Folarin Olabisi

Folarin is a project manager for Street Care and Bright Mind. He is of Nigerian Descent and resides in Nigeria. Folarin studied Law in Nigeria and has been called to the Nigerian Bar. Folarin is a qualified Legal Practitioner but nonetheless, he is on our team as a Project Manager. Folarin is vast in Project Management as he has undergone various online and live classes on Project Management and his interest in Project Management has seen him succeed in handling various projects for Bright Mind. Apart from carrying out his duties as a Project Manager, he also helps in giving legal opinion on trivial legal issues as a result of his background in law. Folarin is passionate about volunteering and has volunteered for various non-profit organizations and Start-ups in Nigeria such as, Centre for 21st Century Issues, Lexlam Nigeria, Law and Tech amongst others. He is also the pioneer volunteer for The Health-Wise Foundation. Folarin has achieved remarkable feat through volunteering as a result of his desire and passion to help others and this has led to him being one of the Delegates at the International Model United Nations on three occasions (IMUN 37.0, 35.0 and 34.0). He participated fully in the conference and he submitted position papers in the three conferences. Folarin sees himself volunteering more for Bright Mind Enrichment and Schooling and ensuring that his impact is felt and ultimately, joining minds to helping Bright Mind Enrichment and Schooling achieve its mission, aim and objectives.

Reena Shakya

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

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.