Rajani Gupta is an award-recognized educator, marine sustainability advocate, and inclusion specialist with over 10 years of experience working with individuals with special educational needs (SEN). Drawing on more than 20 years of diving experience, she transforms how people understand ability, independence, and resilience. In recognition of her contributions to community impact, she was honored by the General Directorate of Civil Defense in 2023.
Her background spans education, financial leadership, and marine conservation — a rare combination that brings unique credibility to global stages. As a PADI Master Scuba Instructor and PADI Adaptive Trainer and Inclusive Professional, Rajani has dedicated her career to empowering people of determination and championing inclusive scuba diving as a tool for mental well-being, confidence, and independence. She is also the founder of ScubaFun.ae, a personal sport coaching service, built on the philosophy of diving with a purpose — using the ocean as a platform for youth empowerment, confidence-building, and personal growth.
With 1100+ hours of marine conservation service and underwater clean-ups, Rajani has organized the PADI Adaptive Dive Technique program at Deep Dive Dubai, led school awareness initiatives on dolphins, turtles, sharks, and coral conservation, and collaborated with UAE government bodies and inclusion organizations. She recently supported the Asian Paralympic Games 2025 and is currently advancing her expertise through the MIT Sustainability Professional Certificate Program. As a TEDx speaker, she brings emotionally grounded storytelling and high-impact calls to action to topics like marine conservation, ocean education, and empowering the next generation through independence and innovation.
Trending 2026 recognizes Rajani Gupta for her leadership in inclusive marine education, her dedication to empowering people of determination through adaptive diving, and her ongoing role in advancing marine sustainability, youth empowerment, and community impact across the UAE and beyond.