Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.
Dr .Vishnu Ramdeo
Dr. Vishnu Ramdeo is the Director of the Ramdeo College of Management and Science, where he has distinguished himself as a renowned scholar and visionary leader in the field of higher education. Holding a Doctorate in Economics, a Master’s in Business Management, and a Law degree, Dr. Ramdeo’s multifaceted expertise has empowered him to lead transformative initiatives. He is fellow of Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung and as a recipient of the prestigious German Chancellor’s Fellowship, he has leveraged his extensive knowledge to foster collaborative partnerships between Indian and European Union institutions, with the aim of enhancing educational systems.
Furthermore, Dr. Ramdeo’s entrepreneurial endeavors include founding the Indo-German Young Leaders Forum, Cultural Bridge, and Cyber Secura Private Limited, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to cultivating cross-cultural exchange and technological advancement. Through his visionary leadership and scholarly accomplishments, Dr. Ramdeo has cemented his position as a distinguished figure in the realm of higher education.
Anika Vashisth
Anika Vashisth is an Information Security Associate with a diverse career spanning government consulting, academia, and technical expertise. Before her current role, she has worked as a Technical Consultant with the Government of India, advising on key technology and cyber security strategies. Prior to that, she served as an Assistant Professor at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, where she taught and researched in criminology, cyber forensics and information security.
With a strong interest in the intersection of technology and society, Anika brings a unique sociological perspective to their work, focusing on privacy, gender issues, and cybercrime. She is passionate about exploring the social impact of technology, addressing how it shapes and is shaped by broader societal forces.
Lilli Trebs
Lilli Trebs, a second-year MA student from Germany, is currently pursuing her studies in the Global Studies Program at Humboldt University. She holds a BA degree in International Relations and Communication Sciences from the University of Erfurt. Alongside her passion for addressing social inequality, her academic focus revolves around religion and non-Western philosophy/theory. With experience in governmental and non-governmental institutions in immigration in Germany, she has further enriched her understanding through studies, residence, and work in Turkey and Egypt.
Dr. Niharika Raizada
Dr. Niharika Raizada is an Assistant Professor at Christ University, India with a remarkable academic track record and dedication to advancing knowledge in her field. With a keen interest in the intersection of human rights and cyber laws, Dr. Raizada’s work stands as a beacon of insight into the complexities of protecting individual freedoms in the digital age. Her prolific publication record attests to her expertise and commitment to scholarly inquiry, enriching both academia and policy discourse. Through her teaching, mentorship, and advocacy, Dr. Raizada inspires future generations of scholars to engage critically with pressing issues of rights and responsibilities in the digital realm.
She has contributed significantly to the academic community through numerous research papers published in peer-reviewed journals and books. An avid reader and passionate researcher, Niharika’s primary focus is on human rights and cyber laws, specializing in the protection of rights over digital platforms. She firmly believes in the transformative power of rigorous research and steadfast commitment in shaping effective policies.
Pranjal Srivastava
Pranjal Srivastava, a PhD scholar at Rashtriya Raksha University in India, is a distinguished expert in the field of Cyber Security. Drawing on his extensive academic and professional background, Srivastava has firmly established himself as a thought leader in this critical domain. As an alumnus of the prestigious C-DAC, Srivastava currently serves as an Information Security Engineer at BMC Software, while also having previously held the position of Consultant for Digital Trust and Compliance at KPMG and the Government of India. Srivastava’s expertise is further complemented by his roles as a visiting faculty member at the Central Detective Training Institute in Jaipur and the Police Training School in Jodhpur. Holding a Master’s degree in Cyber Security and an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Srivastava is deeply committed to fortifying the cyber realm, recognizing the inherent human right to security. Additionally, he serves on the Executive Committee of the Indo-German Young Leaders Forum and Cultural Bridge, underscoring his multifaceted contributions to the field.
Akshay Barik
Akshay Barik is a distinguished political strategy consultant at the Indian Political Action Committee. Holding a postgraduate degree in Globalization and Labor Studies from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, he brings a deep understanding of socio-economic dynamics to his work. As a former German Chancellor fellow and guest researcher at the International Labour Organization, Geneva, Akshay has honed his expertise in international affairs. Beyond his professional endeavors, he passionately engages in cultural diplomacy through painting, singing, dancing, acting, and calligraphy, enriching diverse spheres of expression.
Diksha Arora
Ms. Diksha Arora has over 20 years of experience building and scaling businesses across global enterprises, high-growth startups, and legacy organizations. Her journey spans Microsoft, Sabre Technologies, Cars24, Lybrate, Metropolis, and TVS Accessories, where she led strategic and transformation initiatives.
A builder at heart, she thrives at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution—turning complexity into clarity and vision into results.
She is known for driving impact in dynamic environments that demand both speed and scale. Today, her focus extends beyond business growth. She is deeply committed to contributing to youth development and education, believing these are the strongest levers for long-term societal change. Purpose-driven and impact-led, she is passionate about enabling young minds with skills, direction, and opportunity.
A lifelong learner and mentor, she chooses roles that challenge convention, accelerate innovation, and create enduring value—for organizations and the next generation alike.
Carl Niclas Andree
Carl Niclas Andree holds a Bachelor`s degree in Asian and African Regional Studies from Humboldt University, Berlin, and is now enrolled in the master program of the same name and finishing his last semester. He is specialised in and passionately writing about the politics and history of South and Southeast Asia, with a focus on religious nationalisms, authoritarian systems and misinformation campaigns – currently he is working on his thesis dealing with the media representation of the pollution crisis in Delhi and its political and institutional context.
He is also working for the Berlin HQ of the German department of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) in the Fundraising Department.
