Mr. Sathish K. N brings over 16 years of dedicated experience in promoting gender equity, workplace well-being, and community resilience. As the Founder and President of The DISHA Foundation, he leads transformative initiatives that empower workers and their families, strengthen partnerships, and cultivate sustainable, inclusive workplaces that create meaningful and lasting social impact.

Mrs. Rashmi H, a Bachelor of Commerce graduate, brings a strong background in education through her experience as a teacher. She is deeply committed to the development and empowerment of marginalized communities, with a particular focus on women and adolescents. As Secretary of The DISHA Foundation, she leverages her expertise to promote awareness, inclusion, and social change at the community level, driving initiatives that create meaningful and lasting impact.

Mr. Vijaya Kumar B is a seasoned finance, commercial, and audit professional with over 13 years of experience. Holding an MBA, he brings strong expertise in stakeholder management, financial systems, and program leadership. Passionate about women’s empowerment, he actively supports Self-Help Groups (SHGs), guiding women in maintaining financial records, starting small enterprises, and developing entrepreneurial skills that lead to sustainable livelihoods.

Mr. Mesthrappa M is a practicing lawyer with more than 20 years of experience and a deep commitment to social justice, women’s rights, and environmental sustainability. His advocacy for farmers’ welfare and community development has strengthened grassroots initiatives promoting equity and sustainable growth. As a Board Advisor, he provides valuable legal and strategic guidance to support the Foundation’s mission and governance.

Ms. Annapoorni S brings over 15 years of expertise in program strategy, design, and impact evaluation. She provides strategic direction for implementation, leads capacity-building and training programs, and ensures effective monitoring and evaluation across initiatives. Proficient in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and English, she fosters communication and collaboration among diverse communities and stakeholders to ensure impactful outcomes and strong organizational learning.

Ashwini collaborates with The DISHA Foundation as a Gender and Workplace Well-being Consultant. With over 15 years of experience in training and development, she specializes in Gender Equity, POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment), Life Skills, and Health & Hygiene. Fluent in Kannada and Hindi, Ashwini leads migrant worker training programs, fostering inclusive, respectful, and empowering workplace environments.

Jayaraj collaborates with The DISHA Foundation as a Training and Development Consultant. He brings over 23 years of expertise in education, training, and human resources, specializing in Employability, Financial Literacy, and Life Skills programs. Fluent in Kannada, Tamil, and English, Jayaraj is known for his engaging facilitation style and deep commitment to driving community-based learning and impact.

William collaborates with The DISHA Foundation as a Program and Training Consultant. With more than 12 years of experience in the development sector, he brings expertise in Monitoring & Evaluation, Financial Literacy, and Women’s Empowerment. Fluent in English and Telugu, William is passionate about designing inclusive, data-driven programs that create measurable and lasting social change.

Padmavathi collaborates with The DISHA Foundation as a Training and Development Consultant. With over 13 years of experience in worker well-being programs across Tamil Nadu, she leads facilitator teams and conducts impactful training on Life Skills, Financial Health, Gender Equity, and POSH. Fluent in Tamil, Padmavathi combines deep local understanding with a strong commitment to advancing social and workplace transformation.