About Lighthouse
Lighthouse is a non-profit media publication that aims to connect the dots across cultures through diverse, inclusive and powerful narratives.
Through stories, interviews, videos and podcasts, we provide a platform for citizens of the world, to open minds and spark change through their experiences and lessons.
Meet the Founder

Ashitha Nayak
Founder
Ashitha is part of the executive office at the Melton Foundation, a 501c(3) non-profit working on Global Citizenship. Ashi, as we like to call her, brings leadership experience from the tech and non-profit sectors and has also built her storytelling for change blog ground-up! Ashi was recently awarded the Karel Scholarship by the Rockefeller Foundation, which recognizes exceptional non-profit strategists and communicators.
“Since I was a child, I’ve harboured a passion for storytelling and impactful, empowering narratives. I believe in the power of a good story to spark change; to inspire and question the wrongs and rights of the world. More than ever before, the world today needs a bridge to connect people across barriers. And stories are the currency to achieve that goal. No matter the colour of our skin, the language we speak, or the distance in between our worlds, together with this incredible team, I am on a journey to create a space for brave narratives, and provide a guiding light that inspires fresh intercultural perspectives: a ‘lighthouse’ if you will!”
“In a world that is confusing, stressful, and lost in struggle and hate, I hope that Lighthouse can inspire you to ask the questions, pause and listen to the world around you. We’ll join you on that journey, one story at a time.”
– Ashitha Nayak
Meet the Team!

Sara Hassan
Head of Campaigns

Sushma Amarnath
Strategic Program Manager

Bidisha Maharana
Content Curator

Jane Mpholo
Media Content Creator

Lucy Mwelu
Content Manager

Charlene Kusumba
Storyteller and Content Creator

Susan Wairimu
Content Manager

Eugene Adamoko
Media Journalist

Camila
(Ex) Co-Founder- LH Espanol

Shravani Vangur
(Ex) Digital Media Manager

Ananya Chakravarthi
(Ex) Content Specialist

Ruchita Ravindranath
(Ex) Design Intern

Angela Martínez Flores
(Ex) Media Intern - Spanish

Xabier Rosenzvaig
(Ex) Media Intern - Spanish

Brenda Nyamichaba
(Ex) Journalism Intern

Vivian Kagwiria
(Ex) Digital Media Journalism Intern

Harshinee Rajkumar
(Ex) Illustrator

Gautam Shanbhag
(Ex) Illustrator

Cristine Lui
(Ex) Social Media Intern

Patrick Mbugua
(Ex) Journalism and Marketing Intern

Raymond Kigai
(Ex) Journalism and Marketing Intern

Zara Jamshed
(Ex) Campaigns and Journalism Intern

Siddhi Mahatole
(Ex) Outreach and Journalism Intern

Leah Akoth
(Ex) Content Curation and Social Media Intern

Shrusthi D
(Ex) Journalism Intern

Madison Zimmermann
(Ex) Marketing and Design Intern

Priyanka Sarkhel
(Ex) Social Media and Journalism Intern

Lucia Peirone-Torti
Content Curator

Rameesa Khan
(Ex) Digital Writer

Nubaira Ahmar Khan
(Ex) Digital Media Consultant
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