Keynote and Mentor at Kumbhathon Startup Festival 2025
Delivered a keynote on Intent-Driven UX for AI and mentored early-stage teams at Kumbhathon, a national innovation platform co-initiated with MIT Media Lab.
The session highlighted how designing for user intent over task flow can reduce friction, increase system adaptability, and lead to more intuitive AI experiences.
UXPA 2024 International Conference Talk on AI-UX for Emergency Response
Presented a systems framework at UXPA International, built on work at MIT’s PathCheck Foundation.
The model reimagines emergency health communication through AI and behavioral UX, aligning public institutions and citizens at scale, designed to support over 345 million people.
Global Hackathon Runner Up, MIT PathCheck Foundation
Awarded Runner-Up in a global design sprint hosted by MIT’s PathCheck Foundation, Amber Alert for Health.
The concept introduced scalable health alert system that leveraged real-time alerts and behavioral design to strengthen community readiness and institutional response during public health crises.
Performance & Values Awards, Deloitte
Recognized with Deloitte’s Move the Dot award for delivering exceptional client value, and Walk the Dot for advancing collaboration and people-centered leadership.
Received Deloitte's Top Performer recognition for sustained excellence across global engagements and insight-driven strategy.
Speaker, APIDA Elevate
Keynote address at DePaul’s APIDA Cultural Center and graduation ceremony. Shared how cultural identity and coalition-building fuel inclusive leadership and systemic equity.
Panelist, Generative AI & Pedagogy Faculty Roundtable
One of four students selected to advise over 80 faculty members on the academic integration of GenAI. Collaborated with the Director of Faculty Development to reframe AI from restriction to empowerment, advocating for intentional, student-centered curriculum redesign.
Discussed practical applications of GenAI in pedagogy, from alternative scenario modeling to personalized learning, emphasizing ethical fluency and responsible integration.
CDM Ambassador, Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
Appointed to represent DePaul’s STEM and innovation initiatives through strategic outreach, cross-sector collaboration, and inclusive tech advocacy.
Partnered with faculty, students, and external stakeholders to advance equitable access to computing education and research opportunities.
2× Scholarship Recipient, DePaul & Mpower
Highest graduate honor for leadership and innovation in STEM.
International recognition for advancing equity and systemic change in science and technology.
Mentor to emerging women in STEM. Advocate for design as a tool for access and real-world impact.
Board Secretary, XD Roundtable
Elected leader advancing UX learning through peer-led research and design challenges.
ISEE Peer Mentor, Global Engagement
Recognized for supporting international student success through cultural fluency and cross-cultural mentorship.
National Finalist, Innovation Challenge, IIT Delhi
Designed an accessibility solution that enhanced campus inclusion for 10,000+ students, leveraging user-centered design to address systemic barriers.
As a part of the broader agenda of National Service Scheme(NSS), institutionalized under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Government of India.
Recognized for Leadership in Communication, Innovation & Systems Thinking
During my MBA at WeSchool, I received the Outstanding Student Achiever award for bridging disciplines across national competitions (IITs, IIMs, BITS), with a focus on systems thinking and collaboration.
Led editorial direction as Marketing Content Head of Samvad, curating innovation-focused conversations across India’s top B-schools.
Invited speaker on leadership and design-led change; engaged by MIT Emerging Worlds to reimagine grassroots tech innovation.
Rising Star, ICLP, Collinson Group UK, 2015
Recognized for leading user research and insight strategy across loyalty programs for a global portfolio of brands.
Client portfolio included Starbucks, Samsung, Oracle, Adidas, L’Oréal, Shell, Air India, Apollo Tyres, Jaquar Group, Grohe, Vero Moda, Only, and Jack & Jones.
