“I feel incredibly grateful and excited to have been selected as a Coachtopia Scholar. This opportunity means a lot to me, not just because of the financial support, but because it gives me the chance to be part of a community that is actively thinking about how we can build a more sustainable future. I am especially excited to learn from other scholars and people working on sustainability and circularity in different ways. I hope to bring my own experiences, learn from theirs, and turn those conversations into ideas that can create real impact. I am also looking forward to growing through this community and exploring how I can connect my interests in business and finance with sustainability. I am truly grateful to the Coach Foundation and Coachtopia for believing in young people and giving us the opportunity to dream, learn, and create.”
Saleheen Ara
University of Delhi · India
Saleheen Ara is a commerce student at Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, with a growing interest in sustainability, responsible business, and the role of finance in creating meaningful social and environmental impact. Growing up in a resource-conscious household taught her to value reuse, mindful consumption, and making the most of what is already available. Through the Millennium Fellowship, she is leading 'Aahar Ghar Ghar', an initiative focused on redistributing surplus food from student accommodations to people who can use it, while reducing avoidable food waste. Her broader interest lies in understanding how businesses can move from linear models of consumption towards more circular and inclusive systems, particularly by creating opportunities for local communities and artisans. As a Coachtopia Scholar, she hopes to learn from others working towards a more circular future and explore how she can combine her interest in business and finance with practical solutions for sustainability and social impact.