About me
Jacintha Jayachandran is a social entrepreneur, leadership coach, and founder of HopeWorks Foundation and Skills Café, with 30 years of experience in HR, entrepreneurship, and social impact. A specialist in DE&I, sustainability, and ethics, she has worked with leading organizations like HP, Infosys, and OnMobile and serves as a coach and advisor to corporates, startups, and social businesses.
A gold medalist in MSW from Bangalore University and certified in change management from Cornell University, Jacintha is the author of Words Matter and has been recognized with awards like the Women Lead India Fellowship (2022) and the HerRising Awards (2020, 2021). A passionate advocate for equality, she regularly speaks at global conferences and academic institutions, inspiring change through leadership and inclusion.
