About Us
Ranjan De
Vice President
An Artist & Photographer, Mr.Ranjan De is the 'driving force' behind the Creative ethos that binds WildRoots. Also a Designer and Concept Art for Ad Films and Commercial, he was associated with the Govt. College of Art & Craft, Kolkata and University of Calcutta for over 35 years. Vice President of our organization, Mr.De inspires us with his master clicks and encourages young wildlife photographers to observe nature and its bounties with the 'naked eye', before even touching the camera. 'Art in Conservation'- a Concept which is realized by us through our project, was envisioned by him.
Shakti Ranjan Banerjee (Col. Retd.)
Advisor and Honorary Mentor
WildRoots is proud to have Col.(Retd.) Shakti Ranjan Banerjee, as an Advisor and the Honorary Mentor! Being in the Indian Army, he had served in various areas such as North East India, J & K, Punjab, Haryana & Rajasthan. He is presently associated with WildLife Protection Society of India, as the Honorary Director and Advisor to Vivada Cruises, Sunderbans, where he used to be as the Manager of Tourism and Naturalist. He was also the State Director for World Wide Fund For Nature - WWF, West Bengal, India, was a member of the Wildlife Advisory Board, Govt of West Bengal for about 8 years and the Honorary Wildlife Warden, Kolkata & Darjeeling for 15 years. Col. Banerjee, recollects many stories while mentoring and guiding us in various small and big Environmental Awareness efforts. While being posted at Nagaland, India (while he was serving in the Army) he had saved three Himalayan Black Bears and brought them up. Later, he had handed them over to the Delhi Zoo on 23 June 1976. Also, during Rajasthan tenure, he had worked closely with the 'Bishnois' in protection of Black Bucks and was awarded the prestigious - All India Jeev Raksha Bisnoi Sabha with a commendation card and a Silver medal. He was instrumental in starting the 'Ecological Cell' of the Indian Army and wrote a handbook on protection of wildlife and nature for the benefit of the Army personnel.
Sutirtha Lahiri
Secretary
I confess (with all my heart) that birding gets my heart throbbing like nothing else. So be it the unfamiliar call of a bird which I hear at a random bus-stop, a small bird zooming past me, and the birder in me wanting to follow it ( even though he knows it may turn out to be a sparrow), a completely new bird ( lifer, in birding terminology ) showing off its plumage right in front of me, while I drool away at the sight of it, or even ( funnily enough! ) my parents or, on recent occasions, my friends, trying to wake me up from sleep by shouting, " there's a bird perched outside the verenda!", and me waking up and running outside like a bullet out of a pistol, all these get my heart throbbing, and I must say, that I absolutely love the feeling.
Aishwarya Sridhar
Content Developer & Life Member
A true conservationist at heart, Aishwarya had won Sanctuaryasia's "Young Naturalist Award" in the year 2011. She is a poet and had written many poems and articles on nature and wildlife, which have been published in many leading newspapers and wildlife magazines. She conducts nature trails for students to spread the message of conservation and awareness. She has ventured into wildlife photography very recently, but some of her photographs have already been showcased and various exhibitions. She is also keen on making WildLife Documentary Films and her film "The Jewel of Vidharbha" was selected among the topmost films at the 14th International Film Festival in Pune under the MTDC section. She is our content developer and has been granted Life Membership to WildRoots. Her Conservation Agenda - As a student my biggest contribution towards conservation is to create awareness in the minds of the younger generation around me. Through awareness people would gain knowledge and with knowledge would come the inspiration for action. I hope to set the wheel rolling for a greener future through my writings.
