pursuing his Masters in Information Arts and Design at the Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology. He knows how best to move pen on paper and believes that is enough to speak, to express and to care.
Akshata Subbaraya
Nature Quest Facilitator
Akshata, an advertising and marketing professional teaches life skills to K-12 students in Tamil Nadu. She volunteers generously with YouCAN and assists with all aspects of Nature Quest at Rivendell.
Nivash Gopalasamy
Nature Quest Facilitator
Nivash is an HR professional and theatre educator, designing courses and activities for various programs.He volunteers generously with YouCAN, helping with setup, guest hosting, and creating learning experiences for children at Nature Quest at Rivendell.
Ripple
Joy Enabler
Ripple is an integral part of the YouCAN Family. She inspires us in many ways every day. She makes us realise the importance of curiosity, unconditional giving, and situational awareness, also the need for play, rest, and rigour in our lives.
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