“The Force Behind the Vision”
Meet the mentors, dreamers, builders, and changemakers leading the student leadership revolution.
Dr. Sumita Sethi
Professor of Ophthalmology | Medical Educator | NEST Chief Faculty Supervisor
Dr. Sumita Sethi is a surgeon by profession and an educator by passion, formally trained in medical education leadership through the GSMC FAIMER Institute, Mumbai. As the Chief Faculty Supervisor of NEST, she plays a key role in mentoring student leaders and shaping the vision of this national platform.
With deep expertise in curriculum planning, research, and academic leadership, she continues to inspire change across institutions —building not just doctors, but future leaders.
“Leadership begins when students believe they can — and NEST is where that belief turns into action.”
Dr. Ruchi Agarwal
Professor, Department of Pathology – BPS GMC Khanpur
NEST Co-Supervisor
A dedicated educator and senior faculty member, Dr. Ruchi Aggarwal supports NEST as a Co-Supervisor, guiding students in both scientific rigor and collaborative learning. Her involvement adds depth to the multidisciplinary mentorship NEST aims to offer across medical campuses.She believes in student ownership and empowers learners to lead meaningful change through research and reflection. Her insights are often sought in shaping the academic framework for student engagement.
"We guide, they lead — NEST is where the future of medicine is shaped by student hands.”
Dr. Renu Garg
Professor & Head, Department of Biochemistry – BPS GMC Khanpur
NEST Co-Supervisor
Dr. Renu Garg brings academic leadership and decades of experience in biochemistry to the NEST platform. As the Head of Department at BPS Khanpur and Co-Supervisor at NEST, she plays a pivotal role in mentoring students, ensuring scientific integrity, and fostering an environment of academic growth.“ She actively supports student-led projects and encourages evidence-based thinking from the undergraduate level. Her guidance has helped shape the early leadership development initiatives across campuses".
“True learning happens when curiosity meets mentorship — that’s what we foster through NEST.”
Supervising Mentors
Dr. Nidhi Beniwal
I am a budding pediatric resident at the University of Arizona, Tucson, walking the tender path toward a field where the smallest lives carry the heaviest hopes. I aspire to pursue a fellowship in neonatology and grow as both a compassionate clinician and an advocate for evidence-based medicine. I hold a long-standing connection with the NEST leadership program: first as a student, then as a mentor, and now as a supervising mentor. To me, learning is a continuous process, and leadership isn’t about holding a title but developing the skills to uplift others. I’ve had the privilege of mentoring medical students across several colleges in India: PIMSR, Vadodara SBIMS, Raipur NIMS, Jaipur Believers Church Medical College, Thiruvalla Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Pune Being part of their growth has been humbling and meaningful, just as I was once guided!
Dr. Vini Verma
I am a physician with a strong foundation in clinical training and academic research, shaped by experiences across diverse healthcare systems. I value curiosity, adaptability, and meaningful collaboration, and I’m driven by a deep commitment to continuous learning and service. My long-term goal is to grow into a leadership role where I can help advance equitable, evidence-based, and compassionate care on a broader scale. Through the NEST program, I hope to deepen my leadership skills, stay reflective in my journey, and contribute meaningfully to a community focused on thoughtful impact.
“Tech NEST – The Digital Pulse of NEST”
“Where innovation meets implementation — these are the hands behind the website, design, editing, and digital backbone of NEST.”
Tech NEST Team
Avi Mittal
MBBS Final Year, PGIMS Rohtak Head – Tech-NEST | NEST Website Lead
Avi Mittal leads the digital vision of NEST through innovation, precision, and purpose. As the founding mind behind the NEST website and digital platforms, he heads the Tech & Media Cell — also known as Tech NEST — which powers all things tech, design, and content at the heart of our movement.
With a strong foundation in medicine and a passion for technology, Avi has built NEST’s digital ecosystem from scratch, connecting students across India through collaborative tools, website architecture, and strategic content design.
His mission is simple: to make student-led work visible, powerful, and lasting — through design, code, and meaningful media.
“Tech isn’t just about tools — it’s about impact. I believe NEST’s digital presence is where leadership meets legacy.”
