Serein

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Diagnose your culture health to surpass global standards

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Engage employees

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Implement changes that enhance productivity and performance

Understand bias

Train your employees

Practice inclusive hiring

Orient your leadership

Comply

Avert risks and stay updated on your statutory responsibilities

PoSH (India)

Worker Protection Act (UK)

Eliminate harassment globally

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team 

Ishani

CEO & Founder
Applied mathematician

Arathi

Psychologist, Criminologist

Patricia

Industrial Engineer

Rishab

Economist

Tanya

Marketing Startegist

Faakirah

Lawyer

Abhishek

Finance

Aparna

Operations

Claudia

Sociologist

Nandini

Statistician

Anisha

Historian

Siri

Lawyer

Emmanual

Architect

Ruchika

Historian

Amaan

Designer

Elina

DEI expert

Anjali

Psychologist

Rucha

Designer

Oslin

HR representative

Sripadma

Finance

Balaji

Designer

Kaushik

Software Engineer

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Dr. Ishani Roy

Founder and CEO

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Ishani founded Serein to provide a data and research-based approach to solving DEI challenges at the workplace. She advises company leaders, startup founders, and venture capital firms on industry best practices to increase diversity and design a DEI roadmap.

Ishani is a recipient of the Cartier Women’s Initiative Award 2023 for the global impact of her work in the DEI space.

Before founding Serein, Ishani was a scientist at GE Research working in the Aerospace Lab. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Brown University on developing mathematical models to solve Astrophysics problems. She did her Post-doctoral studies at the University of Oxford and St. Thomas Hospital in Biomathematics.

Arathi Kannan

Head of DEI: India, Global

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Arathi leads the design and execution of DEI measurement tools for global partners. These include Serein’s Diversity Index, the scope of unconscious bias in recruitment and promotions, and the scope of unconscious bias in external messaging. 

She has also designed a standardized tool to review company policies and products through an inclusion lens. Arathi leads workshops on inclusion, unconscious bias, domestic violence, mental health, and well-being. 

Arathi is a published researcher with Master’s degrees in Applied Psychology and Criminology from Bond University, Australia. Her experience includes working with people from different backgrounds, including refugee groups.

Kosi Emmanuel

DEI facilitator

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Emmanuel facilitates sessions, guiding them in modeling, visualizing, and implementing forward-thinking DEI principles that promote workplace diversity for Serein’s expanding global clientele. He holds a Ph.D in Sustainable Architecture from the School of Architecture and Interior design, SRM University, Chennai with over 15 years experience in design and construction project management.

Emmanuel has published a plethora of scientific works in reputable scholarly journals with wide readership. His experience as a university lecturer also allows him to deliver inclusive, tailored, DEI training programs for participants from diverse backgrounds.

Patricia Benito

Client engagement

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Patricia holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and has spent the past several years as a consultant, helping companies define and achieve their innovation goals, as well as preparing proposals to secure grants for their Research and Development projects. She also has experience working with public research institutions and spent five years at the University of Oxford as a project manager for a research group.

Patricia has a deep understanding of companies and workplaces in Spain, gained through years of close collaboration with them. She is currently pursuing a degree in psychology, which is proving valuable for understanding the social dynamics within organizations.

Nandini Abraham

Statistical Analyst

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Nandini conducts extensive industry-specific research on DEI trends in India, South East Asia, Europe, and the USA. Nandini is responsible for developing statistical models for DEI assessment on Serein’s DEI SaaS Tool. She designs measurement tools for DEI benchmarking, inclusion assessments, and employee experience surveys.

Nandini is passionate about creating engaging and impactful reports, toolkits, and playbooks for Serein’s customers.

Nandini holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics & Statistics from St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore.

Rishab Prasad

DEI Specialist

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Rishab is passionate about creating long-term partnerships with Serein’s customers. He is responsible for marketing, operations, customer onboarding, contract writing, and relationship building. Rishab uses his directing and filmmaking skills to design engaging content for Serein’s social media platforms.

Rishab holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with Honours from CHRIST University, Bangalore. He has directed more than nine short films on topics like stigmas of menstruation, widowhood, and adoption.

Anisha Debnath

Historian

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As a PoSH and DEI Workshops Facilitator, Anisha is primarily responsible for conducting sessions and facilitating conversations that enable building of safe and inclusive workplaces for all. Anisha also undertakes in-depth research into various Diversity, Equity and Inclusion issues that plague our work cultures today. All of this research goes into designing bespoke sessions and curating interactive learning experiences for several of Serein’s partners.

Anisha has a background in History, especially in the history of gender and early feminism in colonial South Asia.

