Who We Are

"My time with this project has taught me valuable lessons about conflict, trust, my own needs, communication, and human interactions that I aspire to take into my life. What excites me about Living Bridges is that we are making Nonviolent Communication accessible to many, and bringing its learnings and uses into social change spaces."

Have you ever written to the [email protected] ID, and received a quick response that holds both warmth and clarity? The voice behind the email is of Aditya Prakash (Design Researcher at Quicksand Design Studio; Living Bridges Coordination Team, enCOMPASSion). As the Participant Coordinator for Living Bridges, Aditya's focus is on ensuring that each participant is engaged with and supported through their journey with us. Aditya also designed the first Living Bridges logo, which has also shaped our current visual vocabulary.

"What excites me about Living Bridges is that we are practising being bridges and curating a learning space for others who'd like to connect across differences. To make change self-led, self-development must be accessible—and I think it's pretty cool that we can offer that!"

Pranjal Tiwari (Consultant at Coverdale; Head of Human Resources, enCOMPASSion) is a mediator and facilitator. Pranjal has a background in political science and international affairs, topics that he still follows closely. Having worked in the social development sector before, Pranjal aims to bring the principles of nonviolent communication in social change so that change is self-led.

"I was drawn to the Living Bridges project because it helps me stretch from the internal and interpersonal application of NVC to working towards social impact."

Ranjitha Jeurkar (Certified Trainer, Center for Nonviolent Communication; Founder, Connext Coaching) lives in Bangalore, India, where she shares NVC with individuals and organizations. Ranjitha began her career as a communications professional, and for the last six years worked in the non-profit sector, in the space of mental health awareness. She brings her skills from both of these spaces to the work she does now.

As Founder and Sole Proprietor of Connext, Ranjitha also helps co-anchor this project alongside enCOMPASSion, and brings her clear vision and insight to our communication, our vision and direction, and a deep focus on making social change doable."

"I've been a part of this project since its inception, and I find deep delight and joy in how this project has grown and evolved. I dream that Living Bridges can demystify the path of nonviolence, sustainable changemaking, and to make visible the natural links between inner and social transformation."

Manasi Saxena (Certified Trainer and Board Member, Center for Nonviolent Communication; Founder/CEO, enCOMPASSion) is a learning facilitator whose focus lies around the intersection of spiritual/personal growth and social change/community development. She works closely with communities at the grassroots, to foster paradigm of sustainability, collaboration and resilience through community-driven social change.