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Padma Venkataraman, now in Chennai, India, has been active in social welfare programmes at National and International levels for over 30 years.

International :

• In Vienna, Austria – She was permanent representative of All India Women’s Conference to the UN (United Nations).
• Member of several NGO Committees accredited to UN such as – NGO Committees on Narcotics, Disabled, Aged and Women.
• Vice President of International NGO committee on Women.
• President of United Nations Women’s Guild.
• Founder Member of Vienna Indian Women’s Association( VIWA)
• Long Time member and later Vice President of AUSTRO Indian Association
• She underwent a training course and worked to help mentally and physically challenged children in Vienna.
• Gave instruction on Yoga for beginners at Vienna International School.
• Taught basic principals of carnatic music ( through Veena) to the student of ethno music of university of Vienna.

National:

• She has been most active in grassroots work in Socio economic rehabilitation of Leprosy affected people for 25 years.
• Honorary Director of AIWC-FAO (United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation) – Project for leprosy patients in the 4000 strong SHAHDARA colony in Delhi; also worked with “ HOPE WORLDWIDE” to construct homes for 800 families. This “Village of HOPE” is thriving with economic activities.
• Started Cre’che for 90 children with financial assistance from ITC.
• Honorary Director of a Major Tamil Nadu Wide “ WIA – DANIDA “ Project for a period of 5 Years.
  • Work coverd 10 Government Homes and 31 Colonies.
  • Livelihood program through Micro Credit, medical assistance and education for Children are undertaken.
  • Unique feature of this project is the creation of Revolving Fund for Micro Credit which has ensured sustainability.
  • The concept of micro grant, revolving fund and Self governance was introduced for the first time to leprosy affected begging people.
• President of Gnanodaya Rehabilitation Association. Quality education is given to the healthy children of leprosy affected people through residential school.
• Founded along with Werner Dornik, Austrian Multi Media Artist, the “BINDU Art Trust” which has restored self confidence and self respect to leprosy affected people through art.
• In the wake of Tsunami disaster, Padma has been working for the livelihood rehabilitation of the fisher folk. 4000 ice boxes were distributed to 10 kuppams along ECR
• Trustee, Global Cancer Concern India ( GCCI)
• President , Women’s Indian Association
• Vice President, Srinivasa Ganthi Nilayam
• Vice President , Sarvodaya Girls Hostel
• Patron, Gandhi Peace Foundation
• Chairman, RSO (Rising Star Outreach) an International NGO
• Honorary Advisor, HOPE(India).

Awards:

1. Award “Hand on Hope” from Hope World Wide – USA ( 2001)
2. Award from Rani Lady Meyyamai Aachi towards Serving for Women’s Development ( 2008)
3. International Humanitarian Service Award by Mentor International, USA (2009).
4. Award from “ TRIVANI”, USA towards Humanitarian Heart of the year 2009.
5. The Award by Lantos Foundation for Human right and Justice for her exceptional work and service to humanity and her extraordinary effort in helping the leprosy affected in India.
6. Honorary Doctorate from Emmanuel College, Kota
7. Award by State Bank of India -Forum for Rights of Women with Disability for Outstanding Contribution to Society.
8. Award by Ramakrishna Mutt towards serving for leprosy affected people.
9. The Award by The Mylapore Academy for the Commitment & dedication to Social activity.
10. Malala Award received on Dec3, 2013 during International Day for Disability towards best supporter of differentiable abled (2013).
11. Award by Universal Peace Foundation ( 2014)
12. Tamil Nadu Government’s "Avvaiyar Award"for 2017 was honoured for the efforts in the areas of women's welfare and rehabilitation of leprosy-affected persons for the past 30 years

An Economics graduate, She is married and has two daughters. She plays Veena.

Lives at 5/57 (old 5/18A), Sea view Enclave,
Annai Murugammal Avenue,Neelankarai, Chennai – 6000115.
Mobile No: 9940151327.
E-mail: padmav42@yahoo.co.in

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Associations Involved:

Secretary, Gnanadoya High School, Venketapuram, SP Koil, Chennai
Secretary, D.S.M.Foundation Trust. Tambaram , Chennai.
Treasurer, Joseph James Association Trust, Chennai
President , Blind Association, Pallavaram, Chennai.
Treasurer Jubillee Tucker Trust, Tirunelvelly
Chairman, Strategy Committee and Sr. Mentor BYST/CII

Consultant Karunya Engineering College, Coimbatore for 2 years * [ past involment ]

Chairman, South East Asia for S.U for 15 years * [ past involment ]

Meena Mohan is a distinguished professional with a versatile background in business, philanthropy, and education.

Co-Founder & Executive Director of Kumaran Systems, with over 1,200 employees and a presence in the USA, Canada, and India, she was instrumental in its early success, overseeing various departments and shaping the company's compassionate Human Resources policies. Now she contributes as a corporate affairs strategist.

Co-Founder & Executive Director of Ionixx Technologies, a company specializing in Mobile App, Blockchain, and Cloud Technologies, with 300+ employees and operations in the USA, Canada, and India. She leads the Finance Team and heads Corporate Social Responsibility.

