Dr. Adil Qureishi has been with United Way Mumbai since 2022, contributing to health programs addressing malnutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), hepatitis, and infection prevention. He is part of the team implementing key projects such as Poshan, Anaemia Awareness, Sehat, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), and Primary Health Care (PHC) Strengthening.

Prior to UWM, Adil worked as a clinician and trainer in emergency medical services. He also holds a Public Health degree from the Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar, along with degrees in BHMS and PGDEMS. His clinical expertise, combined with his experience in public health project management, enables him to support initiatives that improve health outcomes in the communities served by UWM.

Ajay has been with United Way Mumbai since June 2007 and is currently a member of the senior management team, contributing to organizational development and visioning. He leads the Community Impact team's initiatives, including nature-based solutions for wetlands, mangrove and marine conservation, sustainable and regenerative agriculture, water conservation, road safety, disaster management, public health campaigns, and clean-up drives in partnership with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Ajay holds a Master's in Social Work from TISS, Mumbai, specializing in Urban and Rural Community Development, and graduated from the College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan. He has expertise in program development, multi-stakeholder partnership management, and community participation. Additionally, Ajay has served as visiting faculty for Emergency Response Management for PTMBA at NMIMS, reflecting his deep interest in community-based disaster management, road safety, and environmental issues.

Akbar Shikalgar has been with United Way Mumbai since 2022, serving as the Coordinator for Corporate Partnerships. He works on Project Suvidha, an initiative aimed at establishing sustainable community health and sanitation centers to address the hygiene needs of low-income urban households in Mumbai’s slum areas. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Politics and a Master's in Water Policy and Governance, with a specialization in Sanitation, from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Akbar's prior experience includes research on evaluating sanitation schemes and infrastructure in metropolitan and Tier-2 cities. His academic background extends to History and Marathi literature.

Anil joined UWM in 2008 and has wide-ranging experience in programme designing, management, monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment and reporting. He has worked extensively with the government in public-private partnerships for projects on betterment of community health services, civic awareness and the environment. He has keen interest in demonstrating visible community impact through a multi-stakeholder approach, including government, NGOs, corporate partners and community stakeholders. Anil has an MBA in Social Entrepreneurship from NMIMS, Mumbai; is a post graduate from college of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan and leads the Community Investment projects team at United Way Mumbai.

Anil has penned research papers on various community health issues. An avid development professional, he is passionate about implementing and scaling high impact projects and pragmatic public advocacy on health and education issues affecting communities.

Ankur Joshi is a seasoned botanist specializing in plant taxonomy with over 12 years of experience in ecology and plant-based research.

He has a deep appreciation for the natural world and enjoys exploring various topics that relate to it, such as science, geography, and history. In addition to his love for nature, Ankur is also intrigued by psychology and ethology. He's an avid music lover and enjoys listening to various genres. He's also a big cricket fan, committed to exercising regularly, and enjoys watching Marvel movies in his downtime. Finally, Ankur is keenly interested in folklore and enjoys learning about the myths and legends that have shaped cultures throughout history.

Annabelle looks after UWM's internal and external communications. Prior to joining UWM, she worked for about 4 years with the corporate sector in media and entertainment. She also has about 1.5 years of experience in the development sector, primarily in communications for social change and impact (C4SC) ranging from content creation and conceptualisation; video production; website, social media and eCommerce management; to research and design. She has also worked with diverse communities such as the artisans and craftspeople of Kutch, women Dalit farmers of Telangana, and even women experiencing homelessness in Mumbai.

Annabelle has done her Master's in Development from Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, and her Bachelor's in English Literature from St. Xavier's Autonomous College, Mumbai.

Annie has joined the Community Relations team at United Way Mumbai, where she is responsible for conducting due diligence and identifying appropriate NGOs for impactful projects. In her previous role as an NGO Executive, she worked to bridge connections between NGOs and corporate CSR initiatives.

With a Master’s in Social Work, Annie is deeply committed to driving social change and improving the well-being of underserved communities.

Ashwin is a Finance Executive at United Way Mumbai, overseeing accounts payables and receivables. He has previously worked with Magic Bus India Foundation and Pentagon El-Mech Solutions Pvt Ltd., focusing on financial operations like invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, and financial record maintenance.

A Commerce graduate from Mumbai University, Ashwin is passionate about finance and accounting and looks forward to developing his leadership skills while embracing new challenges.

Ashwini graduated in Social Work from Nirmala Niketan and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Social Work from Open University. She has 3 years' experience in the Social Sector. She has intense experience in working with schools and stakeholders in coordinating, confirming, and ensuring smooth implementation of activities.

