Meet Your Mentors!

Our mentors at D-Zone include industry professionals and experienced educators who are passionate about empowering youth. They bring a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to our workshops, ensuring participants receive top-quality guidance and support.

Anya Gupta

CEO of D-Zone

Anya is a Year 10 student who excels in youth theatre and leadership roles. She has been actively involved with the Australian Navy Cadets and SarasCare's D-Zone program. Anya has also been recognised for her debate skills and actively volunteers in various community initiatives.

Dr. Mukesh Soni

Robotics Instructor

Mukesh is a qualified Electronics Engineer with a doctorate in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Melbourne. His passion for technology and education has kept him active in academia for the past 13 years.

Program Mentors

Dhaanvi Sharma

Dance Instructor

Dhaanvi is a trained Kathak dancer. She performs annually with Samantaa Dance Company and holds an undergraduate degree in Kathak from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, India. She has won multiple national awards for solo and duet performances in Australia and India.

Betsy Sojan

Dance Instructor

Betsy is an Indian classical dancer who loves to teach and inspire people she meets along the way. Her bubbly personality, open mindedness and positive attitude to life, is not only reflected in her work but also in her creative explorations and community engagements.

Anna Bhardwaj

CEO of Melbourne Diwali

Anna, the CEO of Melbourne Diwali, is a passionate advocate for cultural diversity through dynamic events. With extensive expertise in project management, she teaches at Swinburne University of Technology, providing hands-on leadership in the field.

Payal Mehta

Wellness Expert

Payal Mehta is a spiritual wellness facilitator who empowers women through transformative healing. She also supports children experiencing anxiety with her innovative kit designed to foster emotional regulation and well-being.

Workshop Mentors

Ganesh Shenoy

Data Architect

Ganesh is a Data Management Senior Specialist at Telstra, bringing over 20 years of expertise in data governance and metadata management. He architects complex data solutions across the Telecom OSS/BSS, Banking, and Financial Services sectors.

Gautam Gupta

CEO of SarasCare

Gautam Gupta, founder of SarasCare, is a visionary leader with a deep commitment to community development. His innovative approach has transformed SarasCare into a vital support network for vulnerable populations in Melbourne.

Dr. Reet Kaur

IT Evangelist

Reet is a highly experienced researcher in social impact and ICT4D, with a strong background in project management and community development. She has a proven track record in both academia and industry, and holds a Ph. in Information Technology.

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