
Meet
Soleha Shaikh
Program Associate

Soleha Shamsuddin Shaikh is a passionate professional rooted in purpose, creativity, and impact. Based in Mumbai, she holds a post-graduate degree in Health Science from Mumbai University and has always gravitated toward work that creates meaningful change. With over four years of experience in fundraising Soleha has worked closely with organization to build communities, support causes, and raise crucial resources. She is also the founder of Artsy Heartily, a soulful venture born out of her love for calligraphy and thoughtful gifting, a space where art meets heart.
Soleha takes immense pride in carving her own path, both in the development space and as a creative entrepreneur. She is the first in her family to build a career rooted in social impact while also running a women-led business, challenging norms and redefining what ambition can look like. Whether she’s speaking to donors, engraving a name by hand, or mentoring young women in her community, Soleha
leads with authenticity, resilience, and heart.
Outside work she’s also a passionate weightlifter who finds strength, both mental and physical. It's this commitment to consistency, self-improvement, and inner strength that defines her journey.
For her, living a life of purpose means showing up every day as a better version of herself, and encouraging others to do the same. Her simple yet powerful mantra remains: “Kindness is magic.”

“Wear your identity as a Muslim woman with pride. Hold your head up high because when you do others will follow ”
Deepanjali Lahiri
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LedBy's COO, Deepanjali got featured by the IDR for her exclusive piece of article on Muslim women in India’s workforce: Where are they? The article was published in 2021 and discusses why Indian Muslim women are practically invisible in leadership positions and boardrooms across the country.

"Deepanjali is not just involved and invested in me but with every cohort member. She personally prepared me for interviews, GD’s, CV formatting, and gave me juicy tips, which resulted in my placement in the organisation I was looking for. Every other woman deserves a mentor like Deepanjali, who literally light up the lives with her charm."
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