OUR TEAM

COACH OF I.I.M.U.N.

Rishabh Shah

Rishabh Shah

Founder

Apart from having founded an organization that has gone on to become one of the world's largest youth-run organizations, Rishabh is a visiting faculty at various colleges. Via his organization I.I.M.U.N., he has been a mentor to thousands of students - many of those who have worked with him are now elected members of government, civil servants, lawyers, business leaders, doctors, and authors all now spreading their own ideas of India. He also runs multiple businesses, serves on the Boards of various universities, runs a foundation, and helps manage his family's company. A cricketing aficionado, he loves chess, diving, reading and occasionally penning his thoughts. In his own words, he likes to be called 'just another young person helping young people'.

CORE COUNCIL

Mr. Abhishek Dhawan

Abhishek Dhawan

Chief Mentor

Abhishek Dhawan joined the organization as a volunteer in 2014. With over a decade of association with I.I.M.U.N., he is known for multitasking and is considered one of the most approachable individuals with a sense of humor. He has won several awards for academic proficiency both in school and college and has completed his masters from Mumbai University. A true believer in hard work and perseverance, he possesses an unmatched passion for his work. Nothing drives him more than providing a platform for young minds to flourish into leaders, a goal that I.I.M.U.N. constantly strives to achieve. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and exploring different cuisines around the globe, so much so that his love for food has led him to run a micro food blog on Instagram.

Mrs. Anjani Raipat

Anjani Raipat

Chief Mentor

Anjani, originally from Ranchi, is a seasoned legal professional whose three-month internship at I.I.M.U.N. blossomed into over eight years of dedicated service. Her journey reflects a deep commitment to the organization's mission and a passion for social justice. At I.I.M.U.N., Anjani wears multiple hats, handling partnerships, legal matters, and logistics while serving as the Chief Mentor. Growing up in a smaller city, she recognizes the immense untapped potential in India's less urbanized areas. This understanding fuels her passion for bringing opportunities to these regions, aligning perfectly with I.I.M.U.N.'s goal of reaching cities that often go unnoticed.
Her dedication to making education a fundamental right for everyone is not just a professional endeavor but a personal mission. She inspires young leaders through her mentorship and exemplifies the power of empathy and passion in creating meaningful change.

Mr. Ateeb Imtiyaz

Ateeb Imtiyaz

Chargé d’affaires

Ateeb is from Kashmir, also known as the "Paradise on Earth." His journey began at a young age, when he joined the organisation as a student in grade 11 after being inspired by the organisation's work, which he witnessed while attending one of our conferences in Srinagar. Since then, he has been volunteering at I.I.M.U.N. for over 4+ years. As a core council member, he oversees the organization's entire social media presence in addition to leading a large team of volunteers in Srinagar. He has travelled extensively throughout the country to carry out various projects for the organisation. He is passionate about sports and has received many accolades for it throughout his school career.

Mr. Deepaknarayan S Bharadwaj

Deepaknarayan S Bharadwaj

Chargé d’affaires

Deepaknarayan hails from the cultural capital of Karnataka - Mysuru. He began his journey with I.I.M.U.N. as a delegate in 2018 at our Mysuru chapter, and currently serves in the organisations core council overseeing our substance department. In the past 4+ years he has spent at I.I.M.U.N. - he has travelled extensively throughout the country and also internationally to Tokyo and London under the banner of uniting the world the Indian way. He is passionate about the international relations and foreign policy arts. An enthusiast of the classical arts, he is a trained veena instrumental artiste and classical dancer.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mrs. Amber Fatima

Amber Fatima

Sr. Director

Born and raised in Srinagar, she completed her schooling from Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School before relocating to Mumbai for her higher education. At Jai Hind College, she pursued her +2 studies in Humanities.
In 2020, she started as an intern at I.I.M.U.N. and eventually she now serves as the role of Senior Director. Her responsibilities include diverse domains such as marketing, celebrity management, PR, logistics, social impact activities, and leading a team. Throughout her tenure, she has executed conferences across 10 cities in India including a summit in the United Kingdom.
She harbours a passion for law, advocating for justice and fairness. Her interests are in mysteries and in Sufi music. When not working, you'll find her reading mystery or humming. She embraces the ethos of exploration and believes in going to places.

