Aanchal is a queer-affirmative, trauma-informed psychologist and Founder of Another Light Counselling, a practice centring gender, sexuality, and trauma. Trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiencing, they work with queer, trans, and marginalised communities on identity, stigma, and systemic violence. They also contribute to policy and advocacy, including authoring A Guide to Trans-Inclusive Sanitation for CREA and preparing a policy brief for the National Trans Conclave. Their initiatives bring a rights-based, dignity-first approach to public health and infrastructure. By integrating therapy with advocacy, Aanchal advances accessibility, intersectionality, and dignity across health, education, and community well-being.

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Abhina Aher is a renowned transgender activist and social change leader from India, dedicated to advancing gender inclusion and equality. With over two decades of experience in community development, she has been at the forefront of transgender rights, healthcare, education, and employment initiatives. She is the Founder of TWEET Foundation, which empowers transgender people through skilling, shelter, and leadership programmes. Abhina has worked with national and international organisations, influencing policies and corporate practices to build inclusive workplaces. Her tireless advocacy continues to create opportunities and dignity for transgender persons across India, inspiring a more just and inclusive society.

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Bindhulakshmi Pattadath is an independent academic and ethnographer based in Mumbai. She holds a PhD in Sociology from IIT Bombay, an MA and MPhil in Social Anthropology, and was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Amsterdam. Previously, she served as Associate Professor and Chairperson at the Advanced Centre for Women’s Studies, TISS. With expertise in gender, disability, sociology, and anthropology, she has designed and taught courses using feminist and intersectional frameworks. Her current work explores disability futures in India, particularly ageing and disability. She has published widely and, in 2024, taught in CREA’s Gender and WASH programme.

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