I am a dance lover and also love to play PUBG in my free time.

At United Way Mumbai, Bhavini Raval oversees vital financial operations that keep our mission moving forward seamlessly. Her diverse experience of 6+ years in the Corporate & Investment Banking industry with a leading investment bank, equipped her with a keen understanding of financial intricacies. She has also been lauded for her role in optimizing team expenditure, enhancing payment processes, and driving improved productivity.

Bhavini has completed her M.Com. She is a connoisseur of classical music, finds solace in light reading, and embraces travel as a means to explore and discover new horizons

Dr. Bhawna Anjaly handles Monitoring & Evaluation and Research at UWM, specializing in both qualitative and quantitative data analysis, research, and report writing. Over the past one year at UWM, she has led the Impact Assessment team, establishing systems for data collection and collation, conducting capacity-building trainings for internal teams and partner NGOs, and overseeing external third-party impact assessments. She is also part of an Action Research project on Regenerative Agriculture, which she finds particularly engaging. Holding a PhD in Management, she brings a wealth of expertise to her work. Prior to UWM, Dr. Anjaly worked with Charities Aid Foundation India.

Outside of her professional commitments, she nurtures her creative side through reading, poetry, painting, and enjoys traveling to gain new perspectives on diverse cultures.

Bikesh is a post-graduate from Mumbai University with a diploma in Tax and Financial Management from the Welingkar Institute of Management. Before joining UWM, he worked for six years at Ambuja Cement Foundation, gaining over a decade of experience in finance, accounts, audit, and compliance.

Known for his innovative approach and eagerness to tackle challenges, Bikesh enjoys playing cricket, singing, and traveling in his free time.

Binjal is a policy professional with 8 years of experience in research and program management across journalism, development, and political consultancy. Her expertise lies in GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion) and gender mainstreaming at the grassroots level, focusing on climate resilience, water security, energy transition, and sanitation. At United Way Mumbai, she leverages her communication and stakeholder management skills to build strategic partnerships and scale the impact of UWM's programmes.

She holds postgraduate degrees in Cities and Governance from TISS & NIUA, and Human Rights Journalism from ACJ, Chennai. Her socio-political articles have been also published in HuffPost India, Outlook Magazine, and Newslaundry.

Celine has recently joined United Way Mumbai as an Executive Assistant. Previously, she spent 9.5 years at the Centre for Social Action, where she served as Executive Assistant to the Director and managed Project Management and Corporate Relations.

She holds a PGDM in Finance from Welingkar Institute and a Diploma in Executive Assistance from Davar's College.

Chinmay Patil is currently the Assistant Manager for Community Investment at United Way Mumbai, where he oversees the end-to-end implementation of livelihood projects. In this role, he has gained valuable experience in donor relations, finance and budgeting, recruitment, and various managerial tasks.

He has been with United Way Mumbai for the past two years and is particularly enjoying his work on Project Saksham, which provides him with a deeper understanding of the diverse small enterprises run by women across the country.

Christiana pursued her education in humanities from the College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan and Tata Institute of Social Sciences. She is a development practitioner who firmly commits to feminist livelihood strengthening and ecosystems of vulnerable groups. She previously worked at PRADAN, a grassroots rural development organization, where she focused on enhancing women's collectives and various livelihood portfolios in the tribal belt of Madhya Pradesh.

Her areas of interest include working on alternative livelihoods and repatriating institutionalized children. In her free time, Christiana enjoys reading the works of Enid Blyton, watching comedy-action movies and k-dramas, and taking leisure walks.

Christina believes in learning from various sectors, which led her to pursue a B.A. in Economics and Sociology and a Master's in Social Work from the College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan. She has been extensively associated with the development sector since 2012. Prior to joining UWM, she worked with Under The Mango Tree Society; a social enterprise that focused on building livelihood opportunities for marginal farmers through indigenous beekeeping. After a 3 year stint there, she went on to head CSR at Mastek Group's Mastek Foundation, where she contributed to their CSR policies, developed NGO incubation models and partnership strategies.

Christina is a gymnastics enthusiast and loves writing and studying regional cuisines.

Daniel has a master's degree in Social Work - Community Development from Madras Christian College. With a career spanning over a decade, Daniel has gained rich experience in various sectors, including livelihoods, financial inclusion, social inclusion, and social empowerment. Daniel is an expert in designing and implementing small and micro-enterprise development projects for vulnerable families. He is a certified UPG model specialist by World Vision International Technical Academy. He has promoted over 50,000 small and micro-entrepreneurs and formed over 5 Farmer's Producer organizations nationwide in the last 10 years.