Violina Das
Student Member & YCCFP Programme Manager
My professional journey has been shaped by my personal curiosity about leadership, public discourse, and the ways institutions create lasting impact. Today, I channel these interests through my work as the Assistant Editor of Director Today (DT), the flagship monthly corporate journal of the Institute of Directors (IOD), India, and as Assistant Communications Manager in the Board Research & Advisory Department. In these roles, I work closely with board leaders, directors, policymakers, and industry experts, contributing to thought leadership initiatives on corporate governance, sustainability, ESG, leadership, and board effectiveness. My work spans editorial development, stakeholder engagement, executive communications, and knowledge dissemination, helping translate complex governance perspectives into meaningful insights for boardrooms and business leaders. I completed my undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Political Science from Ramjas College and the University of Delhi, respectively, and also earned a Diploma in Mandarin from St. Stephen’s College. Over the years, I have sought opportunities that allow me to connect learning with impact. One such experience was volunteering as a teacher with Teach For India, which reaffirmed my belief in education as one of the most powerful catalysts for social transformation. My association with the Youth Climate Change Fellowship Programme (YCCFP) through WildRoots Nature Conservation Foundation (WNCF) has been another particularly enriching chapter of my journey. Having joined multiple cohorts of the programme, I have had the opportunity to engage with passionate young changemakers, educators, conservation practitioners, and local communities working at the intersection of environmental awareness and sustainable development. As I continue to navigate my professional journey, I remain committed to learning, contributing, and building bridges between leadership, knowledge, and social impact. For me, programmes like the YCCFP are not only opportunities to share experiences but also spaces to learn from diverse perspectives, reconnect with grassroots realities, and contribute towards a collective vision of sustainable and inclusive development.
Gurseerat Kaur
Education Mentor: WNCF YCCFP Programme (From Cohort 8.0)
Gurseerat Kaur is an RCI-certified partially deaf special educator and motivational speaker committed to promoting inclusion, empathy, and equal opportunity. She has trained hundreds of students across India in disability awareness, Indian Sign Language (ISL), and mindful communication. Her mission aligns deeply with the values of community, compassion, coexistence and most importantly, Love; principles essential not just for human relationships but also for living harmoniously with the world around us. She is an Education Mentor for the Youth Climate & Conservation Fellowship Programme (YCCFP), designed by Dr. Biswajit De, for WNCF.
Subhankar Chakraborty
Member
Student of Architecture, Subhankar's main interest is Environmental Design. He is a Nature Photography enthusiast and an active member of WildRoots, India. He is also interested in designing butterfly and pollinator gardens that form an important part in the Urban Species Conservation drive that was initiated during the year 2014 with support from Earth Day Network, India. "With WildRoots I learn each day...each moment! The weekend hikes and field trips organized by the organization have given me an opportunity to explore and understand the flora and fauna in and around the city more closely. Being a student of Architecture, I like to know more about the use of Sustainable Building Materials and find out ways in which I can incorporate in my designs for conservation."
Vishruth Cavale
Student Member & Mentor
Vishruth is a twenty-one-year-old amateur wildlife photographer and wildlife enthusiast. Currently pursuing his engineering, his passion for photography has made him an avid traveler, constantly on the lookout for new experiences with a focus on creating images with unique perspectives. Being a Photo Mentor at his Alma-mater - Sri Kumaran Children's Home, Bangalore gave him an opportunity to teach Photography and mentor students curate a first of it's kind Coffee Table book. A keen eye for detail has won many laurels including, Winner - Saevus Youth 4 Clicks 2019, Sanctuary Asia Young Wildlife Photographer- 2017, Remarkable Award - Under 20 Category at the Siena International Photography Awards 2017- Italy. His Words - "Instilling a sense of pride among the youth by showcasing the vibrant biodiversity hidden in our land, I believe this emotional bond will drive the youth towards conserving nature and wildlife habitats for future generations and starting early gives us an edge to utilize the energy and power of youth towards conservation"
Ruchi Rai Sharma
Member & Curriculum Designer
A Biology and Environment Science Educator, Ruchi Rai Sharma is a member and Curriculum Designer of WildRoots, India. She has the zeal to develop new methods of imparting knowledge and connecting to the youth that not only helps in building the concepts but also provides an opportunity for them to relate with their environment and their surroundings. She has done her Masters in Zoology and is the recipient of Global Teacher Accreditation Award from the British Council for "Implementing Peer Education in the field of generating awareness for conservation of biodiversity among the school going children". She has done her specialization in Entomology and has also published a research paper on "Studies on Some Insects (Diptera: Calliphoridae) of Forensic Importance with Reference to Their Role in Estimating Post Mortem Interval (PMI) on Different Flesh Samples", Annals of Forestry, 14(1):74-82.
Soumali Debnath
Mentor for YCCFP & Executive Faculty Member
As an educator, artist, restorer, and copywriter, Soumali is driven by a passion to raise awareness about the integral value of cultural heritage and its connection with the natural environment. She focuses on preserving and protecting these cultural treasures while maintaining the delicate balance of our society’s ecosystem.
