Jayamala Iyer
(Co-founder and Director)
“Bridging art, education and social change for over three decades.”
Jayamala Iyer has dedicated over three and a half decades to exploring the intersections of art, theatre, education, social development, and ecological sustainability. A student of renowned masters such as Ebrahim Alkazi and Augusto Boal, she integrates theatre deeply into her pedagogical approach.
She has served as guest faculty for Delhi University’s Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) program, teaching three courses, and taught Museology at the MA level at the National Museum Institute, New Delhi. As CEO of Pravah India, Jaya worked to develop and deliver curriculums on Life Skills and Citizenship Education. She was also instrumental in establishing a center for children and young people at the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library.
Currently, she works in leadership development, focusing on strengthening principled and compassionate leadership.
Jayamala is also the founder of KLoD.B — Delhi’s oldest heritage walking community, established in 1998 — and the co-founder of DBF, founded in 2011. She is also a story teller, Kalaripayattu practitioner and a student of Nalanda Philosophy.
Ramit Mitra
(Co-founder and Director)
“From boardrooms to bylanes — uncovering India’s rich legacy one story at a time.”
After completing his MBA from MS University, Baroda, Ramit Mitra built a successful career spanning over a decade across the telecom, advertising, publishing, and event management industries.
Driven by a lifelong passion for people, their stories, history, and culture, Ramit found in Delhi — and across India — a rich canvas to explore all three. An avid amateur photographer, his enthusiasm for documenting built and natural heritage, along with cultural traditions, sparked a deeper spirit of inquiry.
This passion led him to found DelhiByFoot, with the mission of making India’s history, geography, and cultural heritage accessible and engaging for children and young adults.
Ayush
(Education Consultant)
“Creating pathways to nature, culture, and learning for every child.”
Ayush is an Environmental Studies and outbound learning specialist with nearly three decades of experience in making heritage education and experiential learning accessible to children with disabilities.
He has worked with leading non-profits and bilateral organizations across India, designing and implementing impactful programs. His associations include the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML), AADI, the British Council, the United States India Education Foundation (USIEF), WIPRO, TERI, and WWF.
Zubair Idrisi
(Theatre and Outbound Specialist)
“Crafting spaces where learning speaks, acts, and dreams.”
Zubair Idrisi is an expert in integrating theatre into educational pedagogy, with over 16 years of experience working with young adults and children. His work centers on empowering youth as catalysts for social development through creative learning methods.
Zubair has led and collaborated with a range of educational institutions and organizations, including Oakridge School, Heritage School, SOS Children’s Village, Google, KPMG, UNICEF, Jagori, and the Government of Chhattisgarh. Currently, he trains Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) students at Gargi College, Delhi University, in using theatre-based approaches to enrich classroom learning.
Maryam Siddiqui
(History and Education Consultant)
“Weaving stories of the past for the learners of today.”
Mariyam Siddiqui is a prolific researcher and writer, whose passion for oral storytelling was inspired by her mother, a professor of Urdu. Dedicated to making history accessible, engaging, and interactive for students, Mariyam was an integral part of DelhiByFoot (DBF) from 2017 to 2022.
She now volunteers with DBF as an educational content research consultant while pursuing her Ph.D. coursework in History at Ashoka University, specializing in medieval to modern Indian history.