In his free time, Daniel loves to travel to remote places to meet people and explore their ways of living. This passion for travel takes him out of his comfort zones, inspires him to try new things, and gives him the confidence to explore the world.

With an educational background in Political Science, South and South East Asian Studies and Social Work, Debopama has almost four years of work experience in the development sector working with various NGOs. She is meticulous about her work and is eager to gain new experiences, while keeping a positive attitude. Debopama is passionate about bringing a positive and impactful contribution to any organisation she is associated with.

Debopama is passionate about bringing a positive and impactful contribution to any organisation she is associated with.

Debpriya pursued MA in Sociology from Jadavpur University. She is a driven and enthusiastic analyst, originally from Kolkata but currently working in Mumbai. She spent the last four years working in the humanitarian sector, focusing on monitoring and evaluation. Before joining UWM, she consulted for both Seefar and Aangan Trust.

Besides her work, Debpriya finds inspiration in food, travel, and good books. Debpriya has already published a few pieces of work and is working on a book chapter for Palgrave Macmillan on the topic of 'Indian migrants in South Asia.'

Deepali supports HR day-to-day operational duties and recruitment process at UWM. She completed her Masters in Business Management from K.P.B.Hinduja College of Commerce. In the past, she has worked as HR Executive with Balance Nutrition and as HR - Consultant with Trust Capital Services Pvt. Ltd. She looks forward to learning and exploring various aspects of Human Resource. She believes UWM is a very good platform for her to broaden her knowledge, demonstrate her skills and abilities, and grow as a professional.

Ever since her undergraduate days, she has always had a soft spot for the social sector. She finds great satisfaction and delight in contributing to society or a greater cause. She's looking to build her career in HR and tap into all the areas of HR, grow as an individual and professionally. Deepali enjoys travelling and discovering new places and experiences. In her spare time, you'll find her doodling, writing poems, or dancing on her own beats. She's dedicated to the self-discovery process and love exploring.

As the Assistant Manager in Corporate Partnerships at United Way Mumbai, Deepti oversees CSR portfolio management, which includes planning and curating programs, evaluating proposals, and monitoring CSR initiatives to maximize impact and align them with corporate goals. With a background in Mass Communication, she has worked with organizations such as Mantra4Change, Pehlay Akshar Foundation, and consulted with Barefoot. Deepti is focused on developing her expertise in program management for Impact Consulting roles, particularly in grant management and building corporate relationships.

At United Way Mumbai, I will be handling day to day operations in Finance. Previously I was working with Swades Foundation for about 6 years, managing their accounts payable receivable and much more. I have a strong interest in finance, particularly in accounts payable & banking. I hold a degree of masters in commerce. In my spare time I play cricket and watch netflix. I am eager to further develop my skills and grow professionally at UWM and looking forward to interacting with everyone.”

Ganeshri oversees and strengthens Human Resources at UWM, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals and fostering growth. With expertise in talent management, employee engagement, people management, and training and development, she plays a key role in building a strong organizational culture. Before joining UWM, Ganeshri began her career as a medical coder and transitioned into human resources, gaining valuable experience in talent acquisition. She is passionate about education, scaling business models, people development, and youth empowerment.

Ganeshri holds a BSc, a Postgraduate Degree in Human Resource Management, and a Diploma in Personal Counseling.

George joined United Way Mumbai In April 2011. He has a management degree from SIBM, Pune, and has previously worked in corporate positions in India as well as internationally. He is a United Way Worldwide global fellow, with a passion for furthering philanthropy, sustainable community initiatives, building impactful solutions, and organisational development. He is dedicated to applying UWM's expertise to help funders and partners achieve effective, efficient, and intelligent social impact, while maintaining the highest levels of integrity, empathy, and social work ethics in service of our vulnerable communities.

A voracious reader and knowledge junkie, he has a very wide range of interests and strives to devote as much time as possible to each. He is at his happiest when called upon to solve problems of scale or process.

Georgina Fernandes is an experienced educationist specializing in content development, with a wealth of knowledge spanning two decades across various domains of Environment and Academics. Georgina has a strong educational background, having completed a course on 'Understanding Children with Learning Disabilities' and diplomas in Inclusive Education from Azim Premji University and Business Management from NMIMS. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with over 1000 schools, establishing partnerships with esteemed organizations such as Naandi, Educate Girls, TFI, Godrej, and Akanksha. Notably, she has worked closely with the MP Education Department on the FLN mission

Georgina enjoys singing and is an active member of a choir. She also finds pleasure in reading and occasionally indulges in bird watching, although not as frequently as before. Lately, she has developed an interest in painting dot mandalas, exploring her artistic side.

