OUR TEAM
John Kurian George
Country Coordinator
John is a public health professional with extensive experience in the development sector focussing on health. As FAIRMED’s (FM) Country Coordinator, he currently oversees the overall management of FM India operations, finance, programs, fundraising, & administration as well. Besides his role also entails close coordination and collaboration with various stakeholders including the Government of India, State Government’s, people’s forum, WHO India, ILEP India members, and other key civil society organizations engaged in leprosy control work. In additional, John’s other interests include traveling, sports, music, and learning about different cultures.
Bijoy Kumar Swain
National Program Manager
Mr. Bijoy Kumar Swain currently serves Swiss Emmaus (SEI) India in the capacity of the National Program Manager. He is responsible for establishing the program that is now implemented in four states Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Amongst his core includes managing the partner relationship between the Governments of both countries and implementing agencies while promoting new initiatives in the state as per the organization's strategic development policy.
Bijoy holds Prosthetics & Orthotics engineering (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) with Masters in Business Administration and a post-graduate diploma certificate in public health service management. Bijoy has an experience of more than 13 years in networking and liaising with the government health departments, Disability Division, National Institutions in the field of Rehabilitation, Professional Associations, and various Disabled People's Organisation in India.
Santhosh. A.J
Chief Operating Manager
An alumnus of the Department of Social work, Loyola College, Chennai, Mr.Santhosh, is associated with Swiss Emmaus India since 2009 as the Chief Operating Manager (Fundraising). A post-graduate in social work, he also holds a post-graduate diploma in counseling and guidance. Being associated with the Social Service sector for more than 25 Years, in the area of Human Resource Management, Fundraising, Administration, and Professional counseling. Santhosh has worked with international NGOs like SOS Children’s Villages of India as Director for over 15 years, and he is a life member of the Indian council of social welfare. He holds expertise in fundraising for non-governmental organizations.
His international experience with The Pure life society in Malaysia has given him exposure to the latest concepts and techniques in fundraising. Drawing his rich experience in understanding human behavior, while working with individuals and groups of different characteristics and background, he can give the cutting edge to his customized training modules. Institutions regularly invite him to conduct training Programs on fundraising techniques. He has received an award from a well-known NGO as the Best Social worker.
Today fundraising for the needy is a passion for him.
Rajan. S
General Manager, FRU India
Rajan is a professional sales and marketing enthusiast, holds a degree in business administration. He is one of the youngest team members who joined the mission during the early days. He is now the Dy. Head publicity and fundraising and manages all the three centers based in Chennai, Mumbai, and Bangalore. His passion for supporting the cause is the greatest motivation that has kept him going.
Alex Praveen K. A.
Deputy General Manager
Alex Praveen is a professional with over two decades of experience in operations for corporate MNC’s and have associated with organizations like Perot Systems, Cognizant Technology solutions (CTS), Access Healthcare Services(AHS) and Infosys. Alex Praveen has received recognition as Innovative Leader from Cognizant and is a 4-star certified Manager from On-Track. Have travelled to Bostin and Pittsburgh USA for transition in Infosys. Have been instrumental in streamlining operations in AHS clinical Data entry Process. He is a flexible and Dynamic addition for the Organization.
Piyush Sakhalkar
Team Manager - Mumbai
Piyush Sakhalkar has 6 years of experience as a team manager. He started his career as a Quality officer in International BPO and was then promoted to team manager. He has received awards like the Excellent Feedback award, and Employee of the Month award during his carrier. His focus on motivating a group of employees to work toward a common goal and achieving them adds to his list of achievements. He handles the Mumbai operations.
Ramya V
HR and Trainer
Ramya is a professional HR and Trainer; she has 8yrs experience in HR holds a degree in business administration. As a Human resource representative, she has experience in managing employee benefits, employee hiring and on boarding, performance management and HR records. A corporate Trainer with entry-level experience, specializing in staff development, leadership training, communication, and curriculum development. A strong background in delivering training to new hires to deliver high-quality customer service and drive operational excellence.
Yohananthi
Donor Relation Officer
Ms.Yohananthi, working as a donor Relation officer. She has 2 years of experience working in this field. She monitors donor reporting, engaging, and due diligence as per donor expectations. She manages updating of the internal donor management system and ensures that all current donor details are accurately recorded in the donor database. Ms.Yohananthi is an expert in dealing with sensitive/ critical donor feedback to pre-empt issues and manage sensitive relationship. She is responsible to prepare and maintain accurate electronic data and prepare donor related information’s and documents for effective donor services.
Vikas Francis Kalisto
Finance & Admin Manager
Finance specialist by professional with more than 12 years of experience in International NGO