With a deep-seated passion for storytelling and a uniquely diverse professional background, she is committed to nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards. Her work revolves around inspiring young minds not only to understand but also to champion the cause of nature conservation. Through carefully crafted narratives and engaging educational practices, she strives to instill a lasting appreciation for the environment. She is also an Education Mentor for the WildRoots - IUCN CEC Youth Climate & Conservation Fellowship Programme (YCCFP).
Sarbari Karmakar
Member & Curriculum Designer
Sarbari Karmakar is presently working in Sri Aurobindo Institute of Education, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal for about 9 years as a Biology & Environmental Science teacher. She did her Masters in Botany from the University of Calcutta, West Bengal. She shares her experiences during the University years - 'We had local and long excursions. During those excursions, we not only learned how to collect and preserve different plant specimens, but also how to conserve them. Particularly during our long excursions, we were taught that some specimens were becoming rare so we should not destroy them in their natural habitat. That was the first time I was introduced towards preservation of our Ecosystem'. While going through the curriculum of Environmental Science, she came to know about many of the problems and dangers our environment is going through and had started reading articles on conservation and Global Issues like Climate Change, and the various ways the flora and fauna are destroyed. It was during her professional courses, that she realized, that guiding the pupils only within the classroom situation is not enough. They need to come out of the classes and experience some real-life situations. 'My subject gives me ample scope to do that, and being a part of WildRoots, I am looking forward for more such opportunities.' WildRoots welcomes her to be a part of our Task-Force of Students and Teachers.
Gautam Gupta
Education Mentor and Aquascape Trainer
WildRoots is proud to Welcome Mr.Gautam Gupta as an Education Mentor and Resource Provider for our small initiatives with Aquascaping and Aquatic Habitat Study. Mr.Gupta has already been an important addition to the Citizen Science Programme which we are executing with some Schools and Colleges in India, and has been able to introduce the students to a very new concept of study and exploration. With his vision of letting people enjoy a 'living piece of nature' every day or for kids to learn the wonders of an ecosystem right in front of their eyes, he decided to form his own company for 'Aquascaping', in the year 2010. He and his team want to promote ethical fish keeping and to bring urban dwellers close to nature. He is inspired by, and often recall Takashi Amano's words, "To know Mother Nature is to love her smallest creations". His Ideas would help us recreate the 'natural eco-system' in aquarium, terrariums, vivariums and paludariums which would lead to a better understanding of the "global environment" and would motivate all to carry on with a mission of 'Conservation'.
Student Executive Members
Biswajit De
Founder President & Youth Member
Designer and Educationist by profession & 'Conservationist at Heart', Dr. Biswajit has won the - 'Global Teacher Accreditation Award (GTA)' from the British Council and Cambridge Education Foundation in 2014, and the National Award from the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, India (MoEFCC) - during the year 2019, designated as an 'Inspiring Climate Educator & Community Service Leader'. The GTA Accreditation gave him the opportunity to integrate Climate, Environment & Biodiversity Awareness within the existing curriculum of Indian Schools. He is currently undergoing his research on' Bio-Mimicry & Nature-based Design' and is also a National Geographic Certified Educator & Explorer, and an active member of the IUCN-CEC (Commission on Education & Communication), leading WildRoots-India as the 'Founder President'.
His efforts to weave communities through Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the North-Eastern States of India earned him another National Award from the Ministry of Education - 'The Sustainability Innovator', during 2023 and the prestigious IUCN ASIA Regional Award, during the year 2024. He is also a Master Trainer for Experiential Learning, Competency-based Education (CBP) and the implementation of the National Education Policy, 2020 for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and has trained more than 12000 students and 3000 teachers from Urban & Rural Schools.
Swarnali Chatterjee
Student Mentor & Programme Designer
As human beings, we have immense capabilities of consuming great knowledge. But we can never move too far if that is not put into action! - With this motto in life I try to nurture my love for Nature in every possible opportunity. I have always believed that it is equally important to communicate what I learn to the masses, especially the upcoming generations; and WildRoots has taught me the best way to do it - through our own creativity. As a student of Botany, my curiosity behind what happens in the life of a plant has driven me to choose a path of exploring various ways to improve the quality of life by striking a scientific balance between humans and Nature. Sensitizing the importance of conservation and promoting the necessity of immediate action against Climate Change, for the sustainability of every single life source on Earth, from microbe cells to human brains - I consider as an important responsibility.
Currently a Ph.D. student in Cell and Molecular Biology and Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Alabama, USA.
