Ms. Sanjana Chhantyal is dedicated to expanding women’s and youths’ access to education, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. At SDSN-Youth, she leads two youth and SDG-focused entrepreneurship accelerator programs. Sanjana is UN Women Asia and the Pacific's 30 for 2030 Youth Leader, USAID Youth Excel’s Global Youth Advisor and Max Thabiso Edkins Climate Ambassador. She was selected in the 2023 INvolve Heroes Role Model list supported by YouTube. A Fulbright Scholar and Emory MBA graduate, Sanjana has previously worked as a financial and investment analyst, and is currently the Project Manager at Criterion Institute, a non-profit think tank dedicated to expanding possibilities for how finance can be used for social change. She founded the Next Steps Project and conducts mentorship sessions to help aspiring students, especially young girls and first-generation students to make informed academic decisions. She co-founded the Stree-Shakti (Women in Energy) Project that encourages and prepares young women to pursue green jobs in Nepal’s Energy sector and support climate action.

Nalini Bhandari is an impact sector professional with a background in fostering collaborations between governments and organizations, driving impactful programs, and contributing to social development initiatives. Her experience extends across various sectors, including Primary education, rural women entrepreneurship development, and skill development. She holds a Master's degree in Social Entrepreneurship and a Bachelor's degree in Science.

An exceptionally self-motivated young professional with a keen interest in Sustainable Development, International Relations and Human Rights, enhanced by diverse experiences across Italy, Spain, Türkiye and Kazakhstan. Committed to driving positive change in the pursuit of a sustainable future. Dedicated to facilitating effective and impactful cross-cultural communication, always eager to contribute my skills and enthusiasm for development and social justice.

Kareena is currently an economics undergraduate at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Deeply passionate about the intersections between economics, international relations, sustainability, and social innovation, she actively seeks opportunities to broaden her understanding of these dynamic fields and contribute back to society. She currently serves as a project officer under the Youth Solutions Program, collaborating with a diverse team of individuals to upscale youth-led entrepreneurship projects.