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Devangana Mishra is an Indian writer, poet, and CEO of Brain Bristle, a foundation for autism. She is known for her work in the field of autism and her writing, which explores themes of poetry, verse and politics.

Devangana Mishra
Devangana Mishra is an indian writer and poet
BornJaipur, India
OccupationWriter,Artist,CEO, Brain Bristle
LanguageEnglish,Hindi
NationalityIndian

Early life and Education

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Mishra was born in Jainpur,India. Her Father,Vipin Sharma,is the CEO of ACCESS, and her mother, Rashmi Sharma, is the daughter of former Chief secretary of Rajasthan,Shri GK Bhanot.Her older brother,Rohan Mishra, heads public policy and Government for Coca Cola,Asia.

Mishra studied sociology at Lady sriram College,Dehli University, and later purchased a dual master's degree in Autism and Intellectual Disabilities at Teacher's College, Columbia University in New York.

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During her time in New York,Mishra worked at the School at columbia and NYCA Charter School.She was awarded the Elise Todden Scholarship at Teachers College,Columbia University . After returning to India,Mishra produced a documentry called "Embracing Autism"(2011),directed by renowned cinematographer Saurabh Monga and art director Arun Wolf. She then worked briefly with Max and fortis Hospitals in their autism units. In 2020, Mishra attended the world Economic forum in Davos.

Writing and Art

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Mishra's writing explores themes of poetry,verse, and politics.Her first book,"Desierto Florido"(2021),covers global poetry from around the world.Her second book,a verse novel titled"26,Kamala Nehru Ridge,Civil Lines,Dehli"(2023),is set in pre-independence India and charts the life of a Muslim girl through the decade of 1940s Delhi.

Brain Bristle Foundation

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Mishra is the CEO of Brain Bristle,a foundation she launched to advocate for inclusion of children on the spectrum of autism.The foundation works to build models of inclusion and curricular enhancement in schools.

Press Coverage

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Mishra has been featured in various press articles and interviews,including