Devesh Varma is a social impact leader working at the intersection of public health, livelihoods, culture, and technology.
Guided by values of empathy, compassion, and service, he has built a career focused on designing and scaling innovative solutions that improve the lives of underserved communities.
His professional journey reflects both breadth and depth — from strengthening primary healthcare delivery systems to supporting women's entrepreneurship, to advancing initiatives that preserve and mainstream cultural heritage. Devesh combines systems thinking with strong community engagement, ensuring that interventions are not only impactful but also rooted in local ownership and sustainability.
Throughout his career, Devesh has partnered with government bodies, civil society, and private sector actors to co-create models that bridge the gap between policy and people. His approach emphasises equity, resilience, and shared prosperity, underpinned by the conviction that inclusive ecosystems are essential for lasting change.
At Jagan Foundation, Devesh advises on strategies that integrate technology, culture, and public health to deliver holistic and community-driven solutions. His vision for equity-driven systems change directly strengthens the Foundation's mission to foster resilience and opportunity in underserved regions.
Komal Khanna is a distinguished leader in global public health and social impact, with over three decades of experience driving transformative change in India and beyond.
Her career has been defined by advancing strategic health initiatives, building cross-sector partnerships, and pioneering innovative approaches to improve community well-being on a large scale.
As Senior Social and Behaviour Change Advisor at USAID India, Komal has provided vision and leadership across some of the country's most complex health priorities, from family planning and maternal and child health to youth engagement and pandemic response. She has been instrumental in integrating behavioural change and digital innovations into national health programming, creating sustainable models that have been replicated across multiple countries.
Previously, she directed USAID's SHOPS Plus program in India, mobilising resources, forging 30+ partnerships, and reaching millions through groundbreaking campaigns that won both national and international recognition. Her leadership of the HealthRise initiative introduced India's first community-based primary care model for non-communicable diseases, earning the Prime Minister's Award for its digital health innovations. Earlier in her career, Komal steered India's $1.2 billion Global Fund portfolio on AIDS, TB, and Malaria, strengthening multi-stakeholder governance and positioning India as a high-performing recipient globally.
While her core expertise lies in public health, Komal also brings valuable experience from the education, IT, and media sectors, underscoring her ability to operate at the nexus of strategy, innovation, and systems change.
At Jagan Foundation, Komal advises on health systems strengthening, behaviour change, and partnerships that advance equity and resilience in underserved communities.
Dipanwita Chakraborty is a senior leader in sustainability and social impact, with more than 20 years of international experience working across Asia at the intersection of business, equity, and community.
Her career has been dedicated to building purpose-driven strategies that drive both corporate responsibility and long-term social value.
As Regional Director for Corporate Responsibility at Cargill, Dipanwita designed and implemented cross-sector initiatives that addressed some of the most pressing challenges of inclusive growth and community well-being. She led high-impact programs in areas such as sustainable agriculture, livelihoods, and food security, bringing together governments, businesses, and civil society to deliver solutions with lasting impact. Known as a catalyst for systems change, she has consistently championed the integration of equity and inclusion into business models, ensuring that social responsibility extends beyond philanthropy into the core of organisational strategy.
Beyond her corporate leadership, Dipanwita has been a trusted advisor to mission-driven organisations, providing strategic guidance on sustainability, leadership development, and social innovation. She currently serves on multiple boards, shaping approaches to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities for organisations seeking to scale their impact.
At Jagan Foundation, Dipanwita brings her expertise in sustainability, cross-sector collaboration, and strategy to guide programs that are deeply aligned with equity and resilience. Her ability to bridge corporate and community perspectives strengthens the Foundation's commitment to inclusive development.