HO and State Team
Chayan Roychoudhury
Deputy Director – Learning & Impact
A demographer with expertise in statistics, results-based management and developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for large scale interventions on health, digital health, CRVS, Social policies and SDGs, Chayan Roy Choudhury has supported national and international
He has received MPhil degree in population studies from IIPS and has more than twelve years of experience in the development sector in projects and program, like Urban Health Initiative, Community based monitoring for impact assessment of Covid-19 on vulnerable families, Civil registration and Vital Statistics, Sustainable Development Goals, mSakhi digital health, and many others.
Currently, he is the Lead for Learning and Impact in the organization.
Ms. Srilekha Chakrabarty
Sr. Program Expert – Digital Health Implementation
Srilekha has almost 23 years of experience in coding, project management, planning, designing, development, and implementation of digital solutions in various domains. She has been focused in Strengthening Health Systems by providing technical support in the implementation of digital applications
She was earlier associated with United Nations Development Programme as National Program Manager- IT and was previously associated with organizations like National Institute of Health & Family Welfare, Futures Group, IBM, BenXL Technologies etc.
She holds her Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Statics and Economics and has completed her Master’s in Computer Applications.
Akhil Kumar Chaudhary
Specialist – Programs
Akhil K. Chaudhary has served in the Indian development sector for more than three decades, overseeing large teams across many regions and multi-sectoral projects. He has collaborated with an array of stakeholders during his professional career, including community
He has extensive and diverse experience working in fields including education, health, microfinance, and eradicating poverty, as well as intersecting ones like gender, humanitarian aid & relief, and community mobilization.
Dr. Ruchi Bhargava
Sr. Specialist – Learning & Impact
Ruchi Bhargava has over 14 years of experience in social science research, especially in the areas of health, livelihood, education, water and sanitation, and other development issues. Over the years, her work profile primarily focused on conducting evaluations and
impact assessment of various social and development projects and schemes commissioned by various Ministries/Departments of the Central and State Governments and Donor Agencies. Her background in management followed by Doctorate in Economics enables her to contribute and engage in the development sector as well as manage development programs.
Dr. Hemant. L. Patel
Associate Director – Programs
Hemant has experience in public health management and specializes in Project Implementation and Management, Capacity Building, Monitoring & Evaluation, Donor engagement & proposal writing, Co-ordination & Liaison, Budgeting etc.
Before joining us, he was leading the team at Sankhyank Tech Solutions LLP and has previously worked with organizations like Samkhya Optimus Solutions LLP, CARE India, World Health Organization, Government of Gujarat etc. <br>
He holds a Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery from N. H. L. Municipal Medical College.
Satyaban Sahu
Lead – Learning & Impact
Satyaban Sahu is a trained demographer having Masters’ degree in Population Studies from International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, and M.Phil in Economics from Berhampur University, Odisha. He has over 15 years of working experience in M&E and
Research in the domains of HIV/AIDS, MCH, Family Planning, Nutrition, Social Policy and Child Protection, etc. Satyaban’s core proficiency lies in data collection, data quality assurance (DQA), development of M&E logical framework/result-based framework and rolling out M&E tools, methodologies and data analysis (both quantitative and qualitative); besides ICT based data know-how.
Vivek Kumar Asreker
Sr. Manager – Programs
He is a public health specialist with more than six years of ever-increasing expertise in the healthcare industry. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in pharmacy from the TATA Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai and the School of Pharmacy D.A.V.V. in Indore,
He worked for Path before joining LEHS|WISH and has also held positions at the Smile Foundation, IQVIA, and India Health Action Trust. His primary competencies are business development, digital health, strategic thinking, project design, client management, research, and capacity building, among others. He has contributed to project management.
Priyaranjan Priya
Manager – Finance
Priyaranjan has 15 years of experience working in statutory compliances and fund management. Before joining WISH, he was with INDIA HIV/AIDS Alliance as a Senior Grants and Accounting Officer and was previously associated with organizations like Action Aid Association, J.A. Martins & Co and Ajim Hajyani & Co etc.
