Aditi Bhatiya | CEO, The Spice Age Group; Founder & Executive Director, Passport 2 Fashion | Passport 2 Flavor; Business Operations Consultant, The Ohio State University

Aditi Bhatiya is a business strategist and creative industry leader whose work sits at the intersection of cultural storytelling, community engagement, and inclusive industry innovation. With more than 20 years of experience spanning business strategy, marketing, event management, operations, and platform building, she has built a career focused on creating visibility, connection, and growth within fashion and culture-driven initiatives.

Her background includes leadership across entrepreneurial ventures, nonprofit initiatives, and industry-facing roles, including eight years in progressive marketing and industry-supporting work connected to the Columbus Fashion Council. Throughout her career, she has partnered with designers, brands, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders to develop experiences and initiatives that position fashion as a powerful medium for identity, representation, and cultural expression.

Aditi is the founder of Passport 2 Fashion, a Columbus-based multicultural fashion platform that spotlights diverse designers, models, and creatives through programming that celebrates culture, creativity, and inclusion. Through this work, she continues to help shape a more connected and representative future for fashion in the Midwest.