Supriya holds a Master's in Criminological Research with First Class Honors from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor's in Forensic Psychology (summa cum laude) from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York. During the second wave of COVID-19 in India, she co-founded a helpline that established a supply chain network for medicines, oxygen, and other essential medical services for vulnerable families. She also worked at Suvita, a charity incubated by CE, to increase the uptake of routine vaccinations in Bihar and Maharashtra.

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Supriya develops and implements the organisation's mission, vision, and strategic goals in alignment with its charitable objectives. She also leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of the charity's programs and services to ensure high impact and cost-effectiveness.

Dr. Kusum Kumari hold a masters in Health & Hospital Management from IIHMR University and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Rajasthan Dental College and Hospital. With over 9 years of experience, in consultancy and project management, she has worked with organizations such as GAIN, The Sustainable Development Society, Vatsalya.Her expertise spans monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation in public health.Dr. Kusum has collaborated with government bodies (FSSAI, FDA, ICDS MDM) and contributed to national initiatives.At Ansh, she is currently working as a Training Associate, supporting the capacity-building efforts of the organization through structured training programs and knowledge dissemination.

Farhan holds a Bachelor’s from the University of Delhi, a Master’s in Hindi Literature from Jiwaji
University, and an LLB from Shri Venkateshwara University. A Program Management professional
with 14+ years’ experience in development and operations, he has led strategic planning,
stakeholder engagement, and high-performing teams in both sectors. He has shaped policies,
optimized financial and administrative systems, and built team capacity, with a strong foundation in community development and commitment to social impact and operational excellence.

Aakanksha Pandey is a seasoned development professional with over 15 years of experience. Holding an MBA and a Law degree, she has built deep expertise in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) through field implementation and specialized trainings. Her career is marked by a strong association with the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and leading large-scale health and nutrition initiatives across Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Aakanksha excels in using Human-Centered Design to create empathetic health frameworks. At Ansh, she leverages her vast experience in grassroots program management to strengthen healthcare delivery systems for vulnerable communities.

Srishti Saklani is a public health researcher and nutrition specialist. She holds a postgraduate degree in Nutrition from the University of Delhi and has over four years of experience in community development, maternal and child health (MCH) and public health nutrition. She has worked with national and global health organisations, contributing to evidence-based programme design, implementation and monitoring.

At Ansh, Srishti is a Programme Officer. She leads the implementation of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) at District Hospitals (DH) and other health facilities. Her work focuses on strengthening facility-based newborn care and improving maternal and newborn health outcomes. She also supports healthcare providers through capacity building and field-level programme support.

Anjali Diwakar is a public health professional with a clinical background in dentistry and a Master of Public Health in Health Administration from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). Her experience spans monitoring and evaluation, maternal and newborn health, health systems and field-based programme implementation.

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At ANSH she works as a Program Officer on the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) programme, supporting the implementation of interventions for preterm and low-birth-weight newborns across healthcare facilities. Her role covers field supervision, data quality management, stakeholder coordination and translating field findings into practical improvements.

Her earlier research and public health work covered adolescent health, reproductive health, healthcare accessibility and digital health, using qualitative and quantitative methods to assess gaps in service delivery. Her interests centre on maternal and child health, health systems strengthening, and data-driven approaches to improving care.

Dr Nimisha Bhatu is a public health professional with over 5 years of experience. Holding an MPH degree, she has built expertise in maternal, newborn and child health through clinical trial management, government liaison work, and field implementation. Her career is marked by a strong association with co-designing a Human-Centered Design toolkit for HRP & KMC in Meghalaya. Nimisha excels in translating research evidence into field-ready tools and government partnerships. At Ansh, she brings her experience in public health research and programme design to strengthen community-based newborn care.

Chetna Chaturvedi is a public policy and programme management professional with experience spanning government, social impact and research. She has spent her career working closely with government and other stakeholders to design, implement and strengthen programmes at scale, across Madhya Pradesh and Haryana. Her work has included programme management at The Education Alliance, governance work in Haryana as a Chief Minister’s Good Governance Associate, and research on CSR and philanthropy at the Indian School of Business. At Ansh, she brings this experience to oversee programmes and help drive the organisation’s expansion across Madhya Pradesh.