Sarika Bansal

Sarika Bansal is an editor and writer who believes stories can change how people see the world. She is currently the editorial director of Afar Media, the travel magazine. She's the author and editor of "Tread Brightly: Notes on Ethical Travel," a book of essays about moving through the world with humility. She was the founder and editor-in-chief of BRIGHT Magazine, an award-winning digital magazine that told solutions-oriented stories about social change. Prior to that, she was a mentor with the Aspen Institute's New Voices Program, incubated two social impact publications at Medium, developed curriculum and tools for journalists at the Solutions Journalism Network, and served as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company. Her byline has appeared in the New York Times, Guardian, Forbes, and other publications. She holds an undergraduate degree from Harvard College and a Masters in Public Administration from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). Sarika has lived on five continents, speaks four languages, and lives in a cottage next to a forest with her husband and two children.

Working with writers to craft powerful narratives. Using plain language that confers dignity and respect. Promoting climate consciousness without invoking shame. Traveling with humility, flexible plans, and an intent to learn. Reading history (both fiction and nonfiction), as it's the only way to understand the present. Not taking life too seriously.

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