Our Team
Meghavi Patel, Founder
An environmentalist and animal lover who takes action & shows her love for animals by helping to reduce their suffering because Meghavi knows that actions speak louder than words.

Board of Directors

Ashvin Patel

Having seen and experienced life in rural India, Ashvin understands the importance of helping animals in underdeveloped areas. As Vice Chair, Ashvin brings critical advice and transformative feedback to the functioning of Animal Care Zone. Ashvin holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry.

Akanksha Chopra

Animals have always held a special place in Akanksha's heart and she joined the ACZ  team to directly help animals in need. A dedicated vegan and animal rights activist, Akanksha leads the design and communication strategy for ACZ. She has a masters in urban planning and works in city planning and public policy.

Nicole Finningley

Nicole has had a deep respect for animals and a passion for animal rights since a young age. Environmentally conscious and a devoted vegan, Nicole takes any opportunity to advocate for animals and the planet. At ACZ, she is the Social Media Director. Nicole holds a BSc. in Environmental Science

Niven Pannu

Niven’s spark for getting involved with animal welfare came alive after the adoption of her dog, Tyson. She also adopted a senior dog, Bravo, who was rescued by ACZ from the streets of India. As the Events Director, Niven is instrumental in planning and executing fundraising events. She is currently pursuing her AACI designation and works in the commercial real estate field.

Abhishek Sahi

Abhishek has always been an animal lover and wanted to get involved in some way to help an NGO that makes a difference in animals’ lives. The spark to join ACZ ignited when he lost his only pet, Brandy. In his honour, Abhishek joined ACZ as the Treasurer. He holds a Finance degree and works in the investment banking industry.

Project Advisors

Viren Thakkar

Kinjal Pathak

Rajan Thakkar

Veterinary Advisor

TeleVet consulting provided by Dr. Ravi Murarka who has been a leader in the veterinary field for over 30 years. He served as a medical director of the Pennsylvania SPCA for almost 20 years and now has his own practice in PA, USA: https://www.compassionvetclinic.com/

Volunteers

Oana Balint,
​Graphic Designer 

Quang Tran,
Video Designer

Sophie Dufresne,
​Twitter Manager

Sayontoni Hazra,
​Projects Volunteer
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