Dr. Smita Desai has been a source of inspiration in the fields of Psychology and Special Education since 1986. With degrees from the University of Mumbai (India) and North Carolina State University (USA), she has worked extensively with children, youth, families and educational institutions. As the Founder of Drishti, she has been an entrepreneur and a compassionate guiding force for its impactful work in Mental Health and Inclusive Education.
As a member of the Board of Studies of esteemed Colleges, she continues to significantly influence academic excellence and inclusivity. Her inspiring legacy resonates via numerous scientific and narrative publications over the past 3 decades. She served as the Honorary Secretary of the Bombay Psychological Association from 2012-2018. She currently volunteers her counselling expertise to prevent violence against women and children in the slums of Mumbai.
Ms. Pathare, an RCI licensed Psychologist, has long served children with special needs, drawing from her qualifications and experience in the field of psychology. She leads with a commitment to fostering growth, innovation, and inclusivity. She has shown exemplary leadership in nurturing various teams and is currently the CEO at Drishti.
Mr Anand Desai holds diverse degrees in science (MSc, Physics USA) and social science (MA, Psychology India) and even more diverse interests which includes sport! His role at Drishti is in working with the leadership team in helping create & execute strategy for the organisation, as well as ensuring Drishti has a culture of nurturing young talent. Anand is husband to Smita and made a mid career switch to join her to help grow Drishti.
