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MIND A LOT

The people behind Mind-A-Lot bring decades of experience in education, technology, and mental wellness. Our leadership team is committed to making emotional well-being accessible, trusted, and impactful for every learner and school we serve.
100+

School onboarded

2 lakh+

Students

3 Cities

Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Chennai

80+

Trained counsellors

LEADERSHIP

Dr. CA Sandhya P. Nagar

Founder

  • sandhya@mindalot.care
  • Founder & CEO of Jagrati EdTech Pvt. Ltd.
  • Creator of Mind A Lot & Author of Mindful Tales
  • PhD in Educational Psychology & Chartered Accountant
  • Mentored 2.1L+ students across 70+ schools
  • Recipient of the India Excellence Award 2023
ABOUT

Dr. CA Sandhya P. Nagar is a Chartered Accountant turned educationist and entrepreneur, dedicated to building emotionally intelligent and future-ready learners. With a PhD in Educational Psychology and training as a Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner, she has spent over a decade bridging the gap between academics, behaviour, and mental wellness.

Through Jagrati EdTech Pvt. Ltd., her work has touched over 2.1 lakh students across 70+ schools and colleges in India — empowering young minds, parents, and teachers with structured counselling, mentoring, and life-skill programs. She is the creator of Mind A Lot — a digital mental wellness platform offering 24×7 counselling support — and the author of Mindful Tales, a value-edition book series for Grade 1 to 8 that weaves mindfulness and emotional intelligence into everyday learning.

VISION FOR MIND-A-LOT

To make mental health support stigma-free, accessible 24×7, and build emotionally intelligent, psychologically safe, and resilient learning communities.

Chinmayee Raju

Board Member

  • Clinical Psychologist with 7+ years of experience
  • With Mind A Lot since 2019
  • Specialist in child, adolescent & family support
  • Designs preventive wellness programmes for schools & colleges
ABOUT

Chinmayee Raju is a Clinical Psychologist with seven-plus years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families. She has been an integral part of Mind A Lot since 2019.

She designs and delivers preventive wellness programmes across schools and colleges, empowering young minds with practical coping skills, emotional resilience, and a deeper understanding of mental health.

VISION FOR MIND-A-LOT

Her vision is to make preventive mental wellness an everyday part of school culture, equipping every child with the emotional skills they need to thrive.

Rakesh Dahiya

Managing Partner

  • Nearly 30 years in K–12 education leadership
  • Led EdTech initiatives across India, Singapore & Gulf
  • Former leader at Educomp, Jio Embibe, Aakash & PM Publishers
  • Champion of whole-school mental wellness
ABOUT

Rakesh Dahiya is a seasoned K–12 education leader with nearly three decades of experience driving school transformation through innovation, strategic partnerships, and school excellence across India, Singapore, and the Gulf. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with school leaders, educators, and education organizations to advance digital learning, strengthen academic ecosystems, and implement technology-enabled solutions that enhance student outcomes.

Having held senior leadership roles with organizations including Educomp, Jio Embibe, Aakash Educational Services, and PM Publishers, Rakesh has collaborated with thousands of schools, leading large-scale initiatives in EdTech, AI-powered learning, and educational innovation.

VISION FOR MIND-A-LOT

At Mind a Lot, he brings this rich understanding of diverse school ecosystems to champion a preventive, whole-school approach to mental wellness. His vision is to help schools cultivate emotionally resilient, psychologically safe, and future-ready learning communities where every child has the opportunity to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

Lakshmi Vasudev

Director

  • Fine artist & art-based learning specialist
  • Channels therapeutic expression in programmes
  • Builds self-expression & emotional regulation in students
  • Advocate of creative wellbeing in education
ABOUT

Lakshmi Vasudev is a fine artist who channels art-based learning and therapeutic expression into Mind A Lot’s programmes.

She helps students build self-expression, emotional regulation, and confidence through creative and art-based activities. Her unique approach makes mental wellness engaging, accessible, and deeply personal for every learner.

VISION FOR MIND-A-LOT

She strives to make creative expression a core pillar of mental wellness, enabling every student to discover their voice and build emotional resilience through art.

Vindhya P. Nagar

Director

  • Combines financial management with early-childhood education
  • Uses storytelling to nurture empathy & values
  • Builds emotional awareness in young learners
  • Ensures sound financial operations
ABOUT

Vindhya P. Nagar combines financial management with early-childhood education, bringing a unique blend of analytical rigour and nurturing care to Mind A Lot.

She uses storytelling to nurture empathy, values, and emotional awareness in young learners, while also ensuring the organization’s financial operations are well-managed and transparent.

VISION FOR MIND-A-LOT

Her vision is to lay strong emotional foundations in early childhood through storytelling and creative engagement, shaping empathetic and resilient future generations.

Chitra S. V.

Director

  • Background at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
  • Oversees finance & marketing coordination
  • Manages day-to-day operations
  • Expert in school relationship management
ABOUT

Chitra S. V. brings extensive experience in finance, administration, and school relationship management, including a professional background at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

At Mind A Lot, she oversees finance, marketing coordination, and day-to-day operations, ensuring the organization runs efficiently while building strong partnerships with schools and stakeholders.

VISION FOR MIND-A-LOT

Her vision is to build a financially sustainable and operationally excellent organization that can scale its mental wellness impact to every corner of the education ecosystem.

Shankar Nathan

Board Member

  • CEO of Yahweh Software Solutions
  • Builds ERP & ed-tech platforms for schools & colleges
  • Advisor on product innovation & digital scalability
  • Expert in technology-driven education solutions
ABOUT

Shankar Nathan is the CEO of Yahweh Software Solutions, building ERP and ed-tech platforms for schools and colleges.

He advises Mind A Lot on product innovation and digital scalability, leveraging deep expertise in technology-driven solutions for the education sector. His work ensures that our digital wellness platform remains robust, scalable, and user-friendly.

VISION FOR MIND-A-LOT

He envisions a future where technology seamlessly integrates mental wellness support into every educational platform, making help accessible at the click of a button.

Dr. Sudarshan

Board Member

  • Head of Department, Surana College PG Departments
  • Expert in resilience & psychosocial rehabilitation
  • Specialist in evidence-based psychological interventions
  • Guides clinical quality & research direction at Mind A Lot
ABOUT

Dr. Sudarshan serves as Head of Department at Surana College PG Departments, bringing deep expertise in resilience, psychosocial rehabilitation, and evidence-based psychological interventions.

He guides Mind A Lot’s clinical quality and research direction, ensuring that every programme and intervention is grounded in scientific evidence and best practices in psychological care.

VISION FOR MIND-A-LOT

His vision is to bridge the gap between clinical research and practical application, creating evidence-based mental wellness programmes that truly transform lives.

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