Aindri Mukherjee
Student Mentor & Programme Designer
I have been a part of Wildroots since 2018, and the way I experience nature has been ever evolving since. I started as a student, and then I had the opportunity to be a mentor during YCCFP 2022. I believe in finding sustainable solutions to the current environmental problems, spreading education and awareness within the community, and working together as a community to create impactful action plans. I pursued Masters'; in Botany during which I produced sustainable biofertilizer using plant material. Currently, as a singer-songwriter and music producer, I aim to raise environmental awareness and the essence of surrendering to nature through my music. Nature inspires my creativity and I often incorporate the healing sounds of nature in my music, starting from flowing rivers to birds and cicadas. Currently a singer-songwriter and music producer based in Kolkata, India.
Sunnapu Lekhana
Student Mentor
Currently thriving in the Corporate world of ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Research as a Quality Check Lead Data Analyst from the past four years, I have a parallelly accomplished MBA in Business Analytics. Backed by academic degrees in the field of Environmental Sciences and Botany, I have always shown interest in Nature, Biodiversity, Wildlife Conservation, Climate Change and Environment related aspects. Since childhood I have travelled to many places across India which gave me the opportunity to admire the beauty of Mother Nature in its various forms. I have realised that human beings are an integral part of it. The knowledge, I gained through my academic degree and various additional courses are a part of my interests to have a better understanding of the ecosystem we thrive in. This indeed helps me to serve Mother Nature in the best way possible. I am a self-motivated, enthusiastic person with tons of energy to accept challenges. WildRoots for me is a pathway to 'Set Free'; and explore the world of wilderness, adventure, which comes along with much greater responsibilities to conserve what we have or what we are left with. WildRoots plays a major role in my life through guidance, support and knowledge. It gradually directs me to progress to become a Soldier to Conserve Biodiversity, spread awareness among people of various regions of India living in vicinity of Wildlife, execute Community-based Sustainability Programmes and fight Climate Change through mitigation and adaptation methods, all of which helps me to achieve my goals.
Suparna Das
Student Mentor & Campaign Designer
Love for nature was the reason I chose Botany as my graduation subject. I completed my Bachelor's degree in Botany from Sri Shikshayatan College in 2020, where I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Biswajit De and becoming a student member of Wildroots. What began as a student association soon became a meaningful part of my life, and the journey with Wildroots continues to this day. My academic journey deepened my understanding of the natural world. My professional journey began in content writing and digital marketing, where I built a strong foundation in storytelling, communication, and brand development. Today, I work as an Assistant Designer and Creative Operations Manager, collaborating closely with a scenographer to transform ideas into immersive and meaningful experiences. My work is deeply rooted in Indian crafts, cultural narratives, and sustainable approaches to design, allowing me to explore how traditional craftsmanship can be reinterpreted in contemporary spaces. Working in the creative industry has enabled me to blend strategic thinking with creative expression while contributing to the growth of a design-led practice. Whether I am helping bring a creative vision to life or advocating for the natural world through my continued association with Wildroots, I believe meaningful work is rooted in empathy, purpose, and the desire to leave the world a little better than we found it
Anuleka Dutta
Student Mentor & Media Content Designer
I am a scientist, nature enthusiast, and travel photographer currently pursuing my doctorate in Plant Biology at The Pennsylvania State University, USA. My curiosity about the natural world began through travel, where I developed a habit of photographing and documenting the plants, landscapes, and small details that often go unnoticed. As our lives become increasingly shaped by technology, I believe it is more important than ever to reconnect with the natural world and recognize that we are not separate from nature, but deeply connected to it. My participation in nature conservation programs has strengthened this belief and made me more aware of our responsibility to understand, protect, and care for the ecosystems we are a part of. As a scientist, I am driven by curiosity and discovery, but I am equally passionate about communicating what we learn. I enjoy exploring creative and artistic forms of storytelling as a way to share scientific ideas and inspire curiosity about nature. Through WildRoots, I hope to contribute my scientific perspective, creativity, and love for exploration toward conservation. I believe that meaningful conservation begins with curiosity, connection, and a willingness to take action.
