Dr. Ankita Upadhyay, Partner at Knowledge Steez Edu hub, Manager of the Indian Network of Clinical Legal Education (INCLE), and Board Member of Ved(sea)dus, is a multidisciplinarian with an understanding of human rights and human resource management with Social impact. Known for her leadership in social causes and human relations, she has successfully launched two notable national campaigns—one aimed at breaking gender stereotypes and another promoting organ donation awareness—reflecting her enduring commitment to public welfare and inclusive development.
As an academician, Dr. Ankita Upadhyay’s work spans Management, Law and Social innovation. She teaches entrepreneurship at various institutions. Her research has been published in reputed and Scopus-indexed journals, and she has presented papers at leading international platforms, including the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC), where she deliberated on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their human rights dimensions. She has also been invited to deliver lectures on Artificial Intelligence and Research, Business and Human Rights, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and the SDGs at institutions such as the University of Delhi, Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT), and several other Universities across India.
Her academic journey includes prestigious international scholarships from the Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAJE) in Indonesia, South Africa, and Poland, as well as the Xiamen Academy of Intellectual Property Rights, China. She has also served as a resource person at the Winter School on Human Rights organized by Youth for Human Rights International, Nepal.
Through Knowledge Steez EduHub, I have mentored numerous students in Law and Management, fostering their academic and professional growth. Her contributions to education, social advocacy, and interdisciplinary research have earned her recognition for excellence and impact especially in women upliftment and education area.