Mr. Shibu George has been with GLRA India since 1989 in various capacities and now as Interim Chief Executive Officer. He is a social work graduate with a postgraduate diploma in health statistics and Community Based Rehabilitation, a master trainer in project execution, and an international expert in Monitoring and Evaluation of social Inclusion projects. He has presented over 20 papers in international conferences such as The Union World Conference on Lung Health, International Leprosy Congress, Asia-Pacific CBID congress etc.

A medical doctor with 30 years of experience in public health, consultancy, and medical practice, Dr. Trivedi joined GLRA India in 2020. She brings with her the experience of working with Army Medical Corps and various national/ international organizations on health system strengthening, evaluation and digital health. Previously, she has worked with Global Fund Projects, Ernst & Young and evaluation of centrally sponsored schemes under the health sector for the National Institute for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), Government of India and as Asia Medical Advisor with GLRA. Currently she holds the position of Director Health in the organisation.

Dr. Debajit, a post graduate medical doctor started career as general duty medical officer in the Govt. Rural Hospital in 2002 switched to German Leprosy & Tb Relief Association India in 2004. He has more than twenty years of experience in different programs, research and evaluation – especially in the field of Leprosy, Tuberculosis and Filariasis control and strengthening of health systems in different States.

Mr Venkateswaran joined GLRA India in 1994. With more than 25 years of experience, he also conducts various training for finance and administration, while he is the focal person for India’s Winpaccs Accounting. Mr Venkateswaran is presently looking after the Finance and Administration of projects implemented by GLRA India / Asia and other co-finance agencies like EU, GF, USAID.

Dr. Srilekha Penna currently works as the Regional Research Coordinator at GLRA India. She is additionally designated as the ILEP India Coordinator, in which capacity she represents the ILEP India consortium on national and international platforms and coordinates the activities with the nine affiliated ILEP organizations, the Central Leprosy Division, state governments, WHO, APAL, and other significant stakeholders who share the same objective of eliminating leprosy in India. She holds a master’s degree in Global Health from Maastricht University, Netherlands, specializing in Public Health Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Surveillance.

Ms. Kannan is a multi-oriented professional with vast experience in secretarial and administrative skills for over 32 years in GLRA India. Uma is currently holding the HR and Admin Head portfolio in the South Division, with a high level of accuracy and consistency with confidence in all areas of related work. She graduated from the Annamalai University, besides HR & administrative management she has expertise in recruitment, procurement, project financial (WINPACCS) validations, cost control analysis and in periodical preparation of reports and documents.

Suvankar, who hails from a small town Contai in West Bengal, is an experienced finance professional who has been working in GLRA India since 2009. Before joining GLRA India Suvankar worked in different development organisations in West Bengal, India. He possesses more than 17 years of experience of finance, accounts & administration in the NGO sector. Suvankar is a commerce post graduate and holds an MBA degree in Finance. Over the years he has handled different projects supported by the European Union, USAID, World Vision India, Global Fund, BMZ, CRY to name a few. He comes with a lot of experience in partner and fund management across India. Suvankar is known for his amicable behavior and easy-going nature among his colleagues. In leisure time, Suvankar loves to spend time with his family and watch TV.

Belina has been with GLRA India for eight years and is presently the Divisional Finance Manager - South. She is well versed in reviewing, investigating and able to distinguish corrective actions in financial entries & documents. She has demonstrated excellence in ensuring compliance with applicable policies, contracts, statuaries, regulations and handling audit assignments.

Rashmi holds a B.Com(Hons), University of Delhi, Chartered Accountant- Final Level and Chartered Financial Analyst, USA currently pursuing Level 2, and has diverse experience in the field of Finance. She had the opportunity of working across locations within India, including at Mumbai, Jaipur, and Indore. She is an expert in preparing financial accounts, budget analysis, credit analysis, short-term dynamic liquidity statement, preparation of ALM, statement of structural liquidity etc. Presently working as Divisional Financial Manager (North).

He holds a Postgraduate Degree in Commerce with 32 years of working experience in the field of finance and administration. From the past 29 years he has been serving both the International and National NGO sector on different themes. His expertise is in making budgets, compliance, internal audit, donor reporting, finalization of accounts, ensuring financial and procurement policies in place and optimum utilization of the available programme related budgets. He is good & proficient in leading the team, guiding and orienting the colleagues on a regular basis about the financial policies and systems of the organization.

Geetanjali Kaushik is a PR expert, Communication Specialist and a Social Media Practitioner. She holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication, a post-graduate diploma in Public Relations and a postgraduate certificate in Cybercrime and Cyberlaws. She is presently pursuing Ph.D. in Media & Mass Communication. She holds a vast experience in the areas of Internal & external communications, public relations, Trend analysis, PR & AD agency coordination. She worked in both the government and private organizations/Institutes. She is an enthusiastic individual who enjoys contributing to society's social welfare.

Nameera Nawaz Khan is communications professional with vast experience in different fields from Media, corporate and development communications with academic background in Media and governance masters from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and PG diploma in Human Rights, Humanitarian Law and Refugee law from Indian society of International Law. She is passionate about her career choice of working for a cause to contribute in bringing change in the society. She has expertise in social media, building communications strategies, creating documentaries etc. She holds the position of Communication Officer and has been associated with the organization since 2021.

Ms. Shabinda supports GLRA India as the PR and Communication Officer and operates from GLRA’s Lucknow Office. She has a degree in Humanities with additional academic skills in Graphic Designing from MAAC. At GLRA India, she is actively involved in coordinating communication activities in her project. Her expertise lies in designing, creativity, and visual arts . In the past, she worked as Social Media Manager at Medha Learning Foundation and currently, she is also pursuing her MBA to further grow and support our organization.

Mr. Joy Jacob works as the Senior HR Advisor at GLRA India. He has a degree in hospitality and has a master's certificate in Sociology and has actively worked in the field of leprosy for more than 15 years. At GLRA India, Joy manages the procurement, market analysis and delivery systems. He worked at organizations like KNEUS and Caritas India in the past with an overall experience of ---- (his lifetime experience), supporting in providing essential care for marginalized and risk groups of persons affected by Leprosy and HIV/AIDS. Apart from being enthusiastic, Joy works with a vision that “the impact we make in a person’s life will stick with us too” Mr. Joy Jacob joined KNEUS, which was doing leprosy control programs in the self-settled leprosy colonies in Uttar Pradesh, in close collaboration with GLRA India. His almost 15 years of work for the poor leprosy patients was acknowledged by people for his enthusiasm and motivation in the field of leprosy elimination. He then joined and worked for Caritas India in its work for giving care and treatment of opportunistic infections for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Ms. Bhagya Shree has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management from the Institute of Technology and Science, with a focus on marketing and human resources management. She has extensive expertise working in various commercial sectors, including marketing, finance, and human resources. She started her career in 2014 in the educational sector as HR Executive and later served many years in other corporate sectors. Currently holds the position of Assistant Manager- RFP & Programs to support the organization's efficient operations.