THE MINDS BEHIND KITAAB
Meet the visionaries, designers, and environmental stewards driving our mission.
Operations and Leadership
Nethra Balaji
Founder & CEO
Nethra Balaji
Founder & CEO
A sustainability fein, super passionate about animals when I'm not thinking about nature☘️🩷
Kasvi Raheja
Advisory Operations Lead
Kasvi Raheja
Advisory Operations Lead
Hi, I’m Kasvi. I’m a current med student and have been working with Kitaab since 2023. I hope to contribute more and more to Kitaab’s mission of providing everyone with the chance to learn and study.
Harshit Patil
Chief Operations Officer
Harshit Patil
Chief Operations Officer
Hi, I am Harshit Patil, a Grade 12 student at Gems UIS. I aspire to pursue a career in mechatronics and am passionate about technology, sustainability, and community-driven initiatives.
Collections Department
Yash Gupta
Head of Collections
Yash Gupta
Head of Collections
I am a Grade 11 CBSE student at Bright Riders School in the UAE, and I am passionate about making a positive social effect. With a broad background in leadership, volunteering, and event planning, I am constantly looking for ways to give back to the community. My goal is to contribute to programs that promote positive change while also developing as a responsible leader.
Aarav Trivedi
Collections Manager
Aarav Trivedi
Collections Manager
Aarav Trivedi, a 14-year-old award-winning author, writes not under pressure but when his heart calls, drawing inspiration from nature, emotions, and his neurodiverse perspective. His latest series, written through the lens of a neurodivergent child, explores empathy, environmental care, and inner strength. Honored with accolades such as the RobinAge Bright Sparks Award, Literoma Junior Star Award, Visionary Author 2025, and the International Excellence Author Award 2025, Aarav’s works have been featured in several leading platforms, Zoomerang, Beyond The Box, Spectrum The Awareness Project, Enlit Kids and Talking Fingers. Beyond writing, he supports the Kitaab Organisation, redistributing books to underprivileged children, and finds joy in painting, baking, piano, and music. His journey reminds us that neurodiversity is not a limitation but a different brilliance, proving that stories don’t need to shout to be heard — sometimes they only need to whisper, and the world listens.
Partnerships and Distribution
Hari Ganesh Babu
Head of Partnerships & Distribution
Hari Ganesh Babu
Head of Partnerships & Distribution
STEM Enthusiast by day, environmental advocate always.
Piyush Shitole
Partnerships Manager
Piyush Shitole
Partnerships Manager
Hi, I’m Piyush. As Head of Partnerships & Distributions at Kitaab, I connect with schools, communities, and organizations to make sure every book finds the right home. Passionate about learning, teamwork, and creating impact through education.
Quality Check
Wafa Salman
Head of Quality Check
Wafa Salman
Head of Quality Check
Ensuring every Kitaab meets our highest standards of quality and durability.
Outreach & Community Engagement
Kathy Ann
Outreach Manager
Kathy Ann
Outreach Manager
Social, approachable, and all about helping where I can.
Human Resources & Finance
Srinanda Patra
Head of HR & Finance
Srinanda Patra
Head of HR & Finance
Always driven and ready to take on any challenge
Jessica Abraham
HR Coordinator
Jessica Abraham
HR Coordinator
Proof that a little madness, a lot of passion, and zero chill can take you places.
Technology & Digital Infrastructure
Arvin Das
Technology Manager
Arvin Das
Technology Manager
I'm Arvin, a tech enthusiast and the Technology Manager at Kitaab. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to enhance our operations and create innovative solutions for our community.
Marketing & Social Media
Reet Raichandani
Head of Social Media
Reet Raichandani
Head of Social Media
I currently study in 10th grade, at Gems United Indian School. My hobbies are dancing and playing volleyball. I hope to create impactful content for the Kitaab team, and encourage people to be apart of the movement.
Prakhar Sinha
Graphic Designer
Prakhar Sinha
Graphic Designer
I currently study in the 11th grade, here at Bright Riders School. My hobbies are Drumming and I’m a part-time DJ. I look forward to working with the Kitaab Team and contributing towards society one step at a time.
Harshika Chandrasekar
Graphic Designer
Harshika Chandrasekar
Graphic Designer
I supervise the functionings of our social media, and also help out with the designs for the posts :))
Aysha Mehreen
Junior Graphic Designer
Aysha Mehreen
Junior Graphic Designer
I’m Aysha, an 8th grader who enjoys bringing ideas to life----whether through reading, designing, or just being curious about the world around me.