A passion for fostering collective growth through sustainable, alternative livelihoods fuels Arunima's days. Her professional journey began in the corporate fintech space, but a desire to reconnect with her roots led her to transition into grassroots development work. She has integrated her experiences in product management and sustainable process development into community-centered initiatives, including her run as an entrepreneur to promote Uttarakhand's entrepreneurial and cultural ecosystem. She believes women and youth empowerment holds the key to long-standing social change. Arunima enjoys field visits that allow for close engagement with the community. Being a mountain child at heart, that overlaps with her love for exploration, photography and new stories, which keep her energised.