Meet Our team
"The Strength Of The Team Is Each Individual Member.
The Strength Of Each Member Is The Team"
- Phil Jackson
Besides this Core team of Experts, our team includes a large pool of additional consultants from different disciplines in different areas of health and development from across the different states in India.
Dr. S.N. Misra
Tropical Infectious Diseases & Public Health Expert
With around 28 years of experience in public health and disease control, he has previously held positions as Director and Senior Management at Futures Group, among other organizations. He possesses extensive experience working with various public health programs of the Government of India, UN agencies, and international organizations, showcasing exemplary leadership, program implementation and team-building capabilities.
Virender Singh
Information Technology Specialist
As an Information Technology Specialist, has been tasked with conceptualizing, designing, and implementing M&E/IT/MIS setups and process improvement projects, mainly within the healthcare sector. He has designed e-learning packages and possess extensive experience working with various donors and stakeholders.
Dr. Shanta Misra
Health communication & Wellness Expert
With approximately 18 years of experience in she is a Health Communication and Documentation and engagements with multiple UN agencies like UNAIDS and WHO. Associated with Global Fund and other donor projects. Additionally, she is a doctorate in Alternative Medicine. As a Wellness Expert, she advocates for the connection between mind and body through her physical and mental wellness programs across all ages.
Prof. Alka Gogate
Senior Microbiologist & Laboratory Medicine Expert
Prof. Gogate is a seasoned Microbiologist and Health Administrator, boasting over 35 years of experience. He has served as a Microbiology Faculty and as the Project Director for the Mumbai AIDS Control Society. His career includes collaborations with international organizations such as UNAIDS, WHO, and Futures Group. Prof. Gogate has contributed to various research projects and has been featured in publications by ICMR, WHO, CDC, and UCSF.
Dr. Dilip Vaswani
General Physician & Health Management Expert.
As a clinician and Public Health manager, he brings over 35 years of experience to the table. He has served as the Deputy Director of the Mumbai AIDS Control Society, a National ART Consultant for organizations like WHO and UNICEF, and as a Regional Manager for the Futures Group. During the pandemic, he was a frontline Corona warrior, managing cases and contributing to the fight against the virus.
Dr Jayanti Singh
Epidemiologist & Public Health Expert
With 20 years of experience in various health programs of the Government of India, she has served as a Program Manager at Gates Ventures and as a Senior Faculty and Local Review Board Member at Health and Human Rights, SIT-World Learning India/School for International Training. Additionally, she has worked as a Consultant with WHO, Futures Group and conducted an Independent Evaluation of the National Leprosy Eradication Program.
Dr. Dipanjan Sujit Roy
Senior Advisor, Public Health & Health Systems
As a senior public health professional, he bring 30 years of experience in health systems and public health medicine. His background includes academia and research, with a particular focus on collaborations with ICMR. He has served as a faculty member for the Public Health Fellowship Program (CDC/SHARE India) and as a WHO consultant in Timor-Leste. His global experience spans Asia, Africa, the US, Europe, and Latin America, with extensive expertise in HIV, TB, other infectious diseases, and non-communicable diseases.
Dr Vaishali Morineau
Senior Public Health Expert & Family Physician
A Senior Public Health Expert and Family Physician with around 20 years of experience in India and African countries (Malawi and Botswana etc), she has been associated with multiple International Organisations like MSF, JSI, Futures Group. Her work includes Program Manager and team Leader positions in STI, HIV and clinical services in Family Medicine and Primary Care, besides others.
Sweta Das
Media Advocacy, Strategy & Program Coordination & Community Engagement
With over 27 years of experience in media, health, and social development, she has extensive expertise in advocacy strategies. She has designed content, including audio/visual materials, for innovative media and conducted training across India and West African countries. Her professional journey includes collaborations with IAVI, Futures Group, Empower School of Health, ILO, UNAIDS, UNDP etc. Additionally, she has produced documentaries and various audio-visual advocacy clips in partnership with CNBC-TV18 and other organizations.
Dr. Vishakha Misra
General Physician & Public Health expert
Regional Manager, Uttar Pradesh
As a medical professional deeply engaged in the healthcare industry, she brings over 18 years of comprehensive experience in project management, technical assistance, and collaboration with government and external agencies. She has served as a team leader with Futures Group and other agencies and providing technical support in maternal health, newborn and child health, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS. Additionally, she was actively involved in the teleconsultation of COVID-19 patients and the counseling of families during post-recovery and rehabilitation.
Poornima Sharma
Social development, Training and Counselling Expert
A versatile and results-driven professional with 25 years of experience in public health and social development. Her core competencies include healthcare operations, stakeholder engagement, development of training curricula and content, capacity building, and counseling training. She has served as a National Training Coordinator for nurses and community workers with Futures Group and Abraaj Group. Additionally, she has experience working as a Medical Social Worker in tertiary care hospitals.
Dr. R K Dasgupta
Entomologist & Senior Advisor
An Entomologist with over 35 years of working on malaria and other vector borne diseases (VBDs) [Kala-azar, Lymphatic Filariasis, Dengue, Chikungunya, Japanese Encephalitis], health & community systems at national and state levels. Comprehensive experience on capacity building/strengthening, disease surveillance, vector surveillance, monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Author/co-author of publications in journals/books/various conferences/consultation Superannuated as Joint Director National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi.
