Meet MOHAN Foundation’s Changemakers | A dedicated Team driving Organ Donation in India

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Mrs. Lalitha Raghuram
Country Director
Country Director Lalitha Raghuram is a compassionate, enthusiastic and a high-integrity individual and as the Country Director of MOHAN Foundation, she is committed towards achieving organizational objectives through optimal leverage of human & technological resources.

She has a rich, broad-based expertise in health care management arising out of 27 years of experience with leading eye care and not-for-profit organizations around the world. She was an Administrator of L.V. Prasad Eye Institute for seven years (1986-93), following which she became the Executive Director of Eye Bank Association of India, where she served for 9 years (1993-2002). Having been trained internationally in USA, Prague and UK, she started MOHAN Foundation in Hyderabad in 2002.

In the year 2004 Lalitha’s passionate commitment to her profession transcended deep personal tragedy. In a tragic incident, her young 19 year old son had a fatal road accident and was declared brain dead. Walking the talk, Lalitha and her husband took the heart-breaking but inspiring decision to donate their son’s organs. For this brave and noble action, they were presented the CNN IBN Real Heroes Award.They received a trophy and a cash award of INR 5 Lakhs, which they have donated to MOHAN Foundationto further the cause of organ donation.

Most recently, Lalitha has been inducted as an “Ashoka Fellow”. Ashoka Fellows are social entrepreneurs who have made a difference in the society through their innovative work. She has also received the “Rotary Vocational Excellence Award” and "Woman in Transplantation Hero Award" among several other awards.

Lalitha’s incredible life experience has recently inspired the making of a film, Aye Zindagi. Directed by Anirban Bose, the movie follows the journey of a 26-year-old liver cirrhosis patient whose unlikely bond with a hospital grief counsellor Lalitha (played by veteran actress Revathy), rekindles his hope and faith in life and makes him believe in the power of humanity.

Aye Zindagi tracks real life events that took place in Hyderabad in 2004. It is based on the true story of Luv Dhody, a liver recipient and Lalitha, who was then the grief counsellor, guiding Luv who at that time was struggling with end stage liver cirrhosis. When the Raghuram family lost their 19-year-old son Swamy Narayan to an accident and they took the decision of donating his organs, the liver went to Luv. Aye Zindagi charts the relationship between the two main protagonists and portrays the powerful message of organ donation. It showcases how the altruistic act of donation changes lives and brings hope to both the donor family and the recipients.
Dr (Colonel) Avnish Seth, VSM
Country Lead - Best Practices
(Organ Donation & Transplant)
Country Lead - Best Practices
(Organ Donation & Transplant) Avnish is a soldier, doctor, academic, innovator and sportsman, wearing each hat with distinction.

An alumnus of and ‘Hall of Fame’ inductee at Armed Forces Medical College Pune, he served Army Medical Corps for 27 years. He specialized with honors in Medicine (Poona), Gastroenterology (PGIMER, Chandigarh), Liver Transplantation (UK) and Advance Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (USA). Avnish was awarded Vishisht Seva Medal by President of India for conceptualizing Armed Forces Organ Retrieval and Transplant Authority (AORTA) in 2006 and establishing the first successful liver transplant program in public sector at Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi.

Formerly, Professor of Medicine at Delhi University (2004) and Indraprastha University (2008), he has served as Governing Council member for Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) and Society of GI Endoscopy of India (SGEI). With over 100 publications, Avnish has been a teacher for MBBS (1990), MD and DNB Medicine (1995) and DrNB Gastroenterology (2014). He is credited with the first report on ‘Stool Transplant’ in India (2014) and innovated the first Fecaloma Device in the world for colonoscopic extraction of impacted stool and filed a patent.

Since 2009, Dr Seth has established deceased organ donation and transplantation in BLK-Max Hospital, 29 Fortis Hospitals (Head, Fortis Organ Retrieval and Transplant, FORT) and 55 Manipal Hospitals(Country Head, Manipal Organ Sharing & Transplant, MOST). He is member Apex Technical Committee, NOTTO, Govt of India and Lead Editor, ‘National Organ Transplant Manual’, Ministry of Health & FW 2023. His Seth-Donation of Organs and Tissues (S-DOT) score is widely used for assessment of hospitals for best practices in the field. Dr Seth’s IDEAL (Immediate Donation of Eyes After Life) protocol, is a first of its kind, smart-phone based, nurse-driven program that has led to over 500 cornea donations.

