Leadership Team
Purple Umbrella Foundation
Monieka Khanna
Advisor to the Festival
Helping shape a national platform where young people can learn, create, collaborate, and lead.
Profile Story
Leadership with purpose and impact.
Monieka is a visionary education leader and institution-builder, known for her deep commitment to nurturing young minds and reimagining learning spaces. With over two decades of experience in school leadership, she has shaped some of India’s most respected educational environments...
Monieka is a visionary education leader and institution-builder, known for her deep commitment to nurturing young minds and reimagining learning spaces. With over two decades of experience in school leadership, she has shaped some of India’s most respected educational environments with a focus on empathy, creativity, and critical thinking. Monieka’s approach combines strategic foresight with a grounded understanding of what young people need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. A passionate advocate for holistic education, she believes in the power of storytelling, civic engagement, and environmental consciousness to transform students into changemakers. Her work is rooted in fostering purpose-driven communities where education goes beyond classrooms and becomes a tool for social impact. As a mentor and collaborator, she is known for her intuitive leadership, strong institutional values, and unwavering belief in the potential of the next generation.
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