As the Coordinator - Campaigns, Ginelle supports the planning and execution of campaigns such as the Tata Mumbai Marathon.

Before joining UWM, she worked as a Program Coordinator at The Lighthouse Project for three years. She also holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Nirmala Niketan.

Jagannath is a program management professional working with the Corporate Partnerships team at United Way Mumbai, contributing to Project Suvidha. He brings experience from both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, with his most recent role at Lennox International in Chennai. His key career interests include developing processes and managing innovative programs that serve last-mile beneficiaries.

He holds a postgraduate degree in Rural Development Management and a Master’s in Social Work. Outside of work, Jagannath enjoys traveling and exploring new places on two and four wheels.

Janhvi is a public policy and governance graduate from Azim Premji University with a keen interest in communications and stakeholder management. She has interned with organizations like the Delhi Commission for Women and has been a marketing communications head for She For Change.

She is a classically trained singer and dancer and is excited by social media algorithms.

Jayeeta was working with Barefoot Edu Foundation. Her role comprised handling different teams (both for private and public partnerships) and strategic decisions for the rapidly growing team. Jayeeta has masters in English Literature and a fellowship with Teach for India and ISLI (which are personally dearer to me than my degrees).

At UWM, jayeeta will be an immediate team member of the Community Investment team implementing and building on our interventions in education. I am looking forward to meeting and knowing like minded people driving in impacts and creating a healthy and safe place for everyone.

Joslin has a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Wilson College and a Masters in Social Work (2016) from Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work. Thereafter, she joined Navnirmiti Eduquality Foundation (NEF) for a year as an Operational Manager for Educational Services & Community Development.

Joslin has interned in organizations like Praja Foundation and Majlis for a year each, while pursing her MSW. Apart from this she enjoys dancing and travelling and loves to binge watch her favourite shows as often as she can.

Karan holds a Bachelor's degree in Automobile Engineering from Pillai's College of Engineering. After completing his BE, Karan joined Green Earth Translogistics Pvt. Ltd. a company focused on road safety, where he worked for 2 years and developed a passion for making people's lives happier by making roads safer.

His hobbies include travelling, bodybuilding and riding motorcycles. He is also a keen sportsperson and has played for the Thane city cricket team.

Kashish holds a Bachelor's Degree in Banking and Insurance from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics and a Masters in Social Work from Nirmala Niketan. Before joining UWM, she interned with us for a while on different projects across departments. Kashish has interned at various non-profits such as Make A Wish Foundation, AIESEC in Kielce, Poland, Impact India Foundation and the LifeLine Express.

Her interests include dancing, reading books of various genres and binge-watching shows and movies in her free time.

Manali holds a Masters's degree in Extension Education from SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai. She has 10 years of experience in the development sector, working in the fields of hunger, land rights, leadership, gender, education, governance, livelihood, life skills for adolescents, and value education. Manali’s core areas of experience are in program management, planning, preparing training modules, budgets, reports, newsletters, case studies, grant proposals, managing relationships with stakeholders in government as well as the private sector.

Prior to joining UWM, Manali worked with organizations like UNICEF, ISRO, and Rise Against Hunger India. She loves interacting with people and outside work she enjoys singing, watching movies, and cooking.

Manashree is a Home-Science graduate with specialisation in Early Childhood Development, from SNDT University. She completed her Master's in Social work from the College Of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan.

Her years of experience in Project Implementation include training several frontline health workers on maternal and newborn health. Her pastimes include reading and spending time with her family.

Manish is a post graduate in Social Work from College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan. He has 14 years of professional experience in the social development sector. He has worked with organizations like Haqdarshak Empower Solution, Safe Kids Foundation, Don Bosco and SNEHA. Furthermore, he has managed multistate, impactful projects around child safety, livelihood and skill development, education and public health. Manish is a state-level basketball player. He enjoys singing Hindi songs, reading fiction books and articles on current affairs. He also loves travelling to hill stations.

Mrinalini has recently joined United Way Mumbai as a Coordinator in the Campaigns Team. She brings over 5 years of experience in the development sector, driven by her passion for creating a positive impact. Academically, she is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Commerce graduate.

Previously, she focused on education, gender, and youth empowerment while volunteering in various capacities.