Dr Seth has been spearheading efforts towards organ donation after circulatory death (DCD) since 2015. He is the lead of first Position Paper from nine professional societies on DCD in India, 2022. He is the first author of Consensus Statement from 12 societies on organ donation after withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment, 2024. He is also leading the National Consortium on Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) that developed the first low-cost hybrid system to start circulation after death for DCD. In September 2025, he led the team that performed the first successful DCD-NRP liver and kidney transplantation in India in New Delhi.

Dr Seth led the ‘More To Give’ campaign to promote awareness on organ donation that was awarded the ‘Health Care Awareness campaign of the year’ in 2016. ‘From His to Her’, a short film on heart donation won ‘Dada Saheb Phalke award in the best Public Service Advertisement category’ in 2017. On 3rd August 2023, Dr Seth was felicitated by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India for his work in field of organ donation and transplantation.

A Ranji Trophy cricketer (1982-86, 20 matches, 3 centuries) Avnish brings with him a calm, protocol driven, team approach that drives best practices and quality assurance in organ donation and transplant in hospitals across the country.
Pallavi Kumar
Executive Director
Executive Director -(Delhi-NCR) With over three decades in the development sector, Pallavi Kumar has worked across a wide spectrum of social causes—supporting HIV orphans, working with the specially abled, and advocating for underserved communities. She currently heads the NCR office of MOHAN Foundation, an NGO committed to promoting deceased organ donation in India since 1997.

Her association with organ donation began during her time with the TANKER Foundation in Chennai, where she closely engaged with patients suffering from end-stage kidney disease. This experience gave her a deep understanding of both the urgent need for organ transplants and the stark shortage of organs in India. Motivated by this, she established MOHAN Foundation’s Delhi-NCR office in 2011—the first in North India—to drive awareness and build hospital-based organ donation systems.

Over the years, Pallavi has played a pivotal role in expanding the Foundation’s presence across the country. She has supported the setting up of offices in Rajasthan, Manipur, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Nagaland, working closely with state governments and institutions to initiate and strengthen organ donation and transplantation programs.

Her work spans three key areas: public awareness, hospital partnerships, and capacity building. She has conducted hundreds of awareness sessions for diverse audiences including corporates, students, and medical professionals, and has forged strategic partnerships with media houses such as Times of India and NDTV, as well as institutions like IITs, IIMs, CII, and Rotary.

Pallavi works closely with both government and private hospitals to establish deceased organ donation programs, helping develop protocols, train medical teams, and institutionalize systems. She has led key collaborations with institutions such as PGI Rohtak, JNIMS Imphal, RIMS Imphal, AGMC & G B Pant Hospital Tripura, and AIIMS Rishikesh to initiate organ donation and transplantation services.

A significant part of her work lies in counselling families in moments of profound grief, gently introducing the option of organ donation. Through these efforts, she has facilitated consent from multiple families, contributing to numerous life-saving transplants and giving many others a renewed chance at life.

She is also a core trainer with MOHAN Foundation and has been instrumental in capacity building across India and neighbouring countries including Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the UAE. She has contributed to the training of nearly 1,000 transplant coordinators, strengthening the ecosystem for organ donation.

Pallavi conceptualised the “Angels of Change” initiative—a structured training program for aspiring organ donation volunteers. Transitioning into an online module during COVID-19, it has since trained thousands of volunteers who are leading pathbreaking awareness efforts across the country, coordinating real time donations and expanding the movement.

She served as President of the Network and Alliance of Transplant Coordinators (NATCO) from 2023 to 2025, where she played a key role in strengthening the professional ecosystem for transplant coordinators. She led the organisation of conferences, workshops, structured training programs, and multiple masterclasses addressing critical aspects of organ donation and transplantation. During her tenure, several important knowledge resources were developed and released, including “Registering Hospitals as Transplant Centres – A Handbook,” “Funding for Dialysis and Transplantation – A Comprehensive Compendium,” and “Handbook for Non-Transplant Organ Retrieval Centres (NTORC).”

