Swati Mahadev Pakhare

From Sitara to MBA graduate

Swati joined Abhyudaya in 2010 as an introverted child who preferred to stay on her own. Swati’s mother is a homemaker, and her younger brother works as a nurse at Sahyadri Hospital.

The regular classes and sessions became a safe space that helped her open up and express herself. She learnt classical music and computers—opportunities she wouldn’t have had access to in a government school. Coming from a regional-medium background, the English classes were particularly valuable to Swati.

“I didn’t realise their true impact until I saw the difference between myself and other kids in my school. Abhyudaya gave me a head start that I didn’t even know I needed.”

Her mentors played a crucial role in helping her build self-confidence. Swati regrets not having stayed in touch with them.

“I used to ask them about their career paths and choices, secretly hoping that one day I’d follow a similar journey.”

After completing her engineering degree, Swati worked at Accenture. Although she initially gave up on pursuing a master’s degree due to financial constraints, she couldn’t let go of her dream. In 2025, she completed her MBA at Symbiosis University.

“I feel incredibly fortunate to have been associated with Abhyudaya, an organisation that has played a significant role in shaping the person I am today. I’m especially grateful to every staff member at Abhyudaya who made us feel at home and stood by us not only as mentors but also as friends.”

Swati will be joining Capgemini shortly. Alongside her professional career, she aspires to give back to society, just as she once received support when she needed it most.