Mukesh completed his M.Tech in 2012, having specialized in Soil and Water conservation Engineering. He was soon recruited for the Madhya Pradesh government's IWMP (Integrated Watershed Management Programme). His scope of work involved executing technical planning, coordinating with various stakeholders and supervising the construction of various structures, like stop dams, gabion, pond, percolation tanks etc. His project was placed 3rd in the Government of India "River Revival Project".

Mukesh enjoys reading and writing poetry.

Nandita is currently the Assistant Vice President (AVP) at United Way Mumbai, where she manages end-to-end CSR portfolios for corporate partners. Her focus is on nurturing and expanding donor partnerships and building a team of exceptional United Way Mumbai ambassadors within the Corporate Partnerships department.

She began her journey at United Way in April 2013 after graduating from the University of Westminster (London) with an MA in Human Resources Management, funded by a full scholarship. Prior to her master’s degree, Nandita gained significant experience at a top executive search firm, where she recruited talent nationwide. Passionate about social causes, she initially served as an Executive at United Way Mumbai, overseeing payroll giving and employee volunteering opportunities in workplace campaigns, and later led the workplace campaign team for nine years.

Natasha holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and a Post Graduate Certificate in Development Management from the S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research. She has worked for 11 years with a child rights non-profit organization, which provided education to children from urban and tribal marginalized communities, handling Donor Relations, Finance and Administration.

Natasha's key focus has been conceptualizing and implementing strategies for resource mobilization and communications. She has handled all aspects of fundraising – identification, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgement and engagement. Natasha is a librocubicularist and is keenly interested in Art and Craft.

Nikhil has been with United Way since November 2015, in the capacity of Office Assistant. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University. His main interest lies in photography.

Pallavi is a seasoned professional with a strong background in the trading and manufacturing industry. Prior to United Way Mumbai, she held a significant position at Concern India Foundation for a span of 5 years.

She has done her Graduation from Mumbai University. Beyond her professional pursuits, she indulges in her passion for the arts as a Quilling artist, demonstrating her creativity and appreciation for Arts & Crafts.

Pooja recently finished her Master's in Education from Azim Premji University and has graduated from Nirmala Niketan with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. She joins the Community Relations team in Operations as an executive.

Taking forward her love for teaching Pooja runs a remedial class for children staying in slums, in her free time.

Prachi Nautiyal joined United Way Mumbai in 2013. She heads the Corporate Partnerships department. She comes with experience in the development sector in the key areas of program planning and implementation, resource mobilisation, grant management in CSR. Over the years, her key focus has been in the areas of women's studies, geriatrics, early child development and education, and developing and testing modules in the area of sustainable livelihoods through cluster-based approaches & self-help groups in non-agricultural livelihood in India.

Prachi has worked extensively with the government in public-private partnerships, with multilateral funding organisations in the areas of fundraising, research, program planning & implementation, monitoring and review of field programs and has written research papers in gender studies. Prachi holds a Master's degree in Linguistics from Delhi University and has done her post-graduation in Social Work from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

Priya has a post-graduation in Social Work, specializing in Dalit and Tribal Studies and Action, and an MPhil in Women's Studies. She has extensive experience working in the areas of women and child development, education, nutrition, and health.

Along with social work, she has a keen interest in photography, which allows her to capture and convey stories through her lens. She also enjoys reading, playing badminton, travelling, and dancing.

Priyanka holds a Master’s degree in Cytogenetics and Plant Biotechnology. She has worked with organisations such as IQVIA, Bombay Natural History Society, and Srushti Conservation Foundation. In her previous roles as Education Officer, Program Officer, and Centre In-Charge, Priyanka contributed to biodiversity research and environmental education. Her passion lies in biodiversity conservation through research and education, which she continues to pursue at UWM.

Outside of work, she enjoys exploring habitats, historical sites, cooking, reading, and learning new things.

Puja was born and brought up in Kolkata and has been staying in Mumbai since 2006. She completed her professional education from Kolkata with an MSc (Economics) and MBA in Finance. She began her career in the financial sector where she has worked with companies such as Shriram City Union Finance, Apeejay Securities and B&K Securities. Simultaneously, she also volunteered with The Akanksha Foundation and Rang De and became aware of her passion for community service and made a shift to the development sector. Puja joined The Akanksha Foundation as a manager heading their program, Beyond Academics.

On the personal front, Puja loves to travel and explore new places, interacting with people.

Rahul has a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies (specialisation in Finance) from Siddharth College of Commerce & Economics. Alongside pursuing his graduation, he interned at The Akanksha Foundation with their Finance team. He enjoyed the work as he likes the environment of the development sector.

In his spare time, Rahul listens to music and is a huge fan of Netflix.

