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 Founders

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.

Camila Huecho
(Ex) Co-founder – Lighthouse Espanol
Camila holds vast experience in independent writing as a journalism graduate from Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. Camila has worked as a mentor and communications expert at the Melton Foundation, and as a journalist in the digital newspaper ‘Chile Today’. Cami is also an illustrator, and has worked for the Mapuche storytelling organization Epew Rüpü, and continues her work as a freelance creative artist to this day.
“We are friends from India and Chile, with a shared passion for storytelling and impactful, empowering narratives. We believe in the power of a good story to spark change; to inspire and question the wrongs and rights of the world; no matter the color of our skin, the language we speak, or the distance in between our worlds. Together, we wanted to create a space for brave narratives, a guiding light that inspires fresh intercultural perspectives online, a ‘lighthouse’ if you will!”
“In a world that is confusing, stressful, and lost in struggle and hate, we 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.”
– Ashi and Cami
Meet the Team!

Shravani Vangur
Digital Media Manager

Sara Hassan
Head of Campaigns

Ruchita Ravindranath
Design Intern

Ananya Chakravarthi
Content Specialist

Angela Martínez Flores
Media Intern - Spanish

Xabier Rosenzvaig
Media Intern - Spanish

Vivian Kagwiria
Digital Media Journalism Intern

Brenda Nyamichaba
Journalism Intern

Patrick Mbugua
Journalism and Marketing Intern

Harshinee Rajkumar
Illustrator

Gautam Shanbhag
Illustrator

Cristine Lui
Social Media Intern

Raymond Kigai
Journalism and Marketing Intern

Leah Akoth
Content Curation and Social Media Intern

Siddhi Mahatole
Outreach and Journalism Intern

Madison Zimmermann
Marketing and Design Intern

Priyanka Sarkhel
Social Media and Journalism Intern

Zara Jamshed
Campaigns and Journalism Intern

Bidisha Maharana
Content Curator
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