Her commitment to the cause extends beyond her professional work - she has undertaken challenging climbs to Everest Base Camp and Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness for organ donation and honour organ donors and their families.
Jaya Jairam
Project Director
Project Director Armed with an engineering degree and a Post graduate in Finance, Jaya had been working in the corporate sector for the past 18 years and very recently decided to quit the corporate world to join the social development sector, working for the cause of Organ donation with MOHAN Foundation.
In the year 2010, at a very young age, Jaya underwent a kidney transplant. Her mother was the donor. The experience helped her understand the trauma of those waiting for an organ and the dilemma of taking an organ from a loved one. Since then she decided to undertake the challenging task of promoting deceased organ donation and encouraging more and more people to sign up for donating organs once they die.
Jaya started the MF Mumbai office recently and has been passionately furthering the cause since then. She dreams of an India where the waiting list of people hoping to receive organs is virtually non-existent and where it is not so hard for people to get second chances at living lives with their loved ones.
She hopes to enable support groups where first hand experiences and information could be exchanged, thereby helping people to cope better with the agonies and anxieties associated with organ failure.
Dr.Hemal Kanvinde
Q.A Officer
Quality Assurance Officer Hemal joined MOHAN Foundation with a rich experience in managing developmental and action research projects. She has previously worked in the fields of biodiversity, sustainable livelihoods, gender studies and management of coastal ecosystems.
She has brought to the organisation her skills in guiding young counsellors and designing research projects. She has developed a database of information needed to run a National Helpline on Organ Donation and has trained counsellors to deliver information concisely and clearly.
Hemal has worked at M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Centre for Action Research on Environment Science and Society (CARESS), National Biodiversity Authority and Food and Agriculture Organisation(FAO).
Sujatha
Associate Director-Courses
Associate Director - Courses Sujatha S is the Associate Director - Courses with MOHAN Foundation. Being a post graduate in Social Work, she started her journey with the Foundation in 2010 as a Transplant Coordinator. She was deputed to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH), Chennai where she was involved in counselling the families of brain stem dead patients and facilitating the organ retrieval process. A few years later she was promoted as Manager - Information Systems that involves managing the reporting system within the organization, collating the activities of different centres, data mining and analysis, and reporting to the funding organization(s). Her experience at the RGGGH also allows her to contribute to the Transplant Coordinators’ Training Programme as faculty for grief counselling and deceased donor coordination. She is also involved in developing and supporting the one year E-learning programme for Transplant Coordinators.
She is the recipient of best paper presentation award for her paper on “Impact of Transplant Coordinators’ Training Programme” at the 5th Annual Transplant Coordinators’ Workshop held in 2012. Her poster on “Macro opportunities; Micro utilization” won the best poster award at the 7th Annual Transplant coordinators’ Workshop held in 2014. Her abstract entitled "Deceased organ donation in a public hospital - A model programme" was accepted for oral communication at the International Society for Organ Donation and Procurement (ISODP) 2015 conference.
Sujatha S has previously worked with cancer and HIV/AIDS patients and her interest in palliative care continues.
Govindsamy
Accounts
Accounts & Finance Manager Govindsamy comes in with a rich experience of more than two decades in accounts and financial management with not-for-profit organizations of National and International repute. He has been associated with MOHAN Foundation for the last five years. Govindswamy is methodical and brings in high levels of transparency and integrity to his work in the Foundation. He is recognized for his acumen in finance and project management in the NGO sector.
Sivakumar
Sr. Programmer
Senior Programmer Hailing from Trichy Siva has done his Masters in Computer Science from his home town. He joined Medindia, a medical information website, as a Test Engineer. Knowing his potential with web technologies, he was taken into MOHAN Foundation in 2011 and has been working since then.
He is one of the strong pillars in technology for MOHAN Foundation as a webmaster for our well-designed and most visited website. He is also involved in designing the Foundation’s collaterals including newsletters and managing our social media applications.

