Meet the Team
Priyam Patel
Priyam founded Husti in August 2014 in response to witnessing the scale of poverty across India. He is currently COO at Bryant Dental, a leading DentTech startup. He holds 1st class degrees in Dentistry, Regenerative Medicine & Innovation Technology. Over his years at University, he has won multiple awards for his efforts towards improving the lives of others. Away from work, you can find him eating Pav Bhaji or Reading an endless supply of books.
Bhavina Bhudia
Bhavina joined Husti in 2014 to assist with fundraising through creative arts projects. She is a qualified dentist currently working in a maxillofacial trauma department. This background brings strong skills in psychological evaluation and helps shape the nature of Husti projects. She has a love for creating art that goes on to help others - Etsy page coming soon!
Nirav Patel
Nirav co-founded Husti in August 2014. He completed his BEng in Materials Science at Queen Mary’s University, London and is currently working in Commercial Banking. Nirav’s wide network of contacts in retail and finance has opened considerable growth opportunities for Husti. His experience in securing CSR is relied upon to build a firm foundation of support. If he's not working, you can find him lifting things in the gym.
Timir Patel
Mr. Timir Patel serves as Group Head of Finance of Hometrack Data Systems Limited. A qualified chartered accountant, Mr. Patel joined Hometrack in 2000. Prior to this, he served as Head of Finance for the V&A's commercial enterprise arm. He brings years of board level corporate experience to the Husti team.
Riya Patel
Riya has been helping to grow Husti from the very start. She brings boundless enthusiasm and experience navigating legal & ethical challenges. She is a qualified lawyer currently working for the Home Office and a strong advocate for Women’s Rights.
Seema Patel
Mrs Seema Patel was born and raised in Gujarat, India. She's been involved with various local non-profit projects in hospitals, orphanages and schools. She brings her wide range of contacts across India and years of field experience to the team.
Shilpav Patel
Mr. Shilpav Patel has been a director at BwT law since 2007. His range of legal experience brings tremendous insight into corporate functioning and grant acquisition.
Neeta Patel
Mrs Neeta Patel was born and raised in Mumbai, India. She's been involved with various local non-profit projects in hospitals, orphanages and schools. She brings her wide range of contacts across India and years of field experience to the team.
Partnerships
Husti partners with ActionAid India through the donation of Soneshwar House to facilitate the rehabilitation of children who have had to drop out of school.
https://www.actionaidindia.org/story/umeed-centre-educating-children-empowering-youth/