Dr Ruby Bansal
General Physician and Preventive Health Expert. HIV/Infectious Disease
With a 20-year tenure as a Physician specialized in HIV care and other infectious diseases, she holds a Fellowship in HIV Medicine and completed an Observer ship at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Her dedication to preventive healthcare is evident through her years of organizing health camps. She also provides services for Elderly care. Throughout her extensive career, she has been honored with numerous awards.
Pankaj Mehrotra
Hon. Advisor, Care for the Elderly
A post management graduate having 30 years’ experience in across the NGO, Telecom, and Hospitality sectors. He has been in a consulting role for Senior Living (Retirement Homes, Assisted Living, Old Age Homes) from the past 19 years. He has served in leading organizations like HelpAge India, ICICI Prudential, Tata Teleservices Ltd, BPL Mobile, Hutchinson etc. He is a passionate and a strong supporter for the need to care for the elderly especially for people with Dementia / Alzheimer’s.
Mili Bhattacharya
Public Health Nursing Specialist
A Public Health Nursing professional with about 18 years of varied experience as a clinical nurse and Superintendent, Nursing tutor in different nursing institutions, and a Public Health manager for a large scale Global Fund Nurses training project. Experienced in developing and delivering nursing training content.
Satyanarayan Mohapatra
Nutrition & Dietetics Expert.
He is an expert in dietetics and nutrition, integrating nutrition with overall health and well-being. Certified by FSSAI in food safety and audits, he also has experience with food fortification and immunity-boosting superfoods. His expertise extends to dietary requirements for individuals with special needs and elderly care. Additionally, he serves as a visiting faculty member at the School of Hotel Management, S’O’A Deemed to be University.
Dr Jayanta Bora
Senior M&E Expert & Data analyst
Worked majorly on monitoring and evaluation, child health and mortality, education and fertility, and social and regional inequality in health. Been a researcher with the University of Economics and Business, Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital, Vienna, and International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Austria.
Aanchal Marwaha
Finance and Administration Executive
With a Commerce degree and a Master’s in Finance, she possesses over ten years of experience in finance, accounting, and administration. She is well-versed in Internal Audit, Taxation, and general office administration. Previously, she served as a finance consultant for organizations such as Jhpiego, Futures Group, and Business Suvidha, contributing to large-scale projects like Global Fund Rd 9, along with various USAID and Government of India initiatives.
Sanjeev Jain
Capacity Building & Community Mobilization Expert
Experienced in developing HR systems, Social Behavior Change, Communication, Capacity building, Community Mobilization and Participatory Management Skills. covering WASH, Climate Change, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Reproductive and Maternal health (RMNCH+A)
Subba Rao Devulapalli
Advisor – IT and Program Management
About 30 years of experience in different organisations and hospitals for IT enabled programs and solutions. Networking and liaising with Technology partners at global level for adopting innovations in health care.
Sameer Peesapati
Technology and Program Design Expert, Toronto, Canada
CEO of Anooka, Chronic bone and joint condition management company in Canada. 12+ years in healthcare industry. 5 patents in kidney disease space. 6 FDA cleared products launched. 2 Population health apps launched.
Prabhu Raj Poudyal
Senior Consultant, Kathmandu, Nepal
Public health consultant working in the field of HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, health costing, and health-related-research. Worked for UNAIDS, IPPF, WHO, UNICEF, Save the Children International, FHI360, IQVIA, and AHF Nepal for more than two decades. Worked on several national surveys and reviews, including IBBS in Bhutan, the Post Campaign Coverage Survey for Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV), national HIV response reviews, and reviews of sexual reproductive health initiatives.
Dr Anut Debbarma
General Physician & Advisor, Public Health management
Clinician and Public Health manager with over 12 years of experience with different organisations. involved in Lab – Ethics Committee Permission Process, Clinical trial site selection, Initiation, Monitoring, Close out & Data Analysis. Associated with the Global Fund Rd 9 malaria program (IMCP2) for Tripura. Technical Assistance (TA) of Deworm the World Initiative towards the implementation of the Anganwadi and School based deworming program
Manoj Govil
Community Health & Social Development Expert
He has been working in the healthcare sector for the past 20 years in various capacities for prevention and care across several states. He has collaborated with renowned organizations such as PSI (India), UNICEF, and USAID-supported programs, including SIFPSA and the Polio Eradication Program. He has served as the Team Leader for the TSU for NACO in Uttarakhand State, with Futures Group, Palladium, FHI-360, and PHFI. He was actively involved in activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic and was honored by the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) as a “CORONA WARRIOR.”
Francis Joseph
Advisor, Harm Reduction & HIV prevention
A specialist in IDU/HIV Harm Reduction, with extensive experience in the HIV and Injecting Drug Use (IDU) sectors. An active participant and community delegate for the Asia Pacific Regional Community Networks (APRCN Partnership Forum) and the Indian Harm Reduction Network. Has conducted research and compiled comprehensive documentation on substance abuse, injecting drug use, and the associated vulnerabilities and risks among high-risk demographic groups.
Sudipta Das
Data analysis & IT Expert
IT professional with over 20 years of experience, working with different organisations and companies in India, the United Kingdom and the South East Asia region. Has extensively worked in Software product & Product management and has implemented large scale projects. In-depth knowledge of all types of Telecommunication Revenue and Telecommunication Business Process Flow across all the departments including Revenue Chain & Telecomm Financial Accounting System, Operational Chain and Customer Life Cycle Management. Developed MIS and e-learning packages for the Health care industry.