#ACTuallyAwesome | Diksha Nawany Growing up in Mumbai, Diksha saw stark inequalities all around her, making the need for change feel urgent and obvious. Studying economics deepened her understanding of these complexities, but she was eager to apply that knowledge in real-world settings. She began her career at a startup focused on solving underemployment, then moved to Dasra, where she built and scaled a sanitation advocacy platform and drove collective action. That experience gave her a bird’s-eye view of impact at scale and sparked her curiosity about venture philanthropy. Joining ACT as Fellow, #ACTForHealth was a natural next step, allowing her to explore and support innovative solutions—especially in health, a space that has always been close to her heart. Her biggest hope? More women in leadership roles, not as exceptions but as the norm. Diksha envisions a world where women have equal access to decision-making spaces across sectors. At ACT, Diksha thrives in its culture of distributed leadership. Titles don’t dictate contribution—everyone brings their expertise, from tech to government, to drive change together. The diversity of perspectives, shared ownership, and collective mission make the work all the more powerful. And through it all, Diksha brings a ray of sunshine and positivity to the team, making even the toughest challenges feel a little lighter. #CoFoundersOfSocialChange #ThisIsUs