International Contributors
Anushka Dutta
Student Mentor & Media Content Designer
I am Anushka Dutta, my journey with Wildroots started back in 2017, and it has been a really important part of how my interest in nature and conservation grew. Being a part of the Youth Climate and Conservation Fellowship Program (Cohort 1) gave me the chance to learn more about climate change, biodiversity, conservation, and how we as young people can actually contribute to protecting the environment. I have always been fascinated by plants and nature, which eventually led me to study Botany and now pursue my PhD in Plant Biology at Penn State University. Over the years, my experiences with Wildroots have helped me look at plants beyond just what I study in the lab and appreciate their place in the larger ecosystem. I love learning about plants, talking about science, and sharing that excitement with others. I hope to continue connecting my work in plant biology with conservation, environmental awareness, and science education in whatever ways I can.
Terry Prouty
Honorary International Mentor
Terry Prouty is an entusiast of Social Wasps (aka: hornets, yellowjackets, and paper wasps). He is also an avid collector of their huge wasp nests in Baton Rouge, Louisiana - The bigger the better! One of the main reasons why he is so passionate about wasps is because the nests which they build are very beautiful and intricate. The marvelous creations are truly natural architectural Masterpieces of Nature! He has been collecting them since he was a young teenager growing up in Louisiana back in the 1980's. So, for the past 35 years, Terry joined in the 'little-known' hobby of wasp nest collecting. He has been collecting numerous wasp nests over the past years. In addition to building incredible nests, wasps are very beneficial to have around. Although most people think of wasps as pests, they benefit mankind and the environment in many ways. They help control invertebrate pests by preying on large numbers of them. As he says - 'Just think of wasps as natural pest control! This really does help to cut down on the use of harmful pesticides. This is healthier for our environment in the long run. It is much better for a gardener to allow a wasp nest to grow on his/her property and have the wasps prey on the garden pests rather than spraying poison on the vegetables! By the way, wasps are great pollinators too.' We are proud to have him as an Honorary International
Mentor for Conservation Projects related to Conservation of Bees and Wasps.
Linh Bao Nguyen
Honorary International Mentor
Linh is a Wildlife Conservationist who is currently a Master student of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies of the National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan. Linh's expertise lies in the conservation of the Pangolin with a particular interest in the illegal trade on the species. In the last few years, she was working in Central Africa as a fellow/leader of the MENTOR-POP (Progress on Pangolins) Program funded the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with efforts to raise the profile of the endangered species. By researching on the underlying factors influencing attitudes and behaviors of wildlife/pangolin consumers and engaging local people there in wildlife conservation, her collected data has helped to plan strategies for effective reduction in the demand for pangolins and other threatened species. She is currently working on a research focusing on 'human dimension aspects to access local ecological knowledge on pangolins' in Taiwan. In 2016, Linh received the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication's Young Professional Award that recognizes a young conservationist who conducts excellent work in conservation through education and communication and is advancing opportunities for inspiring others. We are proud to have her as an Honorary International Mentor for projects and programmes related to conservation.
Sterrin Smalbrugge
Honorary International Mentor
Sterrin is a Dutch ecologist and herpetologist. She graduated with honours from Wageningen University and conducts research on Reptiles worldwide. Some of her study topics include reptile-environment relationships and potential effects of climate change on the distribution of 'crocodilians'. Besides her research, Sterrin is passionate about education. She owns her own education business that allows her to educate a wide variety of audiences. From small children to university students, Sterrin's goal is to spread the message that reptiles are worthy of conservation, just like any other species. She has written an educational children's book about reptiles, and is currently working on her second book. She is also an author for National Geographic Junior and has her own educational theatre show. Her conservation message is also spread through television, as she presented the show 'Crazy about reptiles', where she highlighted the interesting reptiles of The Netherlands and Spain, and their role in the ecosystem. We are proud to have her as an Honorary International Member, for projects and programmes related to reptile awareness and conservation.
Noemi Marsico
Honorary International Mentor
Noemi is an environmental scientist conducting a master in "Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources Management" at the Stockholm University. She is originally from Italy but she has been moving around Europe to follow her studies and her dreams. She has been working for the National Italian Space Agency, where she has developed her knowledge on satellite technologies and their implications for climate change future projections. At the moment, she is conducting her final thesis on concentration and dispersion of suspended sediments in the Baltic Sea, where she will compare satellite MODIS data with in-situ data directly collected on board of a research vessel. Besides her academic career, Noemi has recently discovered her passion for Science Communication and she has decided to open a social media page aiming to raise awareness about environmental scientists and empower the 'figure of women' in the scientific community. Thanks to her method of communication she had the chance to participate as a speaker to various science conferences and webinars. Noemi's passion for science, environment and human rights is what drives her entire life bringing her to aspire for a society more connected to nature. We are proud to have her as an Honorary International Member, for projects and programmes related to Climate & Environmental awareness and conservation.
