India
Giovanna Mingarelli
Senior Advisor
Giovanna Mingarelli is a founding senior advisor of Bright Mind. She is a crowdsourcing expert, public speaker and writer. As the CEO and Co-Founder of M&C Consulting, she brings critical solutions to how companies, organizations and governments can fuse traditional communications with new media. To this effect, she has worked with organizations and companies in Ottawa, New York, Birmingham, Seattle and Helsinki in developing innovative digital communications strategies.
Throughout her career, Giovanna has worked with several federal government agencies as well as for a former Prime Minister of Canada. She has been a Parliamentary witness, a guest lecturer and a keynote speaker at events and conferences relating to women in politics and
digital democracy.
She has contributed to and has been interviewed by: Harvard Business School, The Huffington Post, CBC/Radio-Canada, The Globe and Mail and The Toronto Star for her contributions to various social entrepreneurship and youth engagement initiatives, including Global Dignity Canada. In 2011, Giovanna was named a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum and in 2015 she was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the WXN. She holds a degree in Political Science and International Relations from Carleton University.
Helping Communities in India
Welcome to the Bright Mind team in India. As part of our global mission, we focus on expanding our impact through transformative wellness initiatives that promote education and sustainable development. Our India chapter is a vital hub for volunteer engagement and social-emotional mentoring, connecting global resources with local needs.
Wellness and Education
We provide classes to hundreds of students from low-income families in Delhi, Bihar, and beyond. In addition to promoting physical health, focus, and emotional well-being through yoga and art, we offer high-quality education delivered by experienced international educators.
Services for Highly Vulnerable Individuals
Our Street Care initiative serves individuals experiencing homelessness and low-income families, with a focus on chronically underserved households. We provide social-emotional mentoring alongside direct aid and access to essential health resources.
Join Us
We are always interested in welcoming others to join us; no prior experience is required. Contact us at:
India Address: A204, Augustus CHS, LODHA PARADISE, Majiwada, Thane West – 400601
Reena Shakya
Co-Director, Bright Mind India
Reena Shakya,the Co-Director at Bright Mind India, facilitates mindfulness-based learning experiences, communication development, and community wellbeing programs. She maintains a grounded and compassionate approach to creating supportive environments for learning and reflection.
With experience across education, retreat centers, and meditation-based communities in India, Reena teaches and supports facilitation. She has served as a home tutor for school students (Grades 5–12) and coordinated programs, guest relations, and communication support at organizations including Bamboo Grove Retreat Center in Bir and other institutions in Delhi and Kalimpong.
Her strengths lie in communication, attentiveness, and creating a calm, inclusive space for learning and reflection.
Reena holds a Master’s degree in Zoology from Agra University and is fluent in Hindi and English. She combines academic discipline with practical experience in education and community-based environments.
Pravin Shakya
Co-Director, Bright Mind India
Pravin Shakya is the Co-Director at Bright Mind India, where he brings approximately 20 years of experience in education, program leadership, and community development. His work is grounded in a deep commitment to holistic wellness, mindfulness, emotional wellbeing, and creating meaningful learning environments that support personal growth and balanced living.
Since 2008, Pravin has played a key role working at Deer Park Institute, helping organize nearly 1,000 programs and fostering meaningful learning environments. His approach combines traditional wisdom with practical application, making wellness accessible and relevant to modern life.
He contributes at the executive level to initiatives that support education, community development, and inner growth. Through his leadership, Pravin continues to guide and support individuals toward balanced, mindful, and purposeful living rooted in compassion and well being.
Bright Mind is expanding its team in India and offering exciting opportunities across various domains. We’re looking for passionate individuals to join us.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or someone eager to volunteer, Bright Mind offers a dynamic, purpose-driven environment where your work truly makes an impact.
Click on this link to find out more about our open positions and apply today.