Lavanya Krishnakumar Co-Founder-Trustee of Golden Butterflies Children’s Palliative Care Foundation Lavanya Krishnakumar has degrees in English and Psychology, and training in traditional Indian arts and Arts Based Therapy (Bapu Trust, Pune). She is a Co-Founder-Trustee of Golden Butterflies Children’s Palliative Care Foundation, Chennai, where she serves the Golden Butterflies Bandwagon, which is the Art and …
Mansi Chandorkar Mansi Chandorkar is the founder of Shifting G.E.A.R.S. Shas pursued her M.A. in Counselling Psychology and thereafter B.Ed. in Special Education-Learning Disability. She is currently a Ph.D. Scholar (Special Education) at SNDT University. She has completed her clinical musicianship course at WCCL Foundation, Pune. As a Special Educator, she has over 17 years …
Sussana Lama Psychologist, ABT Practitioner Susanna Lama has a double Master’s degree in psychology and Sociology. She is a certified Arts based therapist and a clinical musician therapist (WLCC). She holds membership of the American Psychologist Association and License from UNESCO for Expressive and movement therapy. Currently is working as the Principal of School St. …
Mr. Vineet Alurkar Visiting Faculty For Performing Arts, Songwriting And Singing Mr. Vineet Alurkar is a Singer, Song Writer based in Pune. He has performed several concerts and has been the front man for the Indo-Austrian fusion band “Yoga Logik”. The band’s music is inspired by lyrical poetry. Critics have appreciated its blend of contemporary …
Mr. Zubin Balsara Lead Faculty for CCM Course Mr. Zubin Balsara studied BE Production and pursued his alternative career as musician and drummer for various bands in Pune city. After a brief stint in corporate work, Zubin pursued his passion for music, and it led him to the USA where he studied drum circle facilitation …
Mr. Akshay Shanbagh Drummer and Volunteer. Currently Akshay is a BS MS Student at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER). Born in Mumbai, he is a drummer and a physics aspirant. He started to play the drum set at the age of 11. Akshay is an individual on the Autism Spectrum, …
Ms. Charushila Wankhede Academic Assistant & Executive Assistant Certified Arts Based Therapy Practitioner with more than 15 years experience in working with various groups of people including Human Resource Management in corporate organizations, CSR project management and implementation in non profit organisations, and individual and group therapy sessions using various art forms. Have facilitated many …
Mr. Akshay Malpani Executive Assistant to Projects Director Mr. Akshay Malpani manages logistics, venues, administration and special events for the foundation. Akshay is a student of drumming and has been playing for the past 10 years. In addition to working with WCCL, he is an assistant drum teacher at Vidya Valley school.
Ms. Elaine Kochar Academic Assistant Elaine manages logistics, venue arrangements, and academic content compilation and all the support necessary for ensuring that the AMBPE course in Pune University runs on schedule. Her warm presence and impeccable eye for detail ensures that each student feels cared for, and supported. Elaine is a long-term student of Buddhist …
