Dinesh Soni

Dinesh Soni is a dedicated social work professional with extensive experience in managing programs and initiatives focused on education, livelihood development, and child welfare. Dinesh began a career as a Social Work Trainee at Salaam Baalak Trust, providing counseling to children affected by begging and drug abuse. Subsequent roles included Social Work Trainee at Koshish TISS, focusing on livelihood issues, and an Internship at Saksham, where Dinesh designed programs addressing disability challenges. As a Gandhi Fellow with Piramal Foundation, Dinesh worked to enhance educational outcomes for over 15,763 students across 146 schools. Currently, as Team Lead for Program Implementation at The Apprentice Project, Dinesh oversees educational initiatives for 23,000 students in Moga District, implements upskilling programs for educators, and utilizes AI technology to support 21st-century skills education. Dinesh holds a B.A. in Political Science from Delhi University and a Master of Social Work from the Delhi School of Social Work, University of Delhi.