Leadership Team
Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Kumar is a distinguished individual who has served in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) since 1992. With an impressive background and extensive experience in the field of global health and public administration, Dr. Kumar brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise, that will significantly contribute to our vision of “Quality Healthcare for all”.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kumar has played pivotal roles in designing policies, implementing, and monitoring large-scale development programs, and leading state and national level initiatives. He has held various senior leadership positions, including Chief Advisor at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), India, and Chairman of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission. Dr. Kumar has also collaborated with esteemed organizations such as WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, ADB, USAID, and BMGF on projects aimed at improving healthcare and achieving developmental goals.
Dr. Rakesh Kumar's accomplishments are numerous and include significant contributions to the field of public health. He has successfully led initiatives for the control of non-communicable diseases, established new medical and research institutes, and achieved remarkable milestones in immunization coverage, polio eradication, and maternal and child health. His work has been recognized globally and has received prestigious awards and honors. Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Kumar is a thought leader and an esteemed speaker, frequently invited to share his insights on global health, sustainable development goals, and good governance.
Dr Kumar has the following professional degrees to his credit - Bachelor of Surgery from MD University, Rohtak; Doctor of Medicine (Ophthalmology) from the renowned All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi and Global Health Leadership Program from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK. Additionally, he has also been a Senior Scholar at the School of Public Health, University of Memphis, USA.
Milton Nayak
Head - Finance and Administration
A Chartered Accountant with close to two decades of experience across development, IT, and finance sectors, Milton Nayak is an expert in the realm of FCRA, NGO finance, grant management, finance process set-up, process automation, MIS, budgeting, monitoring, tax and legal advisory, and financial audits. At LEHS|WISH, Mr. Nayak heads
Finance and Administration, and is responsible for managing day-to-day operations, creating and implementing policies, procedures, and systems to minimize risks. He also oversees and provides strategic guidance to LEHS|WISH Admin team. He is a part of the partner and innovator selection process and contributes to discussions with existing and potential donors.[/read]
Sheena Gujral
Head - Human Resources and OD
Sheena Gujral has a Master's degree in English from Delhi University and a post-graduate in human resources from the All-India Institute of Management Studies. She has close to two decades of experience in corporate and business HR. Her expertise spans across employee engagement, talent management, succession planning,
HR handbooks, performance management, organization redesign, HR compliance (ISO, SOX, internal), business HR, and HR COE across IT, ITES, and the development sector. At LEHS|WISH, Ms. Gujral heads the HR and Organizational Development. [/read]
Nymphia Vishin Chaturvedi
Director - Strategic Communications
Nymphia brings over 20+ years of experience in strategic communications, brand positioning, marketing, advertising and public relations. She has worked with various reputed organizations including Ogilvy India, Strongkofee, Weber etc.
She has worked towards delivering high impact communication strategies for brands like World Bank, UN, WHO, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD “Merck for Mother’ etc. She has successfully promoted marquee brands which include Fortune 500, Healthcare, Pharma, Tech and Hospitality Industries nationally and internationally.
She has done her higher studies in Mass Communication from Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC), Pune and currently residing in Noida, Delhi NCR.
Dr. Pankaj Gupta
Director- Digital Health
Dr. Gupta brings in around two decades of experience, with qualifications in Medicine (BDS), Bioinformatics, Genomics, Computer Science, and an Executive MBA from the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore. He has over two decades of experience in HealthTech
, MedTech, PharmTech, and InsurTech businesses, having held leadership roles in digital health transformation across various countries including the United States, Canada, Asia, and the Middle East.
Throughout his career, Dr. Gupta has made significant contributions in the healthcare industry. He has been involved in projects related to universal health coverage, public health policy, health information exchanges, health delivery information systems, clinical transformations, and more. He has worked with esteemed organizations such as ACCESS Health International, Max Healthcare Group, Perot Systems, Infosys, Cerner Corporation, First Consulting Group, Curio Digital Therapeutics Inc., and Taurus Glocal Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd. He is also a respected member of professional associations, including the Indian Dental Association, Indian Association of Medical Informatics, and HIMSS India Chapter.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Gupta has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. He has acquired certifications in HL7, DICOM, SEI-CMMI, JAVA, and Business Analysis.
Amrit Rai
Director- Fundraising and Partnerships
Amrit brings with her over 30 years of experience in Fundraising, CSR, Diversity and Media. As a versatile professional, Amrit's skills encompass leadership, strategic planning, marketing, partnerships, project management, and new market development.
Amrit's professional journey is characterized by her work with organizations including United Way Mumbai, Zomato Feeding India, Save the Children India, PYXERA Global India, and Magic Bus Foundation India.
She has done her Masters in Business Administration (Marketing Specialization) from ITM, Mumbai, affiliated with Southern New Hampshire University (USA), holds Diploma of Social Work from Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility from the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), affiliated with NMIMS College and Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics.
Dinesh Songara
Director - Field Services
Dinesh Songara holds a Post-Graduate degree in Public Health and Nutrition from Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi (2013); Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) from Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune (2012); Master of Public Health (MPH)
(International) degree from University of Leeds, UK (2011); and Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from Bhavnagar University, Gujarat (2005). Mr. Songara has more than a decade long experience in the field of public health and wellness. He has been associated with LEHS|WISH as an Associate Director in Rajasthan State Program, leading the team of Technical Support Unit.