Akash Gaikwad is a Junior Therapist at Ummeed Child Development Center since February 2024, following a role as Training and Impact Senior Associate at Saturday Art Class from June 2022 to February 2024. Prior experience includes positions as Program Facilitator and Fellow at Apni Shala between June 2020 and June 2022, and a communication intern at Adhyayan Quality Education Services from November 2017 to March 2018. Akash began a career in operations as an Executive Assistant at The Akanksha Foundation from June 2015 to May 2016. Academically, Akash holds an International Diploma in Narrative Ideas and Practices from Narrative Practices India and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and sociology from the University of Mumbai.