Envisioning an Equitable Society

Uma is a passionate psychosocial trainer, social entrepreneur and a skilled researcher, engaged in conceiving, designing and implementing innovative Leadership & Empowerment programmes with youth and adults. She enjoys developing and implementing diverse innovative training and research tools in the contexts, partnerships and communities where she works. Uma also has the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to design modules on gender and sexuality, edutainment communication aids and resource materials.

Roop is a versatile professional with expertise in research, coaching, facilitation, and activism. His work spans the social sector, collaborating with organizations of all sizes. Roop also delves into behavioral sciences, coaching individuals and groups. As a founding member of Sanjog and a managing partner at Changemantras, Roop contributes to leadership development and organizational growth. His creative pursuits include documentary films, animation, and writing.

Souptik is a documentary filmmaker, photographer, writer and traveller. As Communications Manager at Sanjog, Souptik tells stories of change and empowerment. Having worked with marginalised communities from across different sociocultural and political realities, his approach to storytelling is fuelled by inquisitiveness.

Arpita is a trained mental health professional with more than 10 years of experience in the social impact sector. As an expert in Case Management technology for sex workers and survivors of trafficking, Arpita is currently looking at experimenting with community therapy systems and addressing the mental health rights of other marginalised communities. She works closely with grassroots organisations to build their capacities in addressing mental health needs and the rights of survivors of trafficking and sex workers.

Arpita is also a proud mother of a toddler, a passionate traveller and a home chef. She dreams of exploring every country in the world someday and trying varied cuisines.

Chiradip is an accounts and finance professional with more than 14 years of working experience across private and NGO sectors. He is a commerce graduate and a good listener with a willingness to offer support to individuals and colleagues in need.

Chiradip is a cricket fanatic and movie and music lover.

Faisal brings over 4.5 years of invaluable experience in the development sector with a specialisation in skill development and leadership programmes. With a passion for creating positive change, his dedication and expertise have consistently contributed to impactful initiatives.

Faisal’s off-duty, passions include playing cricket, writing, and singing. His commitment to empowering individuals and dedication to both personal and professional growth shines through in all aspects of his life.

Madhurima is a development professional with a special interest in researching and writing about gender issues and their impact on the lives of those affected. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Gender and Development from India and the UK. She has experience working in the social impact sector for 3 years. Madhurima loves to read, travel and explore new cuisines, in her personal life.

Nisha Mehroon is a sociologist and researcher, and she specialises in the study of marginalised populations’ access to entitlements and justice from the criminal justice system in India. She has more than a decade of experience in strengthening access to justice systems, mentoring and motivating survivors’ groups, convergence building amongst large teams of multi-sector stakeholders and meaningful partnership management.

Nityananda is a responsible individual dedicated to upholding a positive attitude and cultivating strong relationships. He plays a pivotal role as the primary technical support and a valued member of the event organizing committee. Committed to excellence, Nityananda continuously strives to enhance the quality of my work.

Panchali is a Queer-Feminist, IT Analyst, and Programme Manager with expertise in Leadership Interventions. Alongside her roles, she serves as a trainer, engaging in theater practice, and advocating as a rights activist and writer. Her passion lies in fostering positive change and advancing social justice causes. Through her multifaceted endeavors, Panchali aims to challenge norms, empower individuals, and contribute to creating a more equitable and inclusive society.

Sampriti is an intersectional feminist who is passionate about challenging the current
oppressive systems, by exploring possibilities of transformative change. She has 6+ years of experience in co-building public education and action research in the social development sector.

At Sanjog India, Sampriti currently coordinates the Survivors’ Leadership Programme and is an integral part of visioning youth leadership development in the sector.

With 7+ years of experience, Sara has previously worked on Gender Rights and Economic Empowerment at organisations like Pratham and Rang De. She holds a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Columbia University.

At Sanjog, Sara oversees the Economic Empowerment Program and hopes to co-create sustainable and replicable solutions at the community level with survivors and other marginalised groups. When not working, Sara can be found at a local café or planning her next trip.

Soumitra is an accounting and finance professional with experience of over 22 years in the social development sector and healthcare industries. At Sanjog, Soumitra manages the Finance and Compliance portfolio.

Tamali is a finance and administration professional with over 8 years of experience in the social development sector. Her core professional expertise includes accounts and compliance management, logistics and office administration management.

In her free time, Tamali is a passionate classical dancer. She is also a keen learner and loves to travel to new and unknown destinations.

Veronica is a management professional and comes with over a decade of experience in working with marginalised communities across the Eastern and Southern coasts of India. Veronica specialises in designing, monitoring and evaluating community-based interventions. She values partnerships and believes in teamwork and collaboration.

Neelanjana brings with her 1.5 years of experience, working across diverse projects such as ergonomics, cultural transformation, competency mapping, capacity building, DEI, and more. Her passion lies in focusing on the GRWO project, steering organisational research, fostering studies, and culture building. Nilanjana sees herself on a lifelong quest to understand workplace behaviour and is captivated by employee behaviours and the idea of crafting psychologically safe workplaces.

Nilay has spent the past last 10 years of his professional life in the development sector, collaborating with government and non-government agencies. Armed with a Ph.D. in Rural Development, Nilay is passionate about learning and understanding life’s complexities, which together drive him to create positive change.

With 15 years of experience, Sreetama is dedicated to the cause of the development sector, particularly empowering communities through sustainable initiatives. From grassroots projects to strategic leadership, she has championed positive change. Passionate about fostering growth, Sreetama’s expertise merges technical knowledge with a profound empathy for those she serves.

Over the past five years, Samir has been a dedicated member of Sanjog, thoroughly enjoying every moment of his work. He’s cultivated strong bonds with his colleagues and approaches his tasks with diligence. Whether it’s providing technical or non-technical assistance, Samir is always ready to support the team to the best of his abilities.

Aa tech savvy person, Ali Humayun Bappa started his career as a MIS Head soon after completing his MBA in Operation Management and MIS. However, he felt drawn towards the idea of working for NGOs, which led him to taking up the the work for State MIS with an energetic team who were working for a poverty alleviation program focussing on livelihood involving skill development program. A team player, I Ali is a positive-minded person who is keen to learn new things. He aspires to grow and contribute positively to the world.

Suphal has close to 3 decades of experience in the field of finance across the development sector. He has worked across social activities such as WASH, Education, Health, Livelihoods, Social Forestry, Child Labour, and more. In the role of Finance Associate with Sanjog, this is Suphal’s first time working with AHTUs. At Sanjog, he is committed to his responsibility of enhancing financial control and management.