Who We Are
Our Team
Our team is a passionate group of educators, philanthropists, and visionaries from across Bengaluru. United by a shared mission, we bring diverse expertise and an unshakable commitment.
President
Roopashri Sanjay
Educational Qualification
- •BSc Microbiology
- •Post-Graduation Marketing Management
- •Certification in Montessori methods
Work Experience
- •Ran a kindergarten for 9 years
- •Conducted Theatre Workshops for children for a period of 6 years
- •Director, HR and Policy Making, at Aadya Motors Pvt ltd (authorized dealer for Tata and Fiat passenger vehicles) for 7 years
- •Partner in Keerthi (authorised dealer for Karnataka for Triumph motorcycles and other two wheeler brands) from 2014 to date
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Secretary
Deepa Krishnananda
Educational Qualification
- •Bachelors in Commerce
- •Diploma in Specific Learning Disability
- •Post-Graduation Masters in Inclusive Education
- •Diploma in Psychological Counselling
Work Experience
- •Working as a Counsellor since 2007
- •Working as a Special Educator since 2009
- •Training Special Educators since 2012
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Treasurer
Dr. Anna Mammen
Educational Qualification
- •Master of Dental Surgery (Prosthodontics)
Work Experience
- •Running a successful dental practice since 1990
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Public Relations
Meenakshi Sanghi
Educational Qualification
- •BSc Microbiology
- •Post-Graduate diploma in Marketing Management
- •CELTA certified English Teacher
Work Experience
- •Taught English at an NGO for low-income women in Singapore for over 6 years
- •Volunteered as an English teacher for immigrants in the U.S.
- •Worked with Emerson Electric in Corporate Communication for 1.5 years
- •Worked in Retail lending (auto loans) for 2 years
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Advisor
Smita Kalappa
Educational Qualification
- •Masters in English Literature
Work Experience
- •Over 30 years of experience CSR fund raising, marketing, administration and organizing events in the development sectors
- •Held Senior positions with National level Non Profits like HelpAge India and Smile Foundation
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Development Head
Kavitha D Talera
Educational Qualification
- •Bachelor of Science (Home Science)
- •Certified Yoga instructor
Work Experience
- •Co director of Mysore Saree Udyog LLP (a premium retail store for clothing)
- •Founded Gyachi, an accessories brand
- •Co director of Melange and Melange Astris serviced apartments
- •Worked with ragpickers to teach basic Math and women from slums to be self employed
- •Worked with Children in a play school and Anganwadi
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