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]
Dr. Vivek Yadav
Director - Programs
Dr Vivek Yadav is a Public Health Professional with over 20 years of progressive experience. He has done his Masters in Public Health from Braun School of Public Health & Community Medicine, Hebrew University, Jerusalem Israel and MD (Physician) from Yerevan
State Medical University, Yerevan, Armenia.
Prior to joining LEHS|WISH, he was associated with Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI) and has experience of working with UN and International Organizations such as Jhpiego, NPSP- World Health Organization and Global Donors like USAID, BMGF, Packard, Susan Tompson Buffett Foundation etc.
He has contributed towards Primary Health Care and his key skills include – evidence based health policy making, health system reforms, public private partnerships (Pharma sector) for demand generation and expansion of public sector contraceptive basket for adolescents and young mothers,
applying and testing innovative approaches and using technology to leapfrog complex issues in public health; understanding of design thinking and HCD t o name a few.
Dr. Vivek Yadav lives in Gurgaon. Dancing and stamp collection are some things he enjoys doing in his free time.
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.
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Srivastava
Sr. Advisor - Innovations and Public Health
Dr (Professor) Rakesh Kumar Srivastava brings with him more than four decades of experience in the health sector across national as well as state levels. His experience and expertise cover varied aspects of the health sector including public health and disaster
evaluation, national health budgeting, and development of health policies. At LEHS|WISH, Dr. Srivastava guides and directs the teams in intervention states regarding appropriate platforms for innovations and technologies including digital solutions in primary healthcare within the framework of the National Health Mission.
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.