Dr. Muneet Kaur Sahi
Programme Manager
Programme Manager Dr. Muneet Kaur Sahi is a medical professional with over two decades of experience in public education, counselling, and health communication. As Programme Manager at MOHAN Foundation’s NCR office, she plays a vital role in promoting deceased organ donation in Northern India. A certified transplant coordinator, she has counselled families of brain-dead patients and facilitated multiple organ and tissue donations, offering compassionate support during moments of deep grief.

She is also responsible for documentation and reporting at the Foundation, ensuring systematic record-keeping and accurate communication. Her work includes drafting session reports, preparing case studies, and maintaining data related to awareness programmes and institutional collaborations. In addition to her administrative contributions, Dr. Sahi has conducted numerous awareness sessions across Delhi and beyond, sensitising thousands of individuals to the importance of organ donation.

Prior to joining MOHAN Foundation, Dr. Sahi served as a health coordinator at various Indian Navy stations and managed a private practice for several years. Her dedication to the cause was recognised with the Swamy Narayan Best Transplant Coordinator Award at the 2014 Transplant Coordinators’ Workshop held in Hyderabad.
Jerin Rajan
HR
HR & Admin Executive
Jerin Rajan has a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration with a specialisation in Human Resources (HR)
He began his career as an HR professional with a start-up where he learned to plan, direct and coordinate administrative functions of an organization. At MOHAN Foundation, Jerin manages all the HR and admintration related matters.
Jerin enjoys a good game of cricket and likes to travel.
Dr. Bhanu Chandra
Operations Manager
Operations Manager Bhanu Chandra is a qualified physiotherapist and has aMaster’sdegree in Hospital Administration.
Bhanu has a wide experience in grief counselling convincing more than 150 families to donate organs of their loved ones. He was awarded Best Transplant Coordinator Award in 2015 during the 8th National Annual Transplant Coordinators Workshop.
Dr. Bhanu Prakash
Tx. Coordinator
Tx. Coordinator
Bhanu Prakash is qualified physiotherapist and has aMaster’s degree in Hospital Administration.
He has made his mark as an effective counsellor, and is considered one of the best transplant coordinators in Hyderabad convincing many families in their hour of grief to take the heroic decision to donate their loved one’s organs for the benefit of others.
Kavitha Aneesh
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator, Trivandrum Kavitha Aneesh, Marketing Coordinator (Trivandrum) has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Sri Ramachandra University (Chennai) and a Master’s degree both in Business Administration from Madras University (Chennai) and in Psychology from Mother Teresa Women’s’ University (Chennai).
Kavitha started her carrier as a nurse in Apollo Hospitals. She soon moved to teaching in Rajalakshmi College of Nursing, Chennai. She has trained more than 200 students in the four years. Understanding the importance of organ donation, she joined MOHAN Foundation in 2012.
As a Transplant Coordinator, deputed at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital Chennai, Kavitha was responsible for initiating a one to one sensitization programme for nurses. This improved the eye donation rate in the hospital. This multilingual coordinator attends the MOHAN Foundation helpline calls in all languages. She has contributed in conducted in many awareness classes and Workshops.
In 2015, Kavitha shifted to Trivandrum and continues her work as a counselor for the helpline and as a public speaker for awareness on organ donation in Kerala.
Ranjini Shankar MS
Project Manager
Project Manager-Karnataka Ranjini Shankar MS has a Bachelors degree in Microbiology from SSMRV College Bengaluru. She started her career as a lecturer at Harsha Nursing College and then at Gayathri Nursing College. She has also worked as a Team Leader at 104 Arogyavani initiative (a toll-free health helpline number functioning 24/7 hours for the convenience of general public) conceptualized and implemented by the Government of Karnataka. Ranjini is an extremely motivated and cheerful person with a will to make a difference in the society. This is what motivated her to choose to be a grief counselor with MOHAN Foundation and help patients with end stage organ failure. She works as a Project Manager at MOHAN Foundation’s Bengaluru office.
Ganesh C
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator
Ganesh C has a B.Tech degree in Mechatronics from SASTRA University, Thanjavur. Ganesh started his career as a consultant in Sutherland Global Services where he served as Senior Consultant, Process Trainer but eventually joined their CSR Team. Due to his interest in the social field, he changed his line and joined an NGO as a Project Manager in Village Upliftment Program (VUP) focusing on adopting Gram Panchayat (Village Cluster) and implementing development activities.
At MOHAN Foundation, Ganesh is responsible for the Marketing of the e-learning courses, conducting awareness sessions on Organ Donation and providing customer support through the Helpline. He is also supporting the Drone project of MOHAN Foundation - DRONACHARYA.
Simran Anand
Program Officer
Gurugram
Program Officer, Gurugram Simran holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a Masters in Social Work having specialized in Women and Child Development. She has over 5 years of experience in the field of Training & Research with organisations such as Don Bosco and Magic Bus India Foundation. She has worked in multiple projects with various NGO's and conducted many training and orientation programs and counseling for youth.