Rahul has a Bachelor's degree in Management Studies and also pursued a 3-year course in Graphic and Visual Effects from Arena Animation. His areas of expertise include branding, typography, illustration, and animation. Rahul's passion for design started early, and he has spent countless hours learning and perfecting his craft.

Rahul is also passionate about photography and sketching.

Rakesh has a Master's degree in Social Work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, specialising in Children and Family. Prior to this, he has worked with tribal children on the issue of education; the happiness which it gave him led to his decision to pursue a degree in Social Work.

During his fieldwork, he worked with 'Gorai Macchimar Sahakari Sanstha' as a community developer in a team organising health camps and creating awareness about varied tribal schemes. His past work with YUVA saw him take up work in the areas of child rights and community-based problems. For rural practicum, Rakesh worked with Society for Participatory Action and Reflection (SPAR), Jharkhand, to understand rural poverty and inequality. His thesis was on 'Success Stories of Street Living Children'. He aims to contribute towards social impact as well as community well-being.

Renuka hails from Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. She has an M.Sc. in Chemistry from DAVV, Indore and a B.Sc. in Biotechnology. She also holds a Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education from IGNOU. Additionally she has completed the Avantha Nutrition fellowship program of Avantha Foundation in Melghat, Maharashtra. She has been an SBI Youth For India Fellow, for which she was associated with Aga Khan Rural Support Program India (AKRSPI), in Bihar.

Renuka enjoys reading fiction, travelling and watching movies in her spare time

Rhea has been working in the education space for about 5 years and recently completed her Master's in Public Policy from St. Xavier's College.

I really love cats and dogs, being amidst mountains and nature, and art. I believe everyone you meet has a story and learning to share, so I enjoy meeting new people.

Hi everyone! My name is Ritika. In my last role, I was working with the Child Help Foundation dedicated to child medical care and educational support, as an Accounts Deputy Manager. At UWM, I'll be working with the Finance team as a Coordinator to support the accounts payables & receivables process, etc.

Hi everyone! My name is Ritika. In my last role, I was working with the Child Help Foundation dedicated to child medical care and educational support, as an Accounts Deputy Manager. At UWM, I'll be working with the Finance team as a Coordinator to support the accounts payables & receivables process, etc.

Riya comes with a rich background in social work and a passion for education and community development. In her previous roles at UDAYAN CARE, she spearheaded initiatives focused on providing educational opportunities and support for girls in underserved communities. Armed with a Bachelor's in Social Work from Nirmala Niketan, Riya has a strong foundation in addressing social inequalities. Now, at UWM, Riya joins the community investment team to contribute to and expand on interventions in education. Her career interests are centered around community investment, where she aims to use resources effectively to make a tangible impact on the lives of underserved individuals.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Riya enjoys participating in social events, traveling, engaging in adventure sports, and hiking. She is excited to collaborate with like-minded professionals at UWM and is looking forward to creating impactful programs and initiatives.

Rohit has a Bachelor’s degree in Automobile Engineering from Pillai College of Engineering, Mumbai. After completing B.E. Rohit was working with the road safety department in Green Earth Translogistics Pvt. Ltd. for nearly three years. During this, he recognised his ability to help people has increased.

Rohit is a self-motivated individual and believes in never giving up on anything. In his free time, Rohit enjoys gymming, reading books, weekend-long motorcycle rides, and recently developed a new hobby of trekking.

Sahej has worked as a journalist for two years before starting his development journey through a volunteering assignment in Cambodia. Upon returning to India, Sahej took up an opportunity to work for Gram Vikas, a rural development NGO working in Odisha, coordinating the monitoring and evaluation of sanitation projects. After a short stint with a crowdfunding website, in January 2015, Sahej started a nonprofit called Agasti to work in urban sanitation space. There he designed, built or renovated over 30 public toilets for four urban local bodies and the Indian Railways. Agasti has won a few prestigious national awards for design, making an environmentally conscious structure, and innovations in public washrooms. At United Way Mumbai, Sahej leads the Campaigns team that manages digital fundraising platforms like the Tata Mumbai Marathon and Monthly Giving.

Sahej has a bachelor's degree from Mumbai University in Mass Media and an MBA from the Indian School of Business.

Sanaa joined United Way of Mumbai in 2015. She has a postgraduate degree in Human Development, a diploma in Youth Development Work, and a certificate in Guidance and Counselling. At United Way Mumbai, she leads Operations, HR, Admin, Communications, CSR advisory, Investor Relations, Resource Mobilization, and Community Relations.