Anisha has a Bachelor’s degree in History (Hons.) from Gargi College, University of Delhi. She has also studied for an MPhil in World History from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Tanya Mehan

Marketing Startegist

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Tanya is a multidisciplinary leader with 15+ years of experience across India and the Middle East in Marketing, People & Culture, and DEI. She has built inclusive workplaces, scaled brands, and led award-winning DEI initiatives at a tech unicorn. Previously, she advised Fortune 500 clients as Country Head of Digital & Brand Partnerships . She started her career at the Tata Group as a Management Trainee. An ISB-Google DigiPivot alumna, she holds an MBA from Welingkar and a B.Com from Narsee Monjee.

Claudia Sinclair

Sociologist

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As a Client Engagement Consultant at Serein, Claudia is mostly responsible for outreach and supporting the development of inclusive workplace content. Her work is grounded in an academic background in politics and visual culture, with a focus on the politics of memory and representation, particularly around identity, diaspora, and transnationalism.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from University College London and a Master of Science in Contemporary Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford

Faakirah Irfan

Head of Legal

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Faakirah is a legal professional and expert facilitator on topics like anti-sexual harassment, anti-harassment and anti-discrimination laws in India, South East Asia, Europe, and the USA. Faakirah has conducted 100+ training sessions on the prevention of sexual harassment for employees and internal committee members.

She has 150+ hours of experience consulting on sexual harassment investigations in the workplace. Her legal research at Serein includes policy analysis, human rights, women’s rights, and document drafting.

Faakirah is an experienced legal professional. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in law with a focus on women’s rights and policy analysis from the University of Kashmir. She holds a Master of Law degree specializing in alternative dispute resolution from O.P Jindal School of Law.

Abhishek Ghattamaneni

Finance

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Abhishek heads Financial Strategies at Serein. He is responsible for overseeing finance, Corporate Secretarial (CS) related work, and compliance among other things. He is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in finance and corporate governance. With over 15 years of expertise as a qualified Company Secretary, he has made significant contributions to the finance departments of companies within the real estate and startup sectors.

Having worked with organisations operating across multiple countries, Abhishek brings a deep understanding of international taxation to the table. Notably, he achieved an impressive 42nd rank in 12th grade under the AP Education Board, demonstrating a strong academic foundation to complement his professional achievements.

Aparna Pandurangan

Head of Operations

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Aparna is leading the finance and operations at Serein. She has also been responsible for Serein’s online platform, customer management, and marketing.

She works closely with Serein’s 500+ long-term partners to ensure they are compliant with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) law. Aparna is a workshop facilitator on topics like the prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace in languages like Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

Aparna Pandurangan holds a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Anna University, Chennai.

Siri Prasad

Lawyer

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Siri Prasad is a Safety and PoSH Expert at Serein and serves as an External Member of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) for Serein’s clients. Her work is not limited to, but includes advising in legal procedures, best practices for safe work cultures, and reviewing of PoSH policies and labor law compliance.

Siri is a Gold Medallist and holds a BBA, LLB (Hons.) from Christ University and a Masters in Science (International Employment Relations) from the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she also served as the EDI Officer.

Ruchika

Guest Consultant (Gender)

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Ruchika assists with research and facilitation of sessions on domestic violence, sexual harassment, employee well-being, and women’s leadership. She is a feature writer for Serein’s blogs where she writes about gender, women’s history, domestic violence, and sexual harassment awareness in the workplace. 

Ruchika is a published author with books like ‘Concubinage, Race and Law in Early Colonial Bengal: Bequeathing Intimacy, Servicing the Empire’ published by Routledge, Taylor, and Francis publications. She has been teaching History at the University of Delhi for over a decade. She has a Ph.D. in History from the Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Amaan Sayed

Designer

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Amaan Sayed crafts visually compelling animations for learning and marketing collaterals that align with Serein’s vision of inclusion, diversity, and safety. With a focus on refined yet resonant design, Amaan crafts content that both captivates and communicates with purpose.

Amaan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animation Film Design from Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune, with a robust background in orchestrating creative initiatives. His passion for art and design fuels his work, infusing each project with dynamic and thoughtful energy.

Elina Tiliba

DEI expert

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Elina is a certified coach who works with leaders, entrepreneurs and business teams from over 30 countries. At Serein, she facilitates sensitisation sessions for clients across the globe.

Her passion lies in empowering individuals to maximise their personal and professional potential, enabling them to achieve both success and fulfilment.

With a commitment to the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) Coaching Core Competencies and Code of Ethics, Elina brings over 1000 hours of individual coaching and 400 hours of team facilitation, workshops, and coaching groups to her coaching practice.