Simran is a result oriented person, with a simple heart and a desire to help others. She likes to travel and explore new destinations specially religious places. She enjoys spending time with her son.
Baskar
Marketing Head
Marketing Head Baskar holds a Masters in Business Administration and he has been in the Marketing Sector for over 13 years, working for a variety of organizations like BMW, Tata Reality & Infra Limited and Sricity among others. He joined the Chennai office of MOHAN Foundation in the year 2023 as Marketing Head.

He brings to the sector his sensitivity and skills in Innovative activity plan, relationship building, fundraising & strategic communication. His experiences in raising funds for causes large and small has helped him understand how crucial fundraising skills are for an organization to be sustainable. His expertise lies in fundraising from Corporates. MNC Companies. Manufacturing Industries & Individuals.

Yogita
Digital Marketing and
Graphic Design Officer
Digital Marketing and Graphic Design Officer With over eight years of experience in the field of digital marketing, Ms. Yogita is dedicated to driving online success. Holding a Bachelor's degree in BSc-IT from KJ Somaiya College, she has a solid academic foundation to support the Foundation’s digital initiatives.

As a digital marketer, she brings a diverse skill set to the table. Multitasking is second nature to her, ensuring tasks are efficiently managed. She prioritizes the process over mere results and believes strongly in the power of smart work.

In the current role at MOHAN Foundation, she serves as the Digital Marketing & Graphic Designing Officer, contributing her skills and knowledge to fuel the foundation's mission.
Laishram Monica Devi
Project Coordinator
(Northeast)
Project Coordinator (Northeast) & Project Lead (Manipur) Ms. Laishram Monica Devi is the Project Coordinator (Northeast) and Project Lead (Manipur) at MOHAN Foundation, based in Imphal, Manipur. She holds a Master’s degree in Hospital Administration and previously worked at Apollo Hospitals, Guwahati, as a Transplant Coordinator for the living donor organ transplant program. Her academic background and field experience have equipped her to play a key role in developing organ donation initiatives in the region.

As part of MOHAN Foundation’s efforts in Manipur, Monica was instrumental in initiating the first living donor renal transplant programs at the state-run Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences and the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal. She also contributed significantly to the establishment of the Manipur State Eye Bank under the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCBVI), a key initiative supported by the National Health Mission, Government of Manipur.

Monica has been at the forefront of several landmark moments in the region, including coordinating the first deceased organ (kidney) donation in the Northeast and the first cornea donation in Manipur. In recognition of her exceptional service, she was awarded the "Swamy Narayan Best Transplant Coordinator Award–2024" at the 17th Annual NATCO Conference in Ahmedabad. Currently serving as the NATCO Executive Member (East) for the 2023–2025 term, Monica continues to lead awareness and advocacy efforts to strengthen deceased organ donation across the Northeast region of India.
Poonam Sharma
Curriculum Coordinator
Curriculum & Moodle Content Coordinator Ms. Poonam Sharma is a Postgraduate in Biotechnology and an experienced biomedical researcher with strong knowledge and expertise in working in academia, as well as development of biomaterial based devices and regenerative medicine. While pursuing her PhD from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), Poonam was diagnosed with CKD stage 3 and she underwent a kidney transplant. Post the transplant, she had this strong desire to honor her kidney donor by helping those waiting to receive an organ. She then did a PG diploma in Transplant Coordination and Grief Counseling from MOHAN Foundation.

