SOCIAL | IMPACT | LEGAL

Nivedita Krishna is a law and public policy consultant with 15 years of experience in the corporate and social sector. In the last decade, she has focused on law and policy initiatives to strengthen India's public education system. Nivedita is a Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, has completed her LL.B from ILS Law College, Pune and holds a Master’s in Public Policy from Princeton University’s School of Public & International Affairs.

Nandini is a law graduate from NALSAR and is part of the core team at Pacta. She is in charge of the contracting, general compliance & labour initiatives at Pacta. Nandini, spent a few good years at leading law firms in Bangalore, before she joined Pacta. She brings the rigour of the corporate world into structuring ethical, compliant yet practical solutions for our Clients in their realization of India’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Dishari is a law and public policy consultant with 8 years of experience in litigation and the social sector. Specializing in governance, inclusion, data, and technology, she has led Pacta’s Legal vertical since May 2023. Dishari holds a B.Sc.LL.B from KIIT School of Law and an MPP from Azim Premji University. Her work focuses on legal and policy solutions for civil society organizations, emphasizing philanthropic and technological initiatives.

Krithika holds a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka. She has a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Science from McGill University, Montreal, Canada. She holds a PGD in Epidemiology from the Indian Institute of Public Health, New Delhi. She has over 10 years of experience in research and practice in public health and policy research particularly focused on child health in India.

Anagha is a Senior Law and Policy Associate at Pacta, focusing on policy research related to justice, equity, and inclusion. She also supports the legal team in non-profit law. Previously a LAMP Fellow, her interests lie at the intersection of law, policy, and politics. She holds a B.A. LL.B (Hons.) from the National Law School of India University.

Sudeshna Bose has completed her Master's in Geography from Vidyasagar University with a specialization in Regional and Urban Planning. At Pacta, she supports the team with creating infographics and designing research papers. Her areas of interest include urban planning and to use her creative knowledge and skill towards creating a better design that will inspire and motivate people while leaving a lasting impression.

Rishitha is a Legal Associate at Pacta, supporting legal and policy teams. She holds a B.A. LL.B (Hons.) degree from Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University. Her interests include tech policy and social policy, specifically affirmative action policies.

Lathangi is a Legal Associate at Pacta, where she supports the legal and policy team. A graduate of VIT School of Law, Chennai, she specializes in Data Protection laws and the convergence of Law and Technology. Recently, her focus has expanded to disability laws, where she aims to contribute towards creating a more accessible and equitable legal system.

Greeshma is a Research Associate – Policy at Pacta. She holds an MA in Social Work, specializing in Women-Centred Practices, from TISS Mumbai. At Pacta, she supports the policy team with qualitative research. Her interests include human rights and social justice, particularly at their intersections with caste and gender.

Prahlad is a Legal and Policy Consultant at Pacta, supporting legal and policy initiatives. He holds an LL.M from the National Law School of India University and a B.A. LL.B (Hons.) from Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University. His expertise spans tech policy, governance, and disability rights, with a keen interest in international law and politics.

Gokul is a Data Analyst at Pacta, contributing over 4.5 years of experience in transforming raw data into actionable insights for the development sector. His work supports research across various fields, aiming to bridge the gap between law and policy implementation through evidence-based analysis.

Susan is a Communications Associate at Pacta. She holds a Masters in Development from Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, and a Bachelor's in IES (Industrial Relations, Economics, and Sociology) from St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru. Susan is passionate about working at the intersection of communications, social impact, and design.