He has done his MBA in Finance from Symbiosis (Pune) and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Baba Sahed Bhim Rao Ambedkar University (Bihar).
Iffat Ara
Specialist – Human Resources
Iffat is a seasoned professional with twelve years of experience in different domains like HR and Business Development. Prior to joining WISH, she worked at KTC India Pvt. Ltd. Iffat has also worked with other brands like BSES, Communique Marketing Solutions, and
Rajshree Sharma
Sr. Manager – Finance (GRC)
Ms. Rajshree Sharma is a finance expert with more than 5 years of progressively increasing expertise in the same field. She earned her business administration bachelor’s degree from Galgotias University in Greater Noida and her MBA with a finance concentration from CHRIST
She formerly worked for Save the Children India in Gurugram and was affiliated with ABNP & Co (LLP) Gujarat prior to joining LEHS|WISH.
Her major competencies are grant management, statutory compliance, budgeting, time management, etc. She has contributed to financial accounting.
Dr. Dhwani K Almaula
Associate Director – Technical
Dhwani has experience in leading AI/Digital Health projects, providing Strategic expertise, Innovative Fundraising, Partnership facilitation, Research and analysis, AI Integration and Digital Reform and managing the Operational and Programmatic aspects.
He was earlier associated with Wadhwani Institute of Artificial Intelligence as a Lead Program Manager, e-Health (Tuberculosis, E-health) and has previously worked with organizations like PATH, CHRI, Jhpiego, Commissionerate of Health, Gandhinagar etc.<br><br>
He holds a MBBS degree from The Maharaja Sayaji Rao University, Vadodara and has completed his Master of Public Health (MPH) with major in Health Policy and Management from Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta.
Dr. Rajnish Gourh
Assoc. Director- Health System Strengthening
Dr. Rajnish has more than 16 years of experience in social development, including 12 years in CXO roles. His work expertise includes strategic leadership, national program management, resource mobilization, and inclusive program design focusing on Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Quality. He has been involved in designing and implementation of large-scale programs in Health, Education, and Livelihood.
He was earlier associated with L&T Public Charitable Trust as an Assistant Director and Trust Secretary and was previously associated with organizations like ARMMAN, Impact India Foundation, Ocean Group and SEARCH<br><br>
He holds his Bachelor degree in Homeopathic Medicines & Surgery, has completed his MBA in Health & Hospital Administration and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Reproductive & Child Health.
Raisa Chaudhari
Manager – Corporate Fundraising & Business Development
Raisa has over 7 years of experience in Business Development, B2B strategic planning, Project Management and Fundraising. She was lastly associated with TATA 1MG as Operations Manager- Strategy and has experience of working with organizations like Society for Development Alternatives and CARE India.
Raisa has completed her Bachelors in Sociology from University of Delhi and further her Post-graduation in Sociology as well.
Dr. Shalini Kapoor
Deput. Director – State Program & Technical
Dr. Shalini Kapoor is a Medical Professional with specialist training in Pediatrics and Neonatology, Public Health Management and Medical law and Ethics. She brings with her 22 years of experience in health sector with clinical, public health expertise and competencies
in program planning, management, implementation and evaluation. Shalini has experience in managing large public health programs and employs strong team building approach with multi stakeholder perspective in bringing health outcomes, which reach the most underserved through capacity building and field connect.
Dr. Savita Sharma
Senior Specialist – Urban Health
Dr. Savita Sharma has total professional experience of 14 years in various positions in the private and government sector, especially with the Government of Madhya Pradesh. She has obtained Master’s in Healthcare Management from Indian Institute of Health Management
Research (IIHMR), Jaipur, Rajasthan; and Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh University, Himachal Pradesh. At LEHS|WISH, she is responsible for Urban Health Quality Assurance as a Specialist.
Rohini Jinsiwale
Lead – CPHC
Rohini Jinsiwale holds an M.Phil degree in Economics with twenty-six years of experience in Public Health Sector. She is responsible for providing Techno-managerial support to NHM to strengthen the Health and Wellness Programme, Mental health and Geriatric care.
