Expert Collaborators
Collaborating with educators, therapists, and experts to create conscious, safe, and inclusive learning communities.
Expert Collaborators
At Soulful Nurturing, we believe meaningful change grows through shared wisdom and collective strength. We are supported by a circle of passionate professionals who deeply align with our vision of nurturing emotionally thriving families and creating safe, compassionate communities.
This group of experts from psychology, education, gender studies and other social sciences fields bring their experience and insight to enrich our mission—working together to build spaces where parents, children and communities can learn, heal and flourish.
Areeba Ahmed
RCI Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Child & Adolescent Psychologist,
Delhi
Areeba Ahmed is an RCI Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Child & Adolescent Psychologist based in Delhi, with over 5 years of experience supporting children with special needs. She specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and anxiety-related conditions.
She is a Certified NLP Practitioner, EFT Practitioner, and Play Therapist (National Association of Play Therapy India). Areeba is skilled in conducting a wide range of psychological assessments, including CARS, Conners, ISAA, SLD evaluations, ADOS, developmental assessments and intelligence testing.
She is dedicated to fostering supportive, inclusive and empowering therapeutic spaces for children, adolescents and their families.
Dr. Priya Bunyan Lartius
Principal,
Bangalore International Academy,
Bangalore
Dr. Priya Bunyan Lartius is an accomplished academic leader with over 10 years of experience in curriculum design, teacher training, and academic coordination. A certified CBSE Resource Person for ToT programs, she currently serves as Principal at Bangalore International Academy, leading impactful professional development initiatives. She is committed to fostering inclusive, data-driven, and outcome-focused learning environments.
She holds a Ph.D. in Women’s Studies, along with B.Ed, M.A., and ATHE UK Level 6 in Teaching & Learning. Ranked among the top 10% globally in the International Teachers’ Olympiad (2023), Dr. Priya has presented her work at national and international forums and published research in reputed academic platforms.
Nigar Fatima Baig
Educationist
Teaching & Learning Support,
UK
Nigar Fatima Baig is a dedicated and empathetic educator based in the UK, where she has been working for the past 15 years. She has extensive experience supporting students with diverse learning needs through tailored one-to-one assistance and small group interventions.
Nigar collaborates closely with multidisciplinary professionals across the learning environment to implement personalised learning plans and deliver targeted academic and behavioural support. She is deeply committed to creating inclusive, nurturing and empowering learning spaces where every student feels confident, capable and valued.
Dr. Tauseef Fatima
Sr. Asst. Professor
Advanced Centre for Women’s Studies,
Aligarh Muslim University,
Aligarh UP
Dr. Tauseef Fatima is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Women’s Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, actively contributing to teaching, research, and academic outreach. Trained in law and women’s studies, her interdisciplinary work focuses on gender and legal history, colonial judicial discourse, and women’s socio-legal rights in India.
She has delivered invited lectures at institutions across Punjab, Maharashtra, Hyderabad, New Delhi, and international platforms on themes such as economic self-reliance and sexual harassment legislation. She recently completed an ICSSR-funded Minor Project as Co-Project Director, assessing elderly health in Uttar Pradesh.
Beyond academia, she engages in workshops, awareness campaigns, street plays, and community-based gender sensitization initiatives. She also serves as a Counsellor at Parivar Paramarsh Kendra, Aligarh, mediating marital and family disputes.
Dr. Shazia Malik
Sr. Asst. Professor,
Centre for Gender Studies,
University of Kashmir,
Srinagar
Dr. Shazia Malik is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Women’s Studies and Research, University of Kashmir. Her teaching and research focus on gender theory, intersectionality, motherhood, media and social justice in conflict societies.
A recipient of national awards from the Indian History Congress, she has widely published in national and international journals and edited volumes. She has also led major ICSSR-funded research, served in leadership roles including Coordinator and NSS Programme Officer, and is actively engaged in gender sensitization and academic outreach.
Dr.Mridula Chauhan
Asst Prof. Lokmani College,
Bijnore
Dr. Mridula Chauhan is an Assistant Professor at Lokmani Law College, Bijnor. Her research work specializes in gender representation in school textbooks. She also serves as Guest Faculty at MJP Rohilkhand University and has mentored over fifty postgraduate dissertations.
Actively engaged in grassroots work, she leads gender sensitization campaigns, street plays and community training programs. She is currently a Co-Investigator on an ICSSR-sponsored project on elderly care in Uttar Pradesh.
Iffat Beg
Educator & Professional Development Expert,
GEMS Legacy School,
Dubai
Iffat Beg is a distinguished educator at GEMS Legacy School, Dubai, with over 18 years of impactful teaching experience. A United Nations–certified Climate Change Teacher and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, she is deeply committed to integrating sustainability and innovation into education. As a certified professional development trainer and educational author, she has empowered educators and learners alike. Recognized internationally with accolades such as the Wall of Fame Award, Amazing Teacher Award and Blue Ribbon Award, Iffat is celebrated for her excellence, leadership, and unwavering dedication to shaping future-ready, conscious global citizens.
Aspiring Psychologist,
Amity University,
Noida
MBA,
Aligarh Muslim University