She heads partnerships and collaborations at Ekam Foundation Mumbai. She has been part of the Foundation since its early years, participating at the programme and management levels. She has also been involved in the organization’s capacity-building exercises through the years, thus helping the Foundation develop a strong sense of transparency,
Our Team
Sona Chawla
Sona brings over two decades of rich experience in the Pharma & Life Science Industry, specializing in Global Strategy Consulting, Competitive Intelligence, Product Management, and Trainings. As the leader of the Surgery Support Program at Ekam, she leverages her extensive corporate background to oversee projects and teams. Sona plays a
Shalini Awasthi
With over 15 years of experience as an educator and corporate experience prior to that, Shalini heads the Education Programme for Ekam Foundation Mumbai and is responsible for programme development, selection of the most deserving students, and building the capacity of the team. Shalini holds a management degree and has
Aditi Kothari
Aditi is the head of operations at Ekam Foundation Mumbai and monitors the overall development of the surgery and education programme. This involves the evaluation and facilitation of educational opportunities for deserving students and the coordination of healthcare needs. A computer engineer by profession, she has a passion for teaching
SARA HASAN
She has 10 years of experience in programme development, strategy and donor management. Her expertise is in women and child rights, with a focus on access to health and education. At Ekam Foundation Mumbai, she leads the team on documentation, accountability and capacity building.
Suvalaxmi Chakraborty
Ms. Suvalaxmi Chakraborty, a seasoned professional in financial services with over 32 years of experience, is the Founder, CEO & MD of FinReach Solutions focusing on credit access for MSMEs. Recognized among Fortune India’s 50 most powerful women, she serves as a Non-Executive Director at Espandere Advisors and holds advisory
Deepika Shah
Deepika Shah is an accountant with over 12 years of experience in managing accounts, compliance, additional administrative work, and audits with Chartered Accountants. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in accounting and has expertise in using Tally software for financial management. Additionally, she possesses extensive knowledge of tax-related matters,
Monideepa Chowdhury
As a Senior Programme Associate for the Eastern Region, she has worked with Ekam Foundation Mumbai for the past five years. With a postgraduate degree in Public Relations and Hospital Management, she has extensive experience in patient welfare, enabling her to effectively communicate with both hospitals and families. This helps
Priya Shinde
Priya Shinde is a Senior Programme Associate in the Surgery Support Programme. With 10 years of expertise in medical social work, she plays a crucial role in managing hospital infrastructure projects and overseeing fund sanctions for children in need of medical aid. Priya’s experience was particularly instrumental in the success
PRITEE KEER
Pritee Keer is a programme associate who manages data and education programmes. With a BSc in Statistics and 21 years of experience, she anchors and leads the Education Programme at the programme level and her expertise on interviews and data presentation has been the key factor in the evolution of
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