Mr. Dhruv Agarwal

Dhruv Agarwal

Sr. Director

Dhruv Agarwal is a B.Tech Chemical Engineering Graduate. The 22-year-old has been associated with the organisation for the past 6 years starting his journey as a delegate today serving in the organisation for the past 4 years. A passionate orator he loves discussing Indian politics and governance. He has received opportunities to deliver addresses at the Indian Parliament and British Parliament during the execution of the respective marquee projects of the organisation. A firm believer in the values and vision of the organisation, he proudly calls I.I.M.U.N. his home. When he is not working, you are likely find him in the kitchen, grooving to the best of Bollywood!

Mr. Gourav Arora

Gourav Arora

Sr. Director

Gourav is a law student at the University of Mumbai. He has called I.I.M.U.N.his home for over four years. As a member of I.I.M.U.N.'s Leadership Team, he plays a pivotal role in the Conferences department. Having had the opportunity to work on the organization's marquee projects at prestigious venues such as the Indian Parliament, the British Parliament, and Raj Bhavan Dehradun he is determined to help impact young minds in all ways possible. He has led and executed conferences across the length and breadth of the country while he also continues to learn and grow himself.
Passionate about the legal world, you'll either find him discussing or debating with people around, listening to music and watching sitcoms. He is always committed to helping others grow by keeping in mind the vision of the organisation, Uniting the world - the Indian way.

Mr. Haris Prakash

Haris Prakash

Sr. Director

Haris Prakash serves as a Senior Director in the Conferences Department of the Organisation. He has called I.I.M.U.N. his home for over 4 years now. He leads the South Zone of the Conferences Department. Being a passionate medical enthusiast, he puts his best to balance both his academics and impacting students at different conferences. Haris is driven by a deep-seated belief in the power of youth to drive positive change on a global scale. He is committed to creating opportunities for young people to engage meaningfully with global issues, cultivate empathy, and develop into future leaders who advocate for peace and sustainable development.With a passion for international relations and youth empowerment, Haris brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his role, driving initiatives that foster global understanding and diplomatic skills among young leaders. If he is not working or studying, you will catch him speaking to his friends or listening to music.

Mrs. Pooja

Pooja

Sr. Director

Pooja currently serves as a Senior Director at I.I.M.U.N. and works in the East Zone of the Conferences Department. She is pursuing her academics at Delhi University. Passionate about the East of India, political science, and governance, she finds joy in interacting and understanding the perspective from a young person's lens and tries to impact their lives in the smallest possible way by putting together conferences for them. In her free time, you are likely to find her writing poems, listening to music or watching movies. She has called I.I.M.U.N. her home for over 3.5 years and lives by the quote "Everything comes to us that belongs to us if we create the capacity to receive it."

Mr. Ajay Piramal

Shreenidhi

Sr. Director

Shreenidhi is a 19 year old pursuing law as she serves as a Director in the Substance Department of I.I.M.U.N. She is passionate towards debating and researching and oversees the production and publication of the organisation's knowledge material. She believes that hardwork is the key to success and learning is an indefinite process. She has been part of I.I.M.U.N. for over 4 years, now calling it her home. If she is not working you will mostly find her in the music room or reading books.

Mrs. Stuti Tak

Stuti Tak

Sr. Director

Stuti joined the organization in the year 2020 and it's been a whirlwind ever since. Currently, she is working in the capacity of Senior Director and is responsible for working on the championship conference which is the organization's marquee event of the year. Born and raised in the vibrant state of Rajasthan, she completed her schooling from Chittorgarh before moving to the city of Mumbai for further studies at the University of Mumbai and now works at the headquarters of the organisation. I.I.M.U.N. is synonymous with family when it comes to her consideration. When she is not working you will find her clicking aesthetic pictures and seeking out new experiences.