Introducing one of the many inspiring women leaders from our SheAndPurpose Series, who’s disrupting systems and championing UN SDG Goal #5: Gender Equality.
Meet Dr. Saundarya Rajesh, Founder, Avtar, a force for positive change in the world of diversity and inclusion.
Recognizing the unconscious biases that often impact hiring and talent development, she founded Avtar to provide organizations with actionable data to measure and improve their #diversity metrics. But her vision goes beyond measurement – with projects like Project Puthri, she’s actively working to empower underprivileged girls in India.
At Avtar, they’re not just measuring the problem; they’re actively creating solutions. From AI-powered tools for inclusive hiring to data-backed leadership development programs, Avtar is reshaping how companies think about diversity.
Her achievements make her a true trailblazer. She’s an award-winning Social Entrepreneur, a sought-after Speaker, and a bestselling author.
Her work has earned her recognition such as the Ministry of Women & Child Development’s #100Women Achiever Award and the NITI Aayog’s Women Transforming India Award. But her journey is more than accolades – it’s about unlocking the potential in every workplace by empowering teams built on diversity.
Dr. Saundarya Rajesh reminds us that innovation can disrupt more than just business models; it can disrupt the systems that hold us back.
