MEET THE TEAM

Prachi Jain

Co-founder of Leave UR Mark and passionate about all things related to travel and development in India. Prachi has spent her life between India and New York and has hosted over 500 international volunteers, interns and travelers from across the world in Bangalore, Mumbai and Goa. She is passionate about all things related to female empowerment and development in India and has volunteered on site in schools and women's skills development centers. Her favorite experience in Bangalore is to go to Food Street and try all the street food (no it won't make you sick!).

Erin Marie

Erin is a full-time travel blogger and certified yoga teacher. She spent 6 inspiring weeks in India getting certified to teach yoga in Rishikesh as well as volunteering with underprivileged children in Bangalore. She has also traveled across the state of Goa and is constantly drawn back to India because of its people, spirituality and beauty. Believing that women can lift up other women and help them aspire to their potential, Erin is excited to share some of her experiences and skills with others. Her favorite experience in India is doing yoga poses in beautiful places around the city and visiting Hindu temples.

Read all about Erin's adventures in India and beyond on her blog The World Wanderer..

Kirsten Alana

Kirsten is a travel photographer and new media entrepreneur based out of New York City. She has spoken at conferences on six continents; been in front of the camera hosting for CNN, Travel+Leisure, and Expedia; and was the first photographer to travel around the world aboard Four Seasons new private jet in the Spring of 2015. Kirsten has spent time traveling in India, immersing herself in the culture and being inspired to delve deeper into women's issues. She believes travel can be a source for positive change and connecting people to people, communities and brands doing meaningful work. Her favorite experience in India is meeting inspiring women owned business owners who are moving the needle and breaking stereotypes.

Explore Kirsten's travel blog and photography at Kirsten Alana..

Leave UR Mark has hosted over 500 international volunteers, interns, travelers and bloggers in India on meaningful and authentic experiences that benefit local communities in Bangalore, Goa and Mumbai. Watch our Founders Video for why we started.