Dr. Gayathri built Sambhav Foundation with a vision to enablelivelihoods and to enhance quality of life of vulnerable communitiesthrough Education, Employability and Entrepreneurship. Her missionwas to touch millions of lives, empoweryouth, men and women toearn a decent living and become micro entrepreneurs.She has been extensively involved in policy issues and communitymobilizations relating to labour and livelihoods, leading torecognition and accolades across the globe. Gayathri was cited as oneof the top 50 women in business by Business Today, a leadingmagazine in India in the year 2017 and Entrepreneur of the Year in Social Business Category” by Forbes India in 2018. She is also arecipient of NITI Aayog’s Women Transforming India Award for 2021. She has been a TED speakerseveral times. Between 1999 and 2007, Gayathri worked for the International Labour Organization (ILO), a United Nations agency.She has a Doctorate in Development Studies, with 30 publications in the areas of labour, employment and gender issues to her credit.