Building core employability skills and ethical productive mindsets

MEET THE MENTORS

Nitin Kumar- 41 Batches

Am truly grateful to be a part of this wonderful movement initiated by FEA. A big thanks to Ms. Laxmi whom I met in June 2019 at the park above Palika Bazar, New Delhi. The first unofficial session conducted with those few students in the same park gave me a special purpose. And no looking back.

Vinay Thakur-24 Batches

University of Connecticut
My experience with FEA has been truly transformative, and the highlight has undoubtedly been interacting with the students. The mentoring sessions were not only highly engaging but also incredibly enriching.

Suhela Fernandes-24 Batches

Architect - M.Moser Associates
My journey with Freedom Employability Academy (FEA) since 2020 has been incredibly fulfilling. Being part of an initiative that empowers youth with essential skills and nurtures personal growth has been both inspiring and rewarding.

Henry Pernada- 23 Batches

Cognizant
Volunteering as a mentor for FEA India has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. It has provided me with an incredible opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young students, while also enriching my own life in ways I never imagined.

Vinay Bajaj- 19 Batches

Self Employed: Infinite Possibilities
My mentorship journey with FEA has been incredibly rewarding. Guiding various batches of students, I’ve witnessed their growth as they discover suitable career paths. The program designed by FEA not only empowers them with essential skills but also instills confidence, enabling them to pursue professional opportunities. It's a privilege to contribute to their futures and see them thrive.

Shashank Otiv- 17 Batches

Retired Professional
It has been a privilege to participate in FEA’s mentorship program over the past few years. This participation continues to provide me with the ability to see/understand the challenges of the changing world through the eyes/voices of the aspiring young individuals.

Nitin Subramanian-16 Batches

Way.com
FEA Virtual Mentoring has significantly enriched my path as a passionate educator. Engaging with students from over 2500 kilometers away has been incredibly fulfilling. The true magic of this organization lies in the inspiring young supporting facilitators, who push me to reach new heights after every session.

Subodh Mathur- 15 Batches

Self Employed Economist
As an economist, I find that FEA’s mentor program has a much higher benefit-cost ratio than I have seen anywhere; the benefits to the students are very high while the costs to me as a mentor are minimal. As a teacher, it has been a pleasure to work with students whom

PRADEEP GUPTA-14 Batches

Retired government - freelance consulting
FEA is doing a great job in providing a platform where young persons go through a course topped by the mentorship classes, leading to development of their capabilities as well as clarity in making career choices. I have done more than 50 classes (with 10+ batches), and find that students are quite motivated and want to make a mark and improve their life, more so, the girls.

Aakash Sood- 14 Batches

Storyly
Mentoring with FEA has been an incredible journey! After working with over 10 batches, I feel like I’ve seen it all – from nervous beginnings to confident breakthroughs. It’s been so rewarding to watch the students grow, and honestly, I think I’ve learned as much from them as they have from me. Mentoring these future rockstars has been a blast—and a great reminder that dedication is truly a superpower!

Amit Shah- 13 Batches

Mentoring at FEA has been the most satisfying and fulfilling work of my life. It’s a low-cost-high dividend exercise. I offer encouragement, guidance, tips and strategies about life skills, speaking, writing, presentations, decision-making, planning for eventualities, and broadening of horizons.

Jaagrat Aggarwal -13 batches

I always had this desire to teach, communicate and share my learnings. FEA provides an amazing framework/platform that benefits both the students and the mentors. I had an amazing time mentoring young and enthusiastic individuals. I felt the fulfillment of contributing to society in this way.

Kanad Mukherjee-12 Batches

Cognizant
It is said that knowledge grows by sharing. Being a mentor at FEA has given me a platform to share some of my learnings and experiences with students. At the same time, interacting with students from diverse backgrounds has enriched my own knowledge as I get to learn from various views and perspectives.

Varun Vig- 12 batches

Senior BA Continuum India Pvt Ltd
(Bank of America)

It has been a great journey so far with FEA. Through this journey, I’ve not only been able to make a difference but have also grown as an individual, gaining a deeper understanding of the world around me. The opportunity to give back to the community, connect with incredible people, and make a meaningful impact has been truly transformative.

Tripti Mehra- 12 batches

Info Edge India Ltd
I take great pride in contributing to their development and helping them unlock their full potential. Witnessing their growth, perseverance through challenges, and accomplishment of their goals is truly fulfilling. Their dedication, curiosity, and resilience inspire me daily. Receiving mails/messages from students about their ongoing journey brings a big smile knowing they still remember the little talks we had in our sessions.