She has joined the MOHAN Foundation as a Curriculum & Moodle Content Coordinator. Her work involves combining different media types to incorporate active learning in the online courses offered by MOHAN Foundation.

Poonam was an active member of NSS during her graduation and later at IITK and always had a desire to help people. She has worked for 3 years for 'Hamara Swasthya Kendra' a voluntary organization working towards providing health services for daily wage workers.

Poonam is an avid traveller and has explored The Himalayas after transplant, she also writes poems and is fond of cooking.
Arshiya Fathima
Helpline Counselor
Helpline Counselor & Community Education Executive Arshiya has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Masters in Social work having specialized in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work. This is Arshiya’s first job but she has internship experience with Raju hospital, Hope Psychiatric Rehabilitation for Women and St. John's Hospital. She was the president of Students Association for Welfare and Empowerment and she has organized many programs in her College. She has also been actively involved with the NSS in her college.
Charan
Programme Associate
Programme Associate Charan has artfully intertwined the realms of public health design and technology. Armed with a B.Sc. in Respiratory Therapy and a Master’s in Public Health, his academic trajectory reflects a comprehensive approach to his role.

He acquired invaluable insights during a year-long internship at Meenakshi Medical College, igniting a fervent passion for public health. Elevating his expertise, he later embarked on a five-month internship at ICMR - NIRT, immersing himself in healthcare research and innovation. His achievements extend beyond the academic sphere. He spearheaded the initiation of a Patient Support Group, named "UDHAVUM SIRAGUGAL," aimed at assisting TB patients at GHTM, Tambaram.

As a Programme Associate, his responsibilities include: designing, content creation, and implementation. His skilful fusion of intricate health insights with a strong command of computer proficiency empowers him to create compelling content, effectively bridging understanding gaps. As a vital link between healthcare and technology, he embodies effective communication and empowerment.
Veena Wathore
Project Manager
Project Manager Veena Wathore, a seasoned professional with a postgraduate specialization in 'Medical & Psychiatric Social Work,' boasts 12 years of experience in the social sector. Holding MOHAN Foundation’s Transplant Coordinators certificate, she was deputed by ROTTO-SOTTO-West in 2017 to coordinate the organ donation & transplantation activities across Nagpur's 11 districts in Vidharbha region. Previously, she had volunteered for five years with Dr. Ravi Wankhede, Honorary Director of MOHAN Foundation – Nagpur, participating in mass awareness campaigns.

In 2019, Veena served as a 'Zonal Coordinator' at Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre-Nagpur, counseling potential organ donor families and facilitating retrievals. She counselled over 100 donor families compassionately and motivated them to consider organ donation. Veena's research on 'Awareness on deceased organ donation amongst healthcare professionals' earned her a best research paper award in her M. Phil degree. She has actively conducted multiple awareness programs to encourage organ donation pledges.

Recently appointed as 'Project Manager' at MOHAN Foundation, Veena is dedicated to enhancing organ donation and transplantation efforts in Nagpur and Vidarbha region. Her work is driven by a profound passion to support end-stage organ failure patients.
Sanchit Arora
Project Leader
AIIMS, Rishikesh
Project Leader – AIIMS, Rishikesh Sanchit has a Master’s in Public Health. He had undergone an internship with the Delhi office of MOHAN Foundation and thereafter maintained his association with the Foundation, actively conducting awareness initiatives. The internship inspired in him a deep passion for organ donation. He subsequently underwent a ‘Professional Certificate in Transplant Coordination’ from MOHAN Foundation and also completed an online course on ‘Family Counselling and Conversations on Organ Donation’.

Equipped with this comprehension and a profound commitment to Public Health, Sanchit is expanding the Foundation's significant initiatives in the AIIMS, Rishikesh as a Project Leader.

Sanchit is a skilled communicator with an exceptional ability to convey the importance of organ donation with clarity and empathy. He has the ability to foster strong relationships and engage diverse audiences effectively, educating them on organ donation.
Sakshi Kshirsagar
Project Assistant
Project Assistant Ms. Sakshi Kshirsagar is a Project Assistant at MOHAN Foundation - Mumbai, holding a Master’s degree in Public Health and bringing 1.8 years of experience in the development sector. Passionate about helping communities achieve better health outcomes, Sakshi is committed to supporting a holistic approach to health with the goal of creating a healthier population.

