Prasanthi is a change maker. As an entrepreneur and activist, she has touched the lives of millions around the world through her work in environmental health, human rights, and child and adolescent services. 
 
She founded the company AirAnswers to revolutionize how we gather and act upon information about the air we breathe, led the international NGO SAATHII in its mission to care, support, and treat orphaned children, and spearheaded early childhood development initiatives while working at the United Nations. She has a master’s degree in business from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in public health from Columbia University. 
 
Now, as an author, she plans to inspire others through the written word. 
 
Raised in the Midwest, Prasanthi is a proud Cheesehead. She enjoys playing sports, traveling the world, and teaching her family about the joys of living. She resides in Chicago with her husband of twenty years, two tween children, and her adorable dog, Bella.