Jaya Tiwari is a Senior Manager, at Maitrayana Charity Foundation. Maitrayana leverages the power of sport to create ecosystems that empower girls and women to fulfil their potential. With over two decades of experience working in the Indian development sector. Jaya has worn many hats and Since 2009, Jaya has been responsible for the overall implementation of the Young People’s Initiative (formerly Goal programme) across Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore and through partners in Tamil Nadu and Punjab. She ensures high quality execution of the programme, manages grants and is instrumental in the further development of the YPI. Jaya manages a team of 60 young leaders and builds relationships with a variety of stakeholders. She has attended various leadership conferences organised by Dasra (India), American Express, Women Win (Netherlands) and Laureus (UK) and has been a member of Global networks like Vital Voices and Woman Sports Leadership Academy (University of Chichester). Member women in conflict 1325 2022. In 2025, Jaya successfully completed Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices, Women leaders India Fellowship. Jaya holds a Master’s Degree in Human Development, S.N.D.T University, Mumbai and wrote her post-graduation dissertation on Home-Based Care for People Living with HIV.

Participant in: January/February 2022 Fellowship: Peacebuilding and Women’s Meaningful Participation in Peacebuilding Processes