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Limabenla Jamir Nagaland Limabenla is an international development consultant and is involved in social policy design and evaluation, researching development policy and practice particularly in fragile and conflict-affected states. She is currently consulting for North East Leaders Connect. Previously, she was a consultant for the World Bank, in Washington DC, where she worked on citizen…

Arindom Hazarika Assam Arindom is the founding partner of Arohan AgriScience and Founder Director of Arohan Foods Private Limited. An experienced banker, his current work encompasses value chain development across Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Food Processing and Handloom verticals. Arindom is engaged as a resource person and mentor with various development and livelihood promotion organisations across…

Zeinorin Angkang Manipur Zeinorin founded Hill Wild with a commitment to eradicate extreme poverty and champion the cause of Indigenous people. She is a Kofi Annan Changemaker, one of the 12 selected from around the world in 2021.  She is an ASPEN fellow- Cohort of women leadership, India Chapter 2019, IFAD rural youth champion and…

Rokimi Khawlhring Mizoram Rokimi is the co-owner of Cookie Jar Bakery & Catering. She is also involved in a number of other ventures and start-up companies in Mizoram in the food, education and construction sectors. For 6 years she worked in the financial sector in the United States, particularly in equity research covering industrial and…

Jason Sawkmie Mawlong Meghalaya Jason Mawlong is a Member of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. He is affiliated with People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.

Mathanmi Hungyo Manipur Mathanmi Hungyo is a professional social worker. He completed his Master’s degree from Delhi School of Social Work in 2017  and after which he Co-founder and Director of Recognize Rise and Empower Association and Teach for North East. He has been part of incubators like Changeloomers by Pravaah, WIPRO Education Fellowship, Social…