Avashna Ramnarain is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Masterminds, a company dedicated to de-stigmatizing mental health and empowering youth through technology and innovation. With 15 years of corporate marketing experience in Africa, she integrates tech-driven educational strategies to foster social change. Her initiatives, like empowering disadvantaged women to produce eco-friendly merchandise, promote gender equality and sustainability. Masterminds@Play, her immersive learning space, combines virtual reality and STEM-focused areas, backed by sponsors like Epson, Lenovo, and Nestlé. Avashna’s Free Expression Friday’s initiative offers underserved children free meals and access to technology, reinforcing inclusivity. Her work in education and mental health has earned her accolades such as the Female Founders Initiative Global Award and Women of Stature nominee. Avashna is committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and empowerment across Africa.