Her commitment to social causes is evident as the Executive Member & Treasurer of the Gnanodaya Rehabilitation Association. She plays a pivotal role in managing Gnanodaya High School, providing quality education to 150+ children from leprosy-affected families and underprivileged backgrounds.

Managing Trustee of the Meena Mohan Charitable Trust, supporting underprivileged children through educational sponsorships.

Additionally, she is an Advisory Member of the Society for Rights Of All Women With Disabilities, empowering women with disabilities in Tamil Nadu.

Her past role as Chairperson of the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industries Ladies Organization (FICCI FLO), Chennai Chapter (2017-18), Treasurer (2014-15), and Joint Treasurer (2012-14) adds to her distinguished career.

Education:

• Bachelor of Business Administration Certifications
• Certified General Accountant of Canada, CGA Level 3.
• Accounting Specialist Certification from Sheridan College, Canada
• Certified Yoga Teacher from The International Sivananda Centre, Himalayas, India.

At present she is attached with
The Gandhigram Institute of Rural Health & Family Welfare Trust

Formerly she was
Professor & Head – Department of Paediatrics Government Chengalpattu Medical College & Hospital

She is the Paediatrician trained in
Madras Medical College, Chennai and trained in Public Health, John Hopkins University, USA

She is interested in
Child Health, Community Research, Public Health, Music and Agriculture She loves spending time with mother

Rajesh KS is a Cost Accountant having more than 20 years of experience in the field Finance and Accounts, currently working as General Manager Finance in Sella India Software Services Pvt Ltd.

Visiting Professor of Pathology at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute. Currently living at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA.

Date of birth: 20 May 1950

Address: No. 3, 13 th Street, Tansi Nagar, Velachery, Chennai-600 042

Teaching Experience: 40 yrs.

Service: Served in Junior Red Cross, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamilnadu State Branch for 24 yrs. from 1982 to 2006

Awards won:

• Dr. Radhakrishnan Best Teacher Award from the Government of Tamilnadu
• Best Social Worker Award from Sri Bakthavatchalam Centenary Committee
• Long Service Award in Indian Red Cross Society from the Governor of Tamilnadu

Posts held at present:

• Treasurer, Women’s Indian Association, Chennai
• Treasurer, Mylapore Academy, Chennai
• President, Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Women’s Association, Chennai
• Executive Committee Member, Vigilance Home - Abaya Nilayam
• Committee Member, Human Rights Commission – Sexual Harassment Committee, Chennai
• Member-in-charge, Environment, All India Women’s Conference, New Delhi
• Committee Member, AIWC High School, Chennai.

Arijit retired in August 2020 after 40 years of professional life in two multi-nationals (28 years with Alstom-Areva & 12 years with Parker Hannifin), working in several leadership roles across multiple disciplines, with his last assignment as the Country Managing Director at Parker Hannifin India based out of Mumbai. His professional journey gave him the opportunity to live and work in 14 different cities in India & Europe.

In November, Arijit relocated to Bangalore and is in the process of settling down there, or at best make it his hub, as he continues to devote his time to his passion in travel, reading, writing, wildlife, history, genealogy and spending time in activities where he can contribute to society in a way which he can value-add and make a difference.

In his Corporate life and leadership roles, Arijit has been actively involved in CSR activities. Besides the usual donor funding for some NGOs across the country, he was also instrumental in putting in place a framework for a Corporate Strategy which supports employee volunteerism in the Social Sector. He was also successful in getting Parker India to be a pilot for Parker Foundation for its first “outside the US” funding initiative based on the exemplary record of work done by the India Team in this sector.

Arijit has always desired that post his professional life, he shall get involved actively with a couple of social organizations which can use his skills gained in management, leadership, strategy, mentoring etc. After relocating to Bangalore, he has committed himself to be part time volunteer as mentor & advisor with “The Association of People with Disability "(https://www.apd-india.org).

An engineer by profession, he spent his early childhood in Sikkim, doing his schooling all over India before graduating from Jaipur. His family is deeply involved in the social sector, with his daughter working full time, based out of Bangalore with "eVidyaloka” ( https://www.evidyaloka.org ). His daughter in law & son, Dipika & Rudro, based out of London are also working with “Not for Profit Organizations”. Dipika with “Campaign Against Living Miserably - CALM” (https://www.thecalmzone.net) & Rudro with “Alliance of Sport in Criminal Justice” ( https://allianceofsport.org).

Contact details:
Mob: +91 9833459000
eMail: arijit.sen57@gmail.com

Naveen Mahesh is the Director and Managing Trustee of HLC, the Social Incubator, which is India's first Ashoka Changemaker school, located in Chennai. After many successful business ventures in multiple industries both here in India and in the US, Naveen has spent the last 2 decades reimagining school education. He has worked with tribal schools and with international education bodies such as Cambridge in pursuing new ideas in education throughout this period.

Besides having co-founded a number of social initiatives, such as Karthavyam, Militvaa, Elina, Kognify and Explorers, he serves on the board of a few leading NGOs serving children attending government schools and private schools in tribal areas. He is currently also the Vice President of the TamilNadu Association of Cambridge Schools (TACS). Naveen is a Harvard certified educator who was recognised as an “Uncommon Leader” by the Madras Management Association in July 2019