Anjali Pathak

Psychologist

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Anjali Pathak is a PoSH and DEI Expert at Serein and serves as an External Member of the Internal Committee for Serein’s clients. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Montfort College, Bangalore, and brings with her a strong foundation in working with individuals across age groups and diverse emotional and psychological concerns. With a keen interest in mental health and social impact, Anjali has been actively engaging in conversations around emotional well-being, inclusion, and respectful workplaces.

Rucha

Designer

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Rucha Joglekar is a passionate designer who loves bringing ideas and stories to life through thoughtful and engaging visuals. With a keen eye for detail and a natural talent for storytelling, Rucha creates designs that captivate and connect with people on a deeper level.
A graduate in Communication Design from Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune, Rucha is driven by a love for conversation and imagination. She enjoys exploring different perspectives, asking questions, and turning those answers into visual narratives that spark curiosity and emotion.
Rucha’s work is fueled by her passion for creativity and her belief in the power of visuals to tell meaningful stories, making her designs both memorable and impactful.

Thejaswini CA

LMS Platform Associate

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Thejaswini is responsible for the operations and maintenance of Serein’s in-house e-learning platform. She assists customers to deliver learning content and assess employee engagement through Serein’s tracking system.

Thejaswini is also engaged with finance and other operations to ensure Serein’s 500+ long-term partners are compliant with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) law.

Thejaswini holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Application from Field Marshal KM Cariappa College, Kodagu.

Oslin Saldanha

HR Representative

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Oslin brings structure and clarity to the HR function at Serein, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and championing a people-first approach across teams. She plays a pivotal role in streamlining internal processes, aligning talent strategies with business goals to drive efficiency and engagement.

A graduate in Business Administration, Oslin is passionate about employee engagement, compliance, and fostering positive, inclusive workplace cultures.

Armaan

Designer

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Arathi leads the design and execution of DEI measurement tools for global partners. These include Serein’s Diversity Index, the scope of unconscious bias in recruitment and promotions, and the scope of unconscious bias in external messaging. 

She has also designed a standardized tool to review company policies and products through an inclusion lens. Arathi leads workshops on inclusion, unconscious bias, domestic violence, mental health, and well-being. 

Arathi is a published researcher with Master’s degrees in Applied Psychology and Criminology from Bond University, Australia. Her experience includes working with people from different backgrounds, including refugee groups.

Sri Padmavathi C

Finance consultant

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Sri Padmavathi C specialises in providing accounting consulting services to companies. She helps in assisting & maintaining Serein’s Books of Accounts, GST, TDS, PT filing, financial statements preparation & audit review.

She holds an MBA with Finance Specialisation from Annamalai University, and has also has done CA articleship under CA Tom Joseph’s guidance.

Balaji P

Design consultant

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Balaji has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from PSV Engineering College and has practised UX design at Growth School in Bangalore.

As an associate UX/UI designer at Krishworks, Balaji is responsible for collecting client requirements and converting them into usable digital products using UX principles. He also helps in maintaining brand identity and aesthetics in the products by creating UI design systems and high-fidelity screens. For Serein, Balaji has designed the PoSH LMS Product and the website.

Kaushik Mazumdar

Software Engineer

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Kaushik has 14+ years of experience across IoT, Systems, Gaming, and Telecom, building high volume production applications and products with worldwide presence.

He looks after the technology and education segment of Krishworks, and has built Ed-Tech products to improve English Literacy in rural areas of India with QR coded books, Smart Classrooms, Teacher Trainings and increased involvement of parents.

Kaushik holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. He mentors a young and dynamic team aligned to the vision of Krishworks. Outside of work, he is a fitness and technology enthusiast, and loves running and swimming.

Platform

Analyse

Diagnose your culture health to surpass global standards

Measure and benchmarking
Engage employees
Evolve your culture

Build

Implement changes that enhance productivity and performance

Understand bias
Train your employees
Practice inclusive hiring
Orient your leadership

Comply

Avert risks and stay updated on your statutory responsibilities

PoSH (India)
Worker Protection Act (UK)
Eliminate harassment globally
Implementing labour policies

Insights

Fuel your culture with research and insights on leading change, growth, and engagement

Blogs
Legal Insights
Reports

In the news

See how we’re making headlines and shaping conversations that matter

Podcast

Bold conversations on inclusion where history meets modern thought leadership

Customers

Explore our global client footprint, industry expertise and regional impact

Meet the team

Meet the team of experts behind the ideas and impact that drive our work

Featured

Try Us