Ben Everett-Lane
Honorary International Student Mentor & Intern for Short-term Projects
Ben Everett-Lane is a junior at Yale University majoring in Environmental Science on the Climate Science Track as well as getting certificates in Statistics & Data Science and Chinese. His main focus is studying how to effectively collect and analyze environmental data, and then communicate it to the public in an effective and meaningful way based on their interests and needs. He currently works at the Yale Center for Climate Change Communication as a research assistant, helping in data visualization and creating effective communication tools for climate change data and stories. He worked as an assistant editor, reviewer, and co-author for the book "Biodiversity Islands: Strategies for Conservation in Human-Dominated Environments," written by a Yale School of the Environment professor. He organized the 2021 Global Youth Summit for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. He is a contributing author to The Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy's 2022 Environmental Performance Index Report, specifically on the chapter relating to Biodiversity and Habitat. In his free time, he is often found leading or participating in wilderness trips, planning events for his college community, or singing. We are proud to have him as an Honorary International Student Mentor, for projects and programmes related to Youth & Climate Change Communication.
Ben was proud to be the inaugural IUCN International Student Intern helping to create Wildroot - India’s first Youth Climate Fellowship Program in 2022. Ben is interested in the intersection of climate communication, the clean energy transition, and US-China bilateral action. He has a Masters Degree from Peking University’s 'Yenching Academy'; and did his bachelors at Yale University in Environmental Science, Statistics, and Chinese. He has worked for the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, the Rocky Mountain Institute, and currently does clean energy analysis at Bloomberg NEF. Outside of climate action, Ben loves to do all things outdoors, ceramics, and travelling with friends.
Tyler Stotland
Honorary International Student Mentor & Intern for Short-term Projects
Tyler is an enthusiastic environmental researcher currently pursuing her Master of Environmental Science (MESc) from the Yale School of the Environment. As an MESc student, she is advised by and part of the lab of Dr. Karen Seto. Dr. Seto's lab team studies the intersection of global environmental change and urbanization using remote sensing and other geospatial tools. Within this lab and focus area, Tyler is writing a thesis focused on extreme heat adaptation in urban Nepal (examined using remote sensing methods). Tyler is also currently working at Esri, the world's leading supplier of geographic information system (GIS) software and location-intelligence products. At Esri, she works in the Education Industry Solutions team to improve the accessibility and quality of geospatial tools in K-12 classrooms so that all students have the opportunity to use spatial problem solving to tackle climate change and other important societal challenges. Tyler earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Community Health from Tufts University in May 2021, and has previously worked for the U.S. Green Building Council (which develops LEED, the most widely-used green building certification/rating program globally), Environment America (a national environmental advocacy organization), and the Green Schools Alliance (which connects and supports people who are creating healthy and sustainable schools). She is looking forward to a climate change-mitigating career which meshes her interests in environmental science, geospatial research, and K-12 education. We are proud to have her as an Honorary International Student Mentor, for projects and programmes related to Youth Empowerment & Conservation Education.
Safia Southey
Honorary International Mentor for WNCF Global Group
Safia Southey is a human rights lawyer and researcher working on transitional justice, international humanitarian law, and sanctions policy, with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa. She currently serves as a Syria Program Associate at the International Center for Transitional Justice and supports UN Special Procedure mandate holders on Iran and transitional justice. She holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School and an LL.M. in International Criminal Law from the University of Amsterdam.
Arnab Kamal Banikya
Web Designer
Arnab is a UX Designer who completed his undergraduate degree in Communication Design from Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune. He currently works at Deloitte India, Bangalore as a UX Designer. He is quite passionate about films, music, food and art. Whenever he is not working he likes to travel and document his observations through photography. Arnab firmly believes that nature conservation is the need of the hour and achieving it will require a collective community effort. The sense of responsibility towards our planet must be instilled in future generations at a very young age so they are sensitised to care for nature. During his internship at WildRoots he has worked on to redesign the old website to make it look clean, organised and modern. Now as an executive member of the WildRoots India team, he will work as a web designer to ensure the WNCF official website maintains the highest standard, with all information updated and accessible.