Eager to expand her knowledge and skills in Public Health Research and Public Policy, she is dedicated to collaborating with communities, organizations, and institutions focused on improving public health and well-being. With a background in data analysis, she understands the critical role of data in identifying health trends and outcomes, and she leverages this expertise to support effective health strategies, policies, and interventions.

In her role at MOHAN Foundation, Sakshi initiates community engagement programs, manages office communications, prepares reports for management and funders, builds stakeholder relationships, and delivers engaging presentations to diverse audiences.

Bidyananda Laishram
Program Executive
(Senior)
Program Executive (Senior) – Imphal Bidyananda Laishram is the Program Executive (Senior) at MOHAN Foundation’s Imphal office. With over five years of experience in social work, child rights, and project implementation, he brings a deep understanding of community-based initiatives. He has previously worked with the Department of Social Welfare, Manipur, and has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to social causes rooted in compassion, empathy, and service.

Before joining MOHAN Foundation, Bidyananda held leadership roles in Child Care Institutions and worked extensively with vulnerable communities. He has organized health camps, supported outreach programs, and participated in numerous relief efforts across the state. His experience in public health awareness, community mobilization, and stakeholder engagement adds significant value to his role at the Foundation.

At MOHAN Foundation, Bidyananda plays a key role in supporting the work of the Manipur office, contributing to initiatives that promote organ donation and community education. His dedication and grassroots experience are instrumental in strengthening outreach and building public trust in the region.
Vincent Debbarma
Project Lead, Tripura
Project Lead, Tripura Mr. Vincent Debbarma holds a Master’s degree in English Literature and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from Mizoram University. His educational background has equipped him with strong communication skills and a deep understanding of social issues, forming a solid foundation for his work in the development sector.

He began his career in 2010 as a Principal and graduate teacher in a privately run high school. He later worked with Jana Unnayan Samiti Tripura (JUST), where he managed projects related to human rights education, organic farming, and malaria control. From 2018 to May 2025, he served as Associate Program Manager at the Centre for Microfinance & Livelihood (TATA TRUSTS), handling major initiatives such as Internet Saathi and a Fishery Development project. With over 14 years of experience, Vincent has developed expertise in project and staff management, strategic planning, and community engagement.

In June 2025, Vincent joined MOHAN Foundation as Project Lead for Tripura. He brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to community health and development. He looks forward to contributing meaningfully to the Foundation’s mission and expanding its impact in the region.
Nipa Modak
Program Executive
Program Executive – Tripura Nipa Modak is a dedicated healthcare professional currently serving as a Program Executive at MOHAN Foundation, where she actively contributes to initiatives promoting organ donation and transplantation. With a strong academic background and a passion for public service, she strives to bridge the gap between healthcare awareness and community participation.

She completed her Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) in 2023 from HFT Institute, gaining essential nursing skills, patient care knowledge, and a strong sense of responsibility toward public health. In addition, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bengali from Tripura University (2021), which has enhanced her communication abilities, cultural awareness, and capacity to connect effectively with diverse communities.

Nipa’s professional journey reflects a balance of clinical expertise and social engagement. She is motivated to apply her skills in both healthcare and community outreach, with the aim of educating, supporting, and empowering individuals to make informed health-related decisions. Guided by compassion, commitment, and continuous learning, she aspires to further her growth in healthcare and public service while making meaningful contributions to society.
Nishtha Mishra
Consultant,
Research & Education
Consultant, Research and Education Dr. Nishtha Mishra is an accomplished academician and qualitative health researcher whose work bridges the fields of gender, health, and organ transplantation. She earned her Ph.D. from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, with pioneering research that foregrounded the gendered experiences of living organ donors—a theme on which she has become a recognized voice both in India and internationally.

With over a decade of research experience, she has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, co-authored academic books, and contributed a chapter to the Springer Handbook on Sex, Gender, and Health. She has presented her work at prestigious forums such as the Transplantation Society Congress and has been invited as expert faculty at institutions including Azim Premji University and TISS.