Prior to joining United Way, Sanaa was the Chief Operating Officer of a Mumbai based non-profit organization working with children from marginalized communities. She has led a team of 200 staff and worked across a wide range of functions including Donor Relations, HR, Education, and Community Work. She has designed and led projects in school adoption, public-private partnership, remedial education, counseling, early childhood education, and teacher training. Her experience includes grassroots level work in municipal schools of Mumbai and tribal communities in Maharashtra. She has a keen interest in child rights and has co-authored a book on Understanding Children’s Rights through the lens of the UN Convention on Rights of the Child.

Sanchi has recently joined the Corporate Partnerships team at United Way Mumbai.

She holds an MBA in Rural Management from the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA). Previously, she worked with Ipas Development Foundation, focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health for women and adolescent girls, where she managed grants and implemented digital health projects. Prior to that, Sanchi served as a CSR Executive at NTPC, implementing projects in project-affected villages in Nagpur District.

Sancho is a post graduate from Mumbai and has been involved in community based initiatives for 5 years. He enjoys serving the community and empowering youth to build their lives and finds it a joy to partner in changing lives.

Prior to joining United Way Mumbai, Sancho worked for HOPE Foundation as a Program Manager, primarily responsible for implementing a health and education program. He enjoys reading and playing football, occasionally

Sandesh is a Commerce graduate and also holds an MBA in Human Resources. He has 12 years of experience in the training and development field. Before joining UWM, Sandesh worked for non-profit organizations like Future Sharp Skill Ltd, Yuva Parivartan, CAP Foundation, NIS Sparta.

Sandesh loves to read, travel, and learn new things during his spare time.

Sarah holds a Bachelor's degree in History and a Master's degree in Public Policy, both from St Xavier's College, Mumbai. Before joining United Way Mumbai, she worked at a Mumbai based grassroots organization working in the space of providing education to marginalized communities. Previously, she was a part of the Donor Relations team and looked into fundraising and communications.

Sarah started her journey in the social sector as a volunteer teaching children from slum communities in Mumbai. The sheer magnitude of opportunities and resources that organizations leverage to mitigate socio-economic gaps is what fuels me into action each day.

Sayali is part of the Corporate Partnerships team at UWM. She has a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan in 2019. Her prior work experience includes work as a Program Coordinator for The Lighthouse Project, where she managed and monitored Mentor-Mentee relationships. She has also interned with various organizations during my college during her college days.

She loves to read and travel in my free time.

Shailesh holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from P. D. Lions College; a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights from Indian Institute of Human Rights, Delhi and Masters in Social Work from the College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan. His Master's thesis focused on 'Role of Support Group among Gays Living with HIV/AIDS', for which he was awarded an INDAL (Social Science) Junior Research Fellowship from the Asiatic Society of Mumbai. Prior to joining United Way, Shailesh worked with The Humsafar Trust, Child Help Foundation and Tata Consultancy Services. His interests include, starting and running various programs at community level. Outside of work, Shailesh enjoys travel and cooking.

Dr. Shailesh joined United Way of Mumbai in July 2015. He completed his graduation in Ayurveda, and has a master's degree in public health from Manipal University, specializing in environmental and occupational health. He also has a Certificate in Global Health from Maastricht University, Netherlands.

He began his career as a public health consultant focusing on urban health and climate change. At United Way of Mumbai he is a part of the community investment team and manages community health related projects. The first and only doctor of the United Way of Mumbai office, Shailesh has a keen interest in environmental health, climate change and the effect of physical environment on children and elderly. He also enjoys travelling and photography.

I am Shatabdi Ghosh from Durgapur, West Bengal. I have previously interned at CSR department of SAIL in Durgapur Steel Plant, SNEHA in Mumbai and Jan Swastya Sahyog in Chattisgarh as a public health intern. For my first year, I worked with Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal in Dharavi as a student social worker. My career interests include working towards public health specifically in public health education and policy analysis. I am also interested in research on public health domains.

I have done my Masters in Social Work with a specialisation in public health from TISS Mumbai. I am a trained Classical Singer and my interests include watching movies and singing. At UWM, I look forward to interacting with the team, learning from them and growing professionally. Working with UWM aligns with my desire to give back to society and make a difference.

Dr Shishira Kurkure is a part of the community investment team under health department, involved in stakeholder management for implementation of project activities, monitoring and evaluation visits, due diligence and capacity building for implementation of project activities. She is a Dentist, with a work experience of one year as a Dental Associate treating patients of all age groups independently.

