SYED NAZAKAT

Syed Nazakat is an award-winning Indian journalist, media entrepreneur, founder of DataLEADS, a digital media company which runs First Check. He works at the intersection of media, open data, technology and governance. He leads DataLEADS in New Delhi, as well as oversees its outreach across Asia with different partners, including with Google. He has worked […]

DR. SABBA MEHMOOD

As a health professional with over 15 years of clinical and public health experience, Dr Sabba Mehmood has undertaken a variety of roles in medical practice. She has worked as a Medical Officer at the Community Medicine Department of Government Medical College (Srinagar) , a doctor in Internal Medicine and Infection Control departments , Apollo […]

SURBHI PANDIT NANGIA

Surbhi Pandit Nangia Vice President – Partnerships and Outreach at First Check. She has over 20 years of experience in media with expertise in marketing and sales. Surbhi started her career with The New Indian Express and then moved on to Business Week as Country Representative. She also worked as Vice President – Sales and […]

MARIYAM ALAVI

Mariyam Alavi is an award-winning Indian journalist with a passion for uncovering the truth. A graduate of the University of Southern California (USC) and the London School of Economics (LSE), Mariyam has worked with prominent media outlets such as Hindustan Times, and NDTV, reporting extensively on the Indian economy, politics, human rights, and the COVID-19 […]

HASHIM HAKEEM

Hashim Ahmad Hakeem is a dedicated and experienced professional with a passion for storytelling. He holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Kashmir and a Diploma in Visual Journalism from Ateneo De Manila University. With over 8 years of experience as a digital content creator, Hashim has not only excelled in his […]

SHASHANK RAJ

Journalism graduate turned visual storyteller, Shashank is currently a video editor at DataLEADS. With experience in video editing and a past life in content writing, he has excelled at the art of visual storytelling. Shashank’s passion lies in creating videos, documentaries, and short films that captivate and inspire. He firmly believes in the power of […]