Natesh NK
Natesh NK
Natesh has worked in the field of development for over 25 years and has experience working with a variety of marginalized groups. Throughout his career Natesh has been responsible for forming and strengthening community-based organizations in rural areas of India. He has strong networking and advocacy skills along with a track record of interacting successfully with local government.
Firdaus Easa
Firdaus Easa
Firdaus has over 25 years of experience within the not-for-profit sector and has worked in organizations that focus on children, disability and mental health. Her areas of work have included sponsorship, finance and administration.
Suyasha Sharma
Suyasha Sharma
Suyasha has a background in social work and has previously worked on women's labour rights and livelihoods with a focus on women’s financial inclusion. At Carers Worldwide India, she supports fundraising and contributes to communications to highlight our work and its impact.
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Anil Patil
Anil Patil – Chair
Anil has 25 years’ experience in the international development sector as a veterinarian, development worker, grant maker and trustee. Experiences in his professional and personal life led him to establish Carers Worldwide in 2012 and continue to fuel his passion to transform the lives of unpaid family carers across the globe.
Dr. N. Janardhana
Dr. N. Janardhana - Secretary & Treasurer
Dr. N. Janardhana is Professor of Psychiatric Social Work at NIMHANS University in Bengaluru, India. He has extensive academic and practical experience in the field, and specialises in family therapy, psychotherapy and counselling for people with an intellectual disability and their families, rehabilitation services for the intellectually, neurologically and neuro-surgically disabled and providing counselling services for patients with terminal and chronic illness. He also has experience of working with NGOs, providing training in the fields of mental health and life skills.
Dr. Shreedevi. A U
Dr. Shreedevi
Dr. Shreedevi is Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatric Social Work at NIMHANS University in Bengaluru, India. As well as extensive academic experience in the fields of mental health and well-being, she also has experience of working with NGOs, introducing community health programmes, raising awareness of mental illness in the community and networking with various government and private stakeholders.
Manoj Chandran
Manoj Chandran
Manoj has 30 years of experience in a wide range of areas that include marketing, communications and journalism. Manoj is the Chief Marketing Officer at Manah Wellness, an organization that is transforming the space of employee mental well-being. Manoj was also the founding CEO of White Swan Foundation for Mental Health, a non-profit organisation whose mission is to deliver knowledge services on mental health and wellbeing. Manoj’s expertise lies in shaping peoples’ thought process through knowledge dissemination, innovative communication and public engagement.
Aparna Mahajan
Aparna Mahajan
Aparna Mahajan is a seasoned management practitioner and development leader with senior leadership experience across industry and the development sector in India and globally. She currently serves as an advisor and board member for several organisations worldwide. An accomplished author of national and international publications, she has received multiple awards for her contributions to CSR, gender equality, and social development.
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