Hina Patel-11 Batches

Director Grants and Development
HelpMeSee Inc. USA

FEA’s mentoring program offers students professional guidance from vetted mentors—something that families and schools often can’t provide. For me, mentoring has been an incredibly rewarding experience,

Dr. Himanshu Narayan Singh-11 Batches

Senior Research Scientist Memorial
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, US

Mentoring at FEA has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Guiding and supporting students on their academic and professional journeys has allowed me to witness their growth and achievements firsthand.

Vineeta Tanwar- 11 Batches

I believe FEA is an epitome of meaningfulness and motivation for all those who are associated with it. Three years ago, when I started mentoring sessions, little I knew how it’s going to be like. But the journey to date is much more than that.

Kedar Mukherjee-11 Batches

HCL
Mentoring/coaching is always my passion. I do this at workplace frequently and when the opportunity came to me from FEA, I accepted for the simple reason I thought this is a great initiative to help our younger college going population to guide them to navigate

Bhanu Sharma-10 batches

Freedom Employability Academy
I am truly grateful to FEA for giving me the opportunity to mentor underprivileged students. Having been an FEA student myself in 2019, this organization has given me so much, and I’m honoured to give back. I deeply understand the value of mentorship and guidance—it can accelerate one’s career and open doors to new possibilities.

Rajarshi Das- 10 Batches

Tata BlueScope Steel Pvt. Ltd.
My journey with Freedom Employability Academy (FEA) started in August 2024 and it has been truly transformative & incredibly fulfilling. The mentoring sessions were not only engaging but highly enriching & motivating as well.

Raghavendra B R- 10 Batches

Being a Mentor is more important than ever-and you will get more out of the relationship than you think is my personal experience.
My role focuses on mentoring as a relationship rather than a role with a set of preconceived duties.

Kunal Karla- 10 batches

Oracle
It has been an incredibly rewarding experience to guide and support students on their academic and professional journeys. I've had the opportunity to work with students from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of interests. I've helped them set goals, develop their skills, and build confidence.

Kavita Kakkad- 10 Batches

My experience with FEA students has been wonderful and enriching! Each batch is full of students that are talented, ambitious, and interesting. It’s been rewarding to talk with them, as I’ve realized that sharing my life experiences and observations can be helpful to the younger generation!

Subodh Mathur

As an economist, I find that FEA’s mentor program has a much higher benefit-cost ratio than I have seen anywhere; the benefits to the students are very high while the costs to me as a mentor are minimal. As a teacher, it has been a pleasure to work with students whom I don’t have to teach – I just guide them to learn on their own. As an Indian, it is so heartening to get to know hardworking, motivated young people who are looking to get ahead – India cannot get ahead unless they do. FEA – you are doing a great job!

Amit Shah

Mentoring at FEA has been the most satisfying and fulfilling work of my life. It’s a low-cost-high dividend exercise. I offer encouragement, guidance, tips and strategies about life skills, speaking, writing, presentations, decision-making, planning for eventualities, and broadening of horizons. The students are the future of India, the largest single demographic. They must do better than their parents for India to progress. The rewards for me as a mentor are almost immediate. By session 5, the last session, they are eager, prepared, and energized. Their thirst of learning is apparent. It’s a win-win.

Anushka Jayasankar

Mentoring is an extremely uplifting experience both for the mentor and mentee as learning is purely in the form of experiences shared, and it really opens the mind to different situations of life for both parties. I am grateful to FEA for providing a safe space for students to express themselves and understand their strengths and areas of development, as well as provide the ideal resources to make them realize the best version of themselves. It gives me utmost joy and fulfillment to build relationships with these students and be part of their growth trajectory!

SOME OF OUR MENTORS

Rakesh
Bakshi

Rakesh
Khanna

Renuka
Sivapatham

Richa
Mehta

Rina
Panigrahy

Rohan
Khadilkar

Sanjiv
Sharma

Shiba
Dandpat

Shilpee
Sharma

Shoa
Naqvi

Shruti
Kela

Shruti
Nigam

Shruti
Srivastava

Shubham
Bansal

Sitara
Soundararajan

Sanskriti
Bhatia

Sonal
Aggarwal

Sreejith
Rajasekharan

Sriram
Kesarimangalam

Srishti
Sanghi

Suchita
Nair

Sudhanshu
Mishra

Sudip
Mondal

Sudipta
Bar

Sugandha
Shankar

Sanjib
Guha

Shalima
Nair

Surajit
Chakroborty

Surbhi
Maheshwari

Suresh
Rattan

Surojit
Sural

Suruchi
Sharma

Swaminathan
Kumar

Swati
Khare

Sajanikumari
Sadasivan

Sukhwinder
Lamba

Satarupa
Ghosh

Sneha
Rangarajan

Suchitra
Sharma

Vineeta
Tanwar