Leadership & Governance
Kriti is small by design. Every child, every family, and every conversation passes through people who care deeply and bring real expertise. Meet the team behind the work — and the board that holds it steady.
Interested in joining us — as staff, a volunteer, or a board member? Get in touch.
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Divya co-founded Kriti to develop inclusive, rights-based education for children and youth with diverse learning needs. With a doctorate in Education and almost two decades of experience, she leads Kriti's pedagogical direction and advocacy efforts.
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Karishma co-founded Kriti and leads its day-to-day operations. With a Master's in Early Childhood Education, a background in Linguistics, and training as a registered nurse, she brings a wealth of expertise to Kriti's work with young children and families. Karishma is completing additional qualifications in Education (PGDE).
Mehreen Fatima
Instructor
Mehreen Fatima is a psychology student who thinks learning works best when it doesn't feel like work. She speaks 5 languages, which means conversations with her tend to wander in interesting directions. Curious by nature, she's happy to teach and just as happy to be taught. Mehreen especially wants to teach Cantonese to NCS students, because she believes everyone deserves to feel included — she doesn't just speak languages, she builds bridges with them.
Bhisan Rai
Instructor
Bhisan brings a decade of fashion styling experience to a new venture in early childhood education. His creative eye and care in tailoring his work to each individual naturally carry over to supporting young children with diverse learning needs.
Alisha Jabeen
Instructor
Alisha is pursuing a double degree in Business and Psychology and is fascinated by what drives people. A natural people-person, she's always ready to listen, learn, and grow — and she brings that curiosity to creating learning environments that are engaging, inspiring, and meaningful.
Anjali Pun
Instructor
Anjali is an undergraduate studying English and Psychology who thinks learning should empower students, not daunt them. She makes it her priority to build a classroom where children feel safe and seen, and brings her English background to support literacy and language. She finds real joy in watching children reach their potential — a firm believer that, with the right mindset, learning can be enjoyable.
Pushpa Gurung
A recipient of the HKSAR Government's Commendation for Community Service (2004), Pushpa has spent over four decades supporting Nepalese families in Hong Kong. She advises Kriti on community engagement and family advocacy, particularly for families navigating SEN services.
Director
Christopher Lavender
Founding Director of the Kadoorie Charitable Foundation (1997-2019) and former Commander of the British Gurkhas, Christopher advises Kriti on strategy and philanthropy. He chairs Studer Trust and consults internationally on strategic giving.
Director
Tanka (Ray) Rana
Chief Advisor to the Hong Kong Nepalese Federation and Advisory Board Member of the Multicultural Activity Centre, Tanka brings decades of community leadership and policy advisory experience to Kriti's board. He advises on community engagement and Kriti's positioning within Hong Kong's ethnically diverse community landscape
Director
Dr. Valerie Pereira
Assistant Professor in the Division of Speech Therapy at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Valerie trained as a speech-language therapist in London and has practised in the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong. She is Programme Leader and Clinical Director of CUHK's MSc in Speech-Language Pathology, and advises Kriti on speech, language, and communication support for children.
Advisor
Peggy Kan
Speech Therapy Specialist at CUHK and Clinical Coordinator of its MSc in Speech-Language Pathology, Peggy holds a Master of Speech Therapy from PolyU and a BA in Psychology from UCLA. Her work focuses on autism spectrum disorder, fluency disorders, and reading difficulties, and she has co-authored ASD training kits for professionals. She advises Kriti on evidence-based support for children with communication needs.
Advisor