At MOHAN Foundation, Dr. Mishra leads initiatives in research and education, integrating her expertise in qualitative methodologies, gender analysis, and health policy to strengthen evidence-based advocacy in organ donation and transplantation. Her core competencies include advanced qualitative data analysis, curriculum design, and health systems research, supported by proficiency in research software such as ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA, and SPSS.

Dr. Mishra is the recipient of several academic accolades, including a Gold Medal in Social Work and Best Paper Awards at national conferences. Her deep commitment to patient-centered healthcare and donor advocacy reflects her vision of combining rigorous research with social impact—positioning her as a changemaker at the intersection of public health, gender, and transplantation studies.
Venkatesh Kattela
Project Manager
Hyderabad
Project Manager, Hyderabad Mr. Venkatesh Kattela is a public health professional with a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Hyderabad and a strong background in research and community health. At MOHAN Foundation, Hyderabad, he leads public education initiatives on organ donation, conducts awareness sessions across communities and institutions, and supports the helpline by addressing donor-related queries.

Previously, he worked as a Research Assistant at the LV Prasad Eye Institute, where he developed expertise in qualitative research methods, data analysis, and academic writing through projects focused on vision and cognitive health. His Master’s thesis examined community attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination in rural Telangana, reflecting his keen interest in health behaviour research.

With key strengths in leadership, communication, and qualitative research, Mr. Kattela combines field experience with academic rigor to advance MOHAN Foundation’s mission of promoting organ donation awareness.
Arun Sharma
Program Executive
Uttarakhand
Program Executive, Uttarakhand Mr. Arun Sharma holds a Master’s degree in Public Health and a Bachelor’s degree in Operation Theater Technology, bringing together a strong combination of clinical expertise and public health management skills. Before joining MOHAN Foundation, he gained extensive hands-on experience across diverse healthcare settings, excelling in patient care, hospital administration, and health program implementation.

In addition to his clinical background, Arun has served as a lecturer at the university level, where he taught postgraduate and undergraduate students, developed examination materials, and guided learners in areas such as public health and genetics.

At MOHAN Foundation, Arun plays a key role in advancing organ donation awareness across Uttarakhand through outreach programs, educational initiatives, and stakeholder engagement. His passion for teaching, dedication to public health, and commitment to social impact continue to drive his efforts toward building a stronger culture of organ donation in the community.
Moirangthem Priya Devi
Program Executive
Manipur
Program Executive, Manipur Ms. Moirangthem Priya Devi is a dedicated and compassionate professional with expertise in both clinical and community-based social work. Her career reflects a strong commitment to holistic client well-being, combining clinical knowledge with psychological support and effective case management.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master’s degree in Social Work with a specialization in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work. Ms. Priya has worked as a Transplant Nurse for living donor transplants at Fortis Escorts, gaining valuable experience in patient care and transplant coordination. She has also served as a Public Health Nurse at Shija Academy of Health Sciences and as a Trainer for COVID-19 frontline workers under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India.

With extensive experience working with communities and marginalized groups, Ms. Priya brings a deep understanding of social dynamics and individual needs. At MOHAN Foundation, she continues to contribute meaningfully through community outreach, patient support, and advocacy, advancing the organization’s mission to promote organ donation and holistic health in Manipur.
Elangbam Paringanba Singh
Program Executive
Manipur
Program Executive, Manipur Mr. Elangbam Paringanba Singh began his professional journey in medical social work as a Supervisor under a Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) project in collaboration with the Government of Manipur. In this role, he supervised field teams, coordinated community screening activities, and supported the early identification of individuals affected by chronic diseases, contributing to strengthening preventive healthcare services at the grassroots level.

He later served as a Coordinator in an immunization project, working closely with Upper Primary Health Centres to organize awareness programmes, mobilize communities, and promote vaccine acceptance to improve immunization coverage.

Currently, he is a Program Executive at the MOHAN Foundation, Manipur Centre, where he contributes to initiatives focused on organ donation awareness, community engagement, and strengthening healthcare support systems in the region.

Through these experiences, he has developed strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling him to engage effectively with communities, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders. He remains committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen public health systems and improve community well-being.