Editorial Team
Ruchika Kumar (Editor)
Ruchika is a veteran journalist with more than 15 years of diverse experience in ‘Journalism and
Communication’. She has previously worked full-time with CNBC and Exchange4Media as part of
the core editorial team and also in consulting roles with many other media platforms. At the
TheCSRUniverse, Ruchika leads a young and dynamic editorial team to bring
CSR/ESG/SDG/social sector news, analysis and valuable industry insights to make this domain
vibrant. Reach her at ruchika@thecsruniverse.com
Somesh Menon (Executive Editor)
Somesh leads key editorial responsibilities with special focus on analytical and investigative
stories in the domains of CSR, ESG, SDG. He carries a rich experience of 9 years of writing and
reporting in Development Sector and his current focus remains development around
sustainability issues. Somesh leads day-to-day editorial operation and strategic collaboration
efforts with Corporates, NGOs and other social sector organisations. Reach him at somesh@thecsruniverse.com
Shweta Singh (Consulting Editor)
Shweta has more than 13 years of diverse industry experience in Journalism, Corporate
Communication, Teaching and Training. She has previously worked with Confederation of Indian
Industries (CII) and top communication agencies in India. A PhD in Mass Communication, she
leads research and monitors quality at TheCSRUniverse.com. Reach her at shweta@thecsruniverse.com
Medha Gupta (Consultant Editor)
A seasoned professional adept at storytelling, Medha Gupta has more than 15 years of
experience in journalism and publishing, As a reporter, editor and development communication
professional, she has donned many hats, demonstrating adaptability in today's media landscape.
The leitmotif of her career has been to bring positive change in the children’s space. Leading
editorial functions in children’s publishing at Penguin Random House and HarperCollins India in
the past, she has been fostering learning among young minds for over a decade.
She contributes towards covering special stories and reports for TheCSRUniverse.
Reach her at medha@thecsruniverse.com
Nancy Johri (Senior Correspondent)
Nancy is a senior communication professional with a decade-long experience in Journalism and
Mass Communication. She has previously worked in different positions at Careers360, which is
the leading platform in education domain. Nancy is a passionate traveller and she frequently
shares her travelling experience with masses through different travelling websites. At
TheCSRUniverse, she covers news and does analytical stories along with interviews with industry
leaders. Reach her at nancy@thecsruniverse.com
Mayank Mishra (Assistant Editor)
A passionate communication professional, Mayank has more than 8 years of experience in
development communication. At TheCSRUniverse, he covers day-to-day news stories and also
leads 'Special Reports' which has become valuable resources for the industry. Reach him at mayank@thecsruniverse.com
Shrishti Rao (Senior Correspondent)
A prolific writer, Shrishti reports on key updates in the social sector. She leads the research
efforts and takes special editorial coverage projects to bring insightful reports on
TheCSRUnvierse.com. Shrishti is also working on creating a comprehensive list of Corporates
and NGOs at TheCSRUniverse platform. Reach her at shrishti@thecsruniverse.com
Ayush Patel (Reporter)
A passionate journalist in the development sector, Ayush has worked with an NGO prior to his
current role in TheCSRUniverse. His analytical ability brings edge to his data-driven stories that
he does for this platform.
Research & Design Team
Sia (Research & Art Director)
She oversees the Design and Research at TheCSRUniverse. She comes with a multi-disciplinary
background of Management and Art History. Sia has worked extensively in the rural sector with
the PAN Himalayan Grassroots Foundation – a women’s cooperative in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand,
where she gained valuable experience in the area of women empowerment, sustainable
development and environment conservation.
A Masters in Management from NIFT as well as Art History from the prestigious National
Museum Institute, Sia has travelled extensively to various part of the world to understand arts
and aesthetics.
Arya Ameshi (Research Associate)
A student of humanities, Arya is closely involved with the day-to-day data mining for analytical
news reporting at TheCSRUniverse.
Strategic Collaboration & Partnership Team
Alok Raman (Head – Strategic Collaboration and Partnerships)
Alok Raman leads the Strategic Collaboration and Partnerships at TheCSRUniverse.com. A
seasoned marketing & sales professional, Alok has a rich experience of 15 years in various
sectors including Real Estate, FMCG and Logistics. Reach him atalok@thecsruniverse.com
Govind Kumar (Consultant, Strategic Collaboration and Partnerships)
Govind has been working in the development sector for more than 10 years now. He designs
innovative collaboration opportunities and works on customising the platform offerings for
potential collaboration with various stakeholders. If you see any new opportunity to work with us, reach him at govind@thecsruniverse.com | Phone: +91- +91-85956 16056
Tridipt Maurya (Manager, Marketing)
Tridipt has about 3 years of experience in marketing. His efforts at TheCSRUniverse.com are
dedicated towards reaching out to our stakeholders for mutually beneficial partnerships.
Technology Team
Sarvesh Saxena (Technology Lead)
Sarvesh carries an experience of more than 7 years in website technology management. He has
led technology teams at 2 start-ups in his previous stints. He is the brain behind building the
digital platform of TheCSRUniverse.
Shikha Sharma (UI/UX Developer)
Shikha is an NIT graduate in Computer Science Engineering. At TheCSRUniverse, she ensures
that the platform keep running smooth and glitch-free. She also keeps a tab on user engagement
and user experience at the platform