She loves working closely in community and aims at bringing a positive impact in health related areas in the community. She has a keen interest in mental health, maternal and child health. She had completed her BDS from YMT Dental College, Navi Mumbai and has a Masters degree in Public Health from Manipal University, specialising in epidemiology. She has a certification in Global Health from Maastricht University, Netherlands.

Shital is an Assistant Manager at UWM focusing on livelihood initiatives. With 7 years at MAVIM and experience in grassroots institution building, she's skilled in financial inclusion and community development. Shital's work in forming Self Help Groups and linking women to credit in Bihar showcased her expertise. She holds degrees from Tata Institute of Social Sciences and University of Mumbai.

Beyond work, she enjoys karaoke singing and leisure activities. Excited to contribute to UWM's vibrant team!

Shravani is a dynamic professional in the field of community impact, with a specialization in public relations and communications. Prior to joining the Road Safety team, Shravani worked with United Way Mumbai as a consultant, where she contributed her expertise in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement for a period of one year. Her experience in the consultancy role allowed her to gain a comprehensive understanding of the organization's operations and community impact initiatives.

She holds a Master's degree in Public Relations and Communications from Mumbai University. Beyond her professional pursuits, Shravani is also an artist and classical dancer.

With a Master's in Public Policy from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai Simran brings experience from Magic Bus India Foundation, where she worked closely with the corporate team on secondary sectoral research for the Adolescent and Livelihood Project. She also interned with the Magic Bus Global Team, contributing to market analysis and research. Passionate about project planning, execution, and evaluation, she is keen to explore gaps in policy-making and how programs can address these deficiencies.

Outside of work, she enjoys cycling, trekking, baking, and watching web series. At UWM, she looks forward to implementing impactful programs within the Education vertical.

Sudin completed his bachelor's in 2004 from Mumbai University. He started working with BPL Mobile Communications Ltd while pursuing his graduation. Sudin has worked in various capacities with different brands across sectors in the past 20 years.

He identifies himself as a people person and enjoys making friends and connecting well with people. Sudin's passions include playing cricket and trying new food.

Sujit is a dedicated professional in the field of community impact, specializing in road safety initiatives. Before joining United Way Mumbai fulltime, Sujit has been actively involved in our "Two Wheels One Life" project for the past 1.5 years, where he conducts road safety training at Regional Transport Offices (RTO), colleges, and NGOs across Mumbai. He has worked closely with heavy vehicle drivers, conducting journey risk management studies for petrochemical vehicles and providing training to drivers to enhance their road safety skills.

He holds a degree in Automobile Engineering from Mumbai University and has completed his certification in Industrial Safety from the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education. Passionate about motorcycles and road trips, Sujit combines his personal interest with his professional expertise, making him a valuable asset in raising awareness about safe riding practices and minimizing road accidents.

Sumathi is a commerce graduate and has earned LLB (Gen) and C.A. Inter degrees as well. Her past work experience includes employment with Chartered Accountant firms and Non Government Organisations. She was motivated to join the United Way Mumbai team in order to enhance her professional skills and personal values, by being part of a change making organisation.

Sunil is an experienced professional in the development sector, specializing in community impact initiatives. With 4 years of experience in the field, Sunil has worked with prominent organizations like Doctors for You and Masoom, where he actively contributed to their impactful projects.

He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work from the esteemed College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan. Passionate about continuous learning, Sunil actively keeps himself updated with the latest trends and updates in the development sector. His dedication to staying informed about emerging practices ensures that he brings innovative and effective solutions to his work.

Suresh is one of the oldest serving employees at United Way Mumbai, for over 11 years now. He handles various backend chores. He is an avid fan of cricket and follows matches during his free time.

Swanand holds a bachelor's in Zoology and a Master's in Environmental Sciences. He has hands-on experience working with different age groups. Before joining United Way Mumbai, he worked with World Wide Fund for Nature India in the Environment Education Division.

Swanand loves wildlife photography and visiting forests across India. He also enjoys reading books and watching movies in his free time.

Tejashwani aka TJ is committed to fostering safer and more sustainable roadways for all. With a rich and diverse professional background, she has seamlessly transitioned from empowering women and enhancing livelihoods to championing road safety initiatives. With a humble track record of service with not-for-profits like Development Alternatives, Pragya, and Manas Foundation, she brings invaluable experience and insights to our team.

Her extensive journey also includes a remarkable four-year tenure as a child psychologist. Having pursued major in psychology and a deep-seated passion for subaltern history and global queer movements, Tejashwani is a multifaceted professional with a holistic approach to community impact. With a proven history of driving positive change and commitment to social progress, Tejashwani is a driving force behind our mission for safer roads and inclusive communities.