Ms. Manjushree Patil

Ms. Manjushree Patil is the Founder Director of Aatman Academy, a nationally recognized inclusive learning program for children with diverse learning needs. Under her leadership, the academy has been ranked among the top ten alternative schools in India for seven consecutive years and certified as a Great Place to Work. A three-time TEDx Speaker, she is also a recipient of the Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary Fellowship on Inclusive Education and the prestigious Fulbright Distinguished Awards International Fellowship. With over three decades of experience in education, Ms. Patil has significantly impacted inclusive education, working with the Government of Maharashtra and serving as Country Director for Think Equal (UK). A qualified special educator, she has developed the CHILD Course on Inclusive Education, reaching practitioners globally. Additionally, Ms. Patil is a trained Hindustani classical vocalist with notable performances, including at the Kala Ghoda Festival and the Khajuraho Dance Festival.