RAHUL
Rahul is an enthusiastic learner and intrepid traveller who has devoted his professional life to inspiring others through experiential learning. He has taken the helm of his enthusiasm for sustainable practises and transformed it into a voyage of self-discovery and exploration for others. He is an author, educator, and the co-founder of Travellers' University. He has created and led a number of workshops and learning excursions, much like an experienced explorer guiding his ship over uncharted seas, to assist several young minds in navigating the turbulent waters of interconnections between oneself, society, and the rest of nature. At Travellers' University, Rahul is assisting young people by using his aptitude for mentoring to help them find their own paths in life by examining their passions, values, and purposes. From a young age, he was dissatisfied with the current system and frequently found himself reflecting about important subjects like education, social injustice, the role of money, etc. In search of learning from alternative modalities of education, he made the decision to leave his educational system after realising his inquiries and inquisitiveness had no place there. He has collaborated with other grassroots groups to further his understanding. In order to highlight the tales of transformation by ordinary people and deepen his awareness of topics like climate change, sustainability, and education, he has travelled widely around India.
PREKSHA
Preksha is curious by nature and empathetic in action. She considers each conversation, experience, and engagement as a learning opportunity and enjoys subtle nuances of everyday life. She has spent the past few years understanding education through different lenses- from coaching school leaders for two years in a public-school system as a Gandhi Fellow, to spending a month experiencing a student’s life in an urban slum of Thane, to spending four months traveling to different schools in India - understanding varied education models.
ASHWINI
Ashwini Shah is an explorer at heart, guided by a sense of purpose rooted in curiosity, compassion, and connection. He sees life as a continuous journey of learning, experimentation, and transformation. His love for slow, immersive travel has taken him across India, where he engages deeply with people, landscapes, and lived wisdom. A seasonal hiker and mountain enthusiast, he finds clarity and renewal in the mountains, where nature, solitude, and reflection come together for him. At Travellers' University Ashwini serves as a Facilitator, Educator, and Mentor, supporting youth in their journeys of self-discovery and community engagement. With strong expertise in Programme Operations and Financial Management, he is key in building robust internal systems and mentoring youth across TU’s programmes. He is also a member of the Keeday Community, a micro-solidarity network of youth working on socio-environmental projects. At TU, Ashwini curates learning immersion experiences that challenge mainstream education, centering values of curiosity, empathy, integrity, shared learning, and a commitment to collective and systemic transformation.
ASHIK
Ashik Krishnan is a traveller, venture socialist, and weaver of people, communities and stories. He is an advocate of conversations, using dialogue as a tool to explore real human emotions, and build consciousness and awareness in a world that is turning highly transactional. At Travellers' University, Ashik designs and facilitates various travel-based learning programmes oriented towards imagining an inclusive and just world. He also leads the knowledge curation vertical in the organisation, documenting and publishing books and content. Ashik is also the co-creator of Learning City Thrissur which facilitates learning, builds awareness and undertakes actions on socially and ecologically relevant areas to aid localisation and promotes active citizenry in Thrissur. Working on new ideas and weaving youth networks is what makes him feel alive and present. He enjoys cooking for his kin, and his superpowers include writing, active listening and chocolate making.
