Riitu Chopraa is a seasoned Human Resource expert in the K–12 education sector, widely recognized for her pioneering work in reforming HR policies and practices to elevate the teaching profession and enhance institutional performance. As Associate Director at AFAIRS Talent Edge — India’s leading headhunting and talent management company dedicated exclusively to the education sector — she collaborates with top legacy and international schools to advance leadership recruitment and HR development.

With extensive experience spanning pre-primary to K–12 education, Riitu has been instrumental in shaping progressive HR frameworks that prioritize teacher well-being, inclusivity, and professional growth while ensuring long-term organizational sustainability. Her strategic insights have helped schools reimagine HR as a core pillar of educational excellence rather than a peripheral function.

Her approach bridges the gap between traditional HR systems and the evolving needs of modern schools — fostering workplaces that empower educators, value diversity, and drive improved learning outcomes. A passionate advocate for human capital development in education, she believes that teachers are the backbone of the learning ecosystem and that visionary HR policies are central to building resilient, future-ready schools.

At the World Inclusion Congress in Almaty, Riitu Chopraa will share her expertise on how inclusive and forward-looking HR strategies can transform schools into thriving ecosystems that nurture both educators and learners.