Indrani Dasgupta Paul, a popular Indian model and TV presenter, comes from a Bengali family of engineers in Muscat. After pursuing a B.A. in Economics at Miranda House, Delhi University, she completed her M.A. in Economics at Jawaharlal Nehru University. At 18, she delved into the world of modelling and was crowned the ambassador for Lakmé and Allen Solly. She appeared on many runways, campaigns, and music videos and earned the Society Achiever’s Award in 2002. Other than pursuing her glamorous career, she passionately conducts women empowerment workshops. As a Trustee Member of the Apeejay School Managing Committee, she extends her impact on education and empowerment.

Sumit Das Gupta is the Founder-Director of ALLCAP Communications, a content and communications solution provider. He has 30 years of journalistic experience with the ABP Group. In December 2017, when he decided to start his own venture, Sumit was the Editor of Metro and t2 and Deputy Editor of The Telegraph. He has since been involved in ABP Digital as a Consultant.

At ALLCAP, he works closely with leading educational institutions like the Indian School of Business (ISB) and Ashoka University. He is on the Board of Studies for English and Mass Communication at St Xavier’s College, Kolkata, where he conducts communication workshops. He is also on the Education Committee of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Armed with an M.Sc. and a B.Ed. in Geography, Paromita Guha Ray began her career as a Geography teacher in the very halls where she now works as the Principal. With 27 years dedicated to teaching, education to her is about a culture of care – where teachers maximise the curiosity, passion, and talent of new generations. There’s no one-size-fits-all in her worldview. Instead, each student’s unique assets, interests, identities, and aspirations become the compass guiding them through the dynamic 21st-century terrain.

As the Principal of Apeejay School, Park Street, she dedicatedly charts its success story and inspires the teachers and staff members to employ innovative methods that elevate the joy of learning.

A passionate and sincere individual by nature, Anindita Banerjee believes in creating a happy environment at work. She constantly strives to ensure that everyone under her purview functions in a fair and respectful manner. She believes in being liberal and flexible with her ideas to keep up with the 21st century. Education, according to her, is a tool that empowers and prepares students – for life.

As an education expert, Atanu Rath has donned several hats – from being a City Coordinator for CBSE schools and NEET, an Affiliation Inspection Committee member and Lead Collaborator Principal, to assuming the role of CBSE’s Chief Nodal Practical Supervisor (CNPS), District Level Examination Centre Recommendation Committee (DLECRC) member, and the Vice President of the Sahodaya Group of Schools.

At Apeejay School, Bhubaneswar, he helps students identify and hone their unique talents while also focusing on holistic education. His mission is simple – to make school an exhilarating experience where students can learn, unlearn, and relearn.

Hailing from Kolkata, Mousumi Gupta has a Master’s degree in Anthropology. To her, success and progress aren’t about reaching a mere destination, it is a journey shared by every student and staff member of her school. She believes in embracing progress over perfection, making the learning experience not just enriching but also enjoyable. She is an expert at ensuring that every student under her wing feels seen, heard, and understood. As Principal, she aims to educate and engage everyone under her expert leadership and is determined to elevate Apeejay School, Haldia, to the pinnacle of educational excellence.