Her expertise includes program planning, Strategy designing, Programme implementation, data management and analysis, and process documentation of activities/programs/interventions, including coordination with all relevant internal and external stakeholders. She possesses strong communication and organizational skills.
Dr. Avichandra Arunsingh Golait
Manager- Public Health
Dr. Golait holds a Masters’ degree in Public Health from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is a dedicated, result oriented public health professional with more than five years of progressive experience in RMNCHA+
and public health insurance with strong relationships with administrators and department leaders to ensure the successful and effective operations of various programs.
Akhilesh Yadav
Manager- Learning & Impact
As part of the WISH state team, Akhilesh is responsible for all monitoring and learning related activities in Madhya Pradesh. In his current role, his key deliverables include Data Cleaning and Data Analysis for maternal health
programs; implementing M&E framework for other major program areas; and supporting various training programs.
Before joining WISH, he worked as District Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at Indian Health Action Trust’s RMNCH+A Project (June 2015-May 2016). His responsibilities revolved around providing monitoring support in strengthening the quality of data, and ensuring data availability on a timely basis. He also provided data related feedback to all government officials on major program components, and supported DHS, IMI, and Family Planning review meetings. The highlight of his role was capacity building of all Block level staff (BPM, BCPM, DEO).
Akhilesh holds a Master’s degree in Health Statistics, Master’s in Population Studies, and he is pursuing PhD in Biostatistics from IMS, BHU. His interest areas include Maternal Health, Child Health, Respectful Maternity Care, NCD, Health Management Information System, and Government Data Base.
Dr. Naresh Potter
Assoc. Director – State Program & Technical
Dr. Naresh Potter has done MBBS and MD (Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases) from University of Rajasthan, India. Before joining LEHS|WISH, he worked with Piramal Foundation, Ministry of Health-Saudi Arabia, Jhpiego, UNICEF and Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare-Government of India. He was a practicing doctor for ten years before joining health program management assignments. Currently, he is managing LEHS|WISH programs in Rajasthan.
Dr. Ambey Kumar Srivastava
Lead – Learning & Impact
Dr. Ambey Kumar Srivastava is a development professional in public health, having more than 20 years’ experience in research, monitoring, evaluation and documentation. He has extensively worked in implementation, research and technical support projects on health and
HIV/AIDS. He has extensive knowledge of conducting qualitative and quantitative research with vulnerable communities. Dr. Srivastava has published many research articles in international and national peer reviewed journals on Health, innovations, data quality, gender, HIV/AIDS, and other issues in social development.
Prashant Ghiya
Sr. Manager – Program Finance & Accounts
Prashant Ghiya is a highly analytical, deadline-driven Finance and Accounts professional with more than 15 years of experience. He completes all financial reports and accounting activities with accuracy and speed. He has done MBA in Finance. His key strengths are
ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; attention to details and high level of accuracy. He analyzes monthly and quarterly financial statements, performs budget forecasts, and consistently works on cost reductions. He has good control on administrative and logistic work, and he is able to handle and guard confidential information sensitively.
Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
Manager – Operations, TSU Baran
Dr. Anil Kumar Jain is a qualified professional with over 15 years of experience in working in the health and education sectors. His work profile ranges from strategic and policy-level leadership, advisory, and management experience with strong analytical and conceptual skills to proven ability in
the development of programs and processes involving a diverse and complex range of partners and stakeholders. At LEHS|WISH, he is Manager Operations at TSU, Baran. He provides technical support to the HWC program implemented in district Baran, Rajasthan.
Dr. Rajan Kumar Gupt
Manager – Learning & Impact
Rajan holds an M.Phil and Ph.D. in Population Studies from the International Institute for Population Sciences in Mumbai. With 9 years of experience in the public health sector, he has focused on various areas including primary health care, labour room strengthening, technical support units, nutrition, maternal and child health, reproductive health, and family planning.
He has actively engaged in both quantitative and qualitative social science research, conducting assessments at the study, community, and facility levels. Additionally, he has expertise in large-scale data analysis, developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and working on projects such as e-Sanjeevani, Telemedicine, and Transform Health. He has also presented papers at national and international conferences and has published eleven scientific articles, including publications in EPW, BMC Public Health Research, and the International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies.
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At WISH, he contributes to the organization’s branding and visibility, generates evidence through data analysis, ensures data quality in projects related to labor room strengthening, National Quality Assurance (NQAS), and Transform Health. He also provides technical support to the government. As part of cross-learning initiatives, he has supported the Assam team in real-time data analysis and ensuring the quality of data for COVID immunization.
Heikrujam Nongyai Nongdrenkhomba
Deput. Director – State Program and Technical
Mr. Nongyai holds a Master’s degree in Anthropology, and has over eighteen years of work experience in the development sector at the state and national levels. His domain expertise lies in Public Health; and other areas of interest and experience include Livelihood, Good Governance,
Gender, Social Inclusion, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and Community Participation.
During his eighteen years of career, he has worked with various renowned organizations, such as JSI, Cairn Oil & Gas-Vedanta Ltd., SAATHII, ACTED, National Health Systems Resource Centre, Plan International-India Chapter, Clinton Health Access Initiative, and so on.
He has hands on skills in managing large projects, and leading teams, strategic program planning, management (including partnership and donor management), providing technical support to NHM/Ministry of Health; building capacities of various stakeholders; conducting assessments, programmatic risk and security risk assessment; and program and budget management/tracking.
He is currently heading LEHS|WISH’s interventions in the State of Assam as the State Program and Technical Head where his main role focuses on leading & building the entire team, stakeholder coordination including government departments, development partners, donors as well as operational planning, strategy designing and its execution.
Diganta Sarma
Senior Manager- Programs
Diganta Sarma has fifteen years of work experience in the public health sector where his main role included liaisoning and coordination with various stakeholders including government functionaries; and providing technical support to National Health Mission, Assam, in program designing and
implementation, monitoring and supervision, etc.
Diganta graduated in Microbiology from Bangalore University in 2000, and completed his Master’s in Anthropology from the University of Pune in 2003.
His current role at WISH involves coordination and advocacy with different stakeholders, other development partners and government functionaries for implementation of WISH programs, monitoring and supervision.
Dipannita Kaushik
Specialist – Urban
Dr. Dipannita Kaushik, a native of Guwahati, Assam, completed her MBBS in 2015 from MUHS, Nashik, Maharashtra. She worked as a Clinician for two years in Guwahati in Internal Medicine, OBGY and Emergency department. As she was more interested in planning and implementation at scale, advocacy, capacity building, grant
management, community mobilization, project management, M&E, communication, documentation, networking and p
understanding people and their stories, she decided to switch career, and pursued Master’s in Public Health from IIPH Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
After completing her studies, she started freelancing for a Start-up working in the digital health domain. Thereafter, she joined UNDP as the state lead for eVIN and COWIN in West Bengal. Her role at UNDP focused on liaisoning with the state government, and advocating for the digitalization of the immunization program. She led a team of twenty-six people, and implemented both the projects from scratch. She was also the National Resource Person for eVIN project implementation in Sikkim, and State Nodal Officer for COWIN project in West Bengal. She was a member of the State’s Advisory Committee that took policy decisions for Covid19 vaccination program; and member of the State Steering Committee and State Task Force for Covid19 vaccination program. She was the State Trainer of West Bengal government for Cold Chain Handler’s State ToT.
Apurba Kumar Das
Sr. Manager – SBCC
Mr. Apurba Kumar Das is Bachelor in Pharmacy from Rajeev Gandhi University of Health Sciences, PGDPM (Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Management – internship with Six Sigma at Tata Motors Jamshedpur) from Institute of Clinical Research India, MSc. In Clinical Research from Institute of Clinical Research India-Delhi, Master in Public Health from Open Global University-Nagaland.
He has more than 14 years of experience including Quality Control at Ozone Pharmaceuticals, As Technical Data Associate at MoHFW (CDSCO), As Clinical Research Associate under Max Halthcare Pvt. Ltd., As public health professional in the Village Health Outreach Program of Piramal Swaysthya etc.
In his sparing time he likes to go with Sports (Kickboxing), Social works & travelling. he is also associated with “Kreeda Bharti” and WAKO India Kickboxing Federation. In the year 2021-2022 he has been awarded as “Arohan Community Coordinator” which is a state level reward by Arohan Artist Guild a state level organization of Assam.
Dr. Byomakesh Mishra
Team Lead
Dr. Byomakesh has more than 13 years of experience as a medical doctor and social development professional with specialization in Public Health. He is trained in public health planning, health care research, monitoring, health management, health care financing, public health nutrition, epidemiology etc.
He was earlier associated with NIPI as a SPO-Child Health and has previously worked with organizations like UNICEF, IHAT, Nutrition International and Piramal foundation for NITI Aayog ADT program.
He holds a bachelor degree in Homoeopathy Medicine and Surgery from Sambalpur University, Odisha and has completed his PG Diploma in Health and Hospital Management (Specialization in Public Health) from IHMR, Jaipur. Currently he is pursuing his PHD in Public Health from Jaipur National University.
Mohd. Sohrab Alam
Manager – Data and Digital
Sohrab has almost 10 years of experience in Healthcare IT. He has extensively worked in hospital HIS, specializing in HisTree, Palash and Heartbeat HIS application strategies in IT. He was earlier associated with Perzue Health Pvt. Ltd. as a Team Leader and has previously worked with organizations like Tanjer Info Systems Pvt. Ltd,
Ayushman Hospital & Health Services, Acute Informatics Pvt. Ltd and Net Connect Pvt Ltd. He holds his Bachelor degree in Information Technology from Jawahar Lal Technical University.
Mr. Abhishek Mishra
Manager – Operations
Abhishek has more than 10 years of experience in the Social Sector Development and specializes in health program management, policy and program development and training and capacity building. He was earlier associated with Health Set Go Pvt Limited as Lead- Operations and has previously worked with organizations like Save the Children, UNICEF and CARE India.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Barkatullah University, Madhya Pradesh and has completed his MBA in Health Management from IIHM, Jaipur
Dr. Anand Kantilal Sontakke
Team Lead – BMC
Dr. Anand has almost 25 years of experience in Project & Programs Coordination with leading Health organizations. He was earlier associated with JHIPEGO as Team Lead Surveillance and has previously worked with organizations like WHO, Municipal Corporation, UNFPA etc.
He holds his Bachelor degree in Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Shivaji University.
Dr. Soumya Chippagiri
Specialist – Technical and NCD
Soumya has experience of working in Non-Communicable diseases, Primary health care, Health care delivery system, Digital health and Global Health. She has been the State Lead for planning and implementing vaccine supply chain in Karnataka.
She was earlier associated with Tata Memorial Hospital as Senior Resident in Department of Preventive Oncology National Program and has previously worked with organizations like UNDP, St. Johns’ National Academy of Health Sciences, RUHSA and Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College etc.
She holds a MBBS degree from Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and has completed her MD in Community Medicine from K.L.E. Academy of Higher Education and Research.
Dr. Jitendra Chavan
Specialist – Quality and Capacity Building
Dr. Jitendra has nearly 12 years of experience in Public Health Sector. He has extensive experience in Capacity Building, RMNCH+A, CPHC, NCD, Disease Surveillance, Immunization, Proposal Writing etc. He is a certified NABH Quality Assessor for Hospitals under RGJAY by Government of Maharashtra and a national level assessor for Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) and Quality Assurance.
He was earlier associated with World Health Organization as a Surveillance Medical Officer and has experience of working with organizations like UNDP,UNICEF, NIRRH (ICMR, Mumbai) etc.
He is an Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery Degree holder from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and has completed his higher studies in Public Health from Tata Institute of Social Sciences and University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (USA).
Ms. Koyeli Bhattacharjee
Manager-Data, Mumbai
Koyeli is a Public Health professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in the public health domain. She has done her Masters in Population studies from IIPS and is currently pursuing PHD in Public Health from TATA Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.
Prior to joining LEHS|WISH she was associated with CEHAT, Mumbai and previously worked with Family Planning Association of India and Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
She has contributed towards Program Implementation and her key skills include- Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, developing proposals, budgets etc.
Koyeli belongs to Jamshedpur and is residing in Mumbai since many years. She likes learning music & travelling.
Mr. Pamrichan Ragui
Specialist
Pamrichan has more than 10 years of experience in public health management, specifically in areas of program planning, implementation and stakeholder engagement in Manipur and other states of North East India. He has led a team that conducted cold chain assessment of Manipur state and took active lead as communication partner at the state during the launch of Mission Indradhanush and other vaccines like IPV; Rota virus; Measles and Rubella.
He was earlier associated with Piramal Management and Research Institute as a State Lead and has previously worked with organizations like Giving Children Hope, ICRA Management Consulting Services Limited, Leishiphung Christian Hospital, Christian Medical Association of India, NHSRC etc.<br>
He holds a bachelor degree from University of Delhi and has completed his Masters in Health Administration from TISS, Mumbai.
Mr. Konsam Dinachandra Singh
Officer – Learning and Impact
Dinachandra has more than 6 years of experience in planning and managing surveys, developing data collection tools, data quality assessments and working on statistical software. His areas of interest are Child/Women and Adolescent Health, Nutrition and Lung Health; Monitoring and Evaluation & Geospatial mapping.
He was earlier associated with Breaking the Barrier, KHPT (Karnataka Health Promotion Trust) as a M&E Coordinator- State and has previously worked with organizations like MNH Exemplar India Study, NCEARD, SWABHIMAAN – IIPS etc. <br><br>
He holds a bachelor degree in Zoology from Manipur University and has acquired two Masters Degrees- one in Anthropology from Manipur University and another in Population Studies from IIPS, Mumbai. He has also completed his MPhil and PHD in Population studies from IIPS, Mumbai.
Mr. Anandha Krishnan MS
Officer – Learning and Impact
Anandha has more than 5 years of research experience in projects like MATLAB; Understanding the methods used for in silicon enzyme catalysis and application to rice metabolic pathway; Survey on inverse problems for fractional partial differential equation; Influence of media over dietary choices of slum population in Maharashtra and four decadal differentials in fertility decline due to compression of reproductive span across districts of South India.
He holds an Integrated degree in MSc (Mathematics) and has additionally completed his Masters in population studies from IIPS.
Mr. Amritesh Mullick
Lead – Programs
PradeshAmritesh has experience in public health management and specializes in Training Hospital Quality, Operations, Maternal health, New born care, Nutrition, Family planning, Non-communicable diseases and communicable diseases etc.
Before joining us he was working with Jhpiego in the programs team in UP and has previously worked with organizations like IHAT, CARE India and NRHM.
He holds a Bachelors degree in Dental Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi university of Health Sciences and has completed his Masters in Public Health Lucknow university. Additionally, he also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Management from IIHMR Jaipur.
Dr. K.M. Jahirul Islam
Lead – Programs
Dr. Islam has over 15 years of experience in Public Health. Before joining us, he has worked with Engender Health India as State Project Manager for Assam. He has also worked with organizations such as- UNICEF, Piramal Swasthya, NHM-Assam etc. in past and has an extensive background in Social Work, Business Administration and notable experience in various public health projects.
Jahirul has completed his PhD in Social Work from Assam (Central) University; Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare & Hospital Management and Human Resource Management; Masters in Social Work (MSW) and Bachelors in Social Work (BSW).
Dr. Islam has an impressive list of publications, showcasing his research and expertise in various domains, including rural healthcare, eye care, child welfare, and social sciences.