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Kavita Sanghvi takes charge as Kotak Education Foundation’s director of education
MUMBAI: In a move that blends academic grit with purpose-led change, Kotak Education Foundation (KEF) has appointed noted educator and policy influencer Kavita Sanghvi as its director of education. The announcement positions Sanghvi at the helm of KEF’s strategic education interventions across under-resourced communities in India.
A National Awardee in 2022 and Derozio Award recipient in 2024, Sanghvi brings more than two decades of experience in progressive pedagogy and institutional leadership. Her career includes a stint as principal of SVKM’s CNM School, Mumbai, and recognition as a Scientix ambassador, Global Teacher Accreditation holder from the British Council, and mentor under the Ministry of Education’s National Mission for Mentoring.
In her new role, Sanghvi will lead curriculum reforms, teacher training modules, and education innovations for KEF’s community engagement programmes. Her global initiatives such as the ‘Build Your STEM Competency’ course and the Global Outlook Steam framework have already attracted international traction.
Kotak Education Foundation CEO Ganesh Raja expressed his confidence in her appointment, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Kavita Sanghvi to the Kotak Education Foundation family. Her exemplary track record and deep-rooted passion for education will be instrumental in advancing our mission to foster equity and excellence in learning. With her leadership, we aim to accelerate impactful change in the communities we serve and redefine what’s possible in education”.
An alumna of Ramjas College and K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Sanghvi holds postgraduate degrees in Physics, Education, and Philosophy of Education, and also earned a Certificate in Advanced Educational Leadership from Harvard University.
On her appointment, Sanghvi said, “I am deeply honoured to join Kotak Education Foundation, whose mission aligns with my lifelong vision of making education equitable, empowering, and future-ready. I look forward to working with passionate educators and leaders to create transformative learning opportunities for every child”.
Her arrival is expected to boost Kef’s focus on STEM literacy, teacher capacity building, and grassroots education innovation. With a portfolio that combines global recognition and local impact, Sanghvi enters KEF at a pivotal time when India’s education system is navigating rapid transformation.
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Give Me Five mental fitness platform launches in India
Global tool for early stress detection debuts in Hyderabad with live demos.
MUMBAI: Give Me Five just gave mental fitness a high-five because when your mind needs a quick check-up, even the app shows up faster than your inner critic. Give Me Five, a global mental fitness platform focused on early detection and proactive wellbeing, was officially launched in India at a special event at The Park Hotel, Somajiguda, Hyderabad. Founded by Brendan Fahey (30 years years building community solutions in human services), Dr Lisa Fahey OAM (35+ years as a trauma-recovery psychologist) and Phil Dymock (technology lead for expansion across the US, Canada, Australia and now India), the platform encourages small, consistent check-ins to spot early signs of stress, anxiety or burnout before they escalate.
The launch featured a live demonstration of core features, quick mental fitness assessments, data-driven personal insights, wellbeing dashboards, and tools tailored for individuals, workplaces, schools and communities. By making early awareness simple and accessible, Give Me Five aims to foster supportive environments where people feel equipped to act sooner rather than later.
Give Me Five co-founder Brendan Fahey said, “Give Me Five was created with a simple idea that small, consistent check-ins can make a meaningful difference in how we understand and support mental fitness. By making early detection accessible through technology, we hope to empower individuals, organisations, and communities to recognise challenges sooner and build stronger systems of care and support.”
The platform arrives as mental health conversations in India gain urgency, with rising awareness of workplace stress, student burnout and everyday emotional load. Give Me Five positions itself as a preventive companion less about crisis response and more about daily maintenance for the mind.
In a world that tracks every step and heartbeat, Give Me Five quietly reminds us the most important metric is still how we feel—and sometimes all it takes is five minutes and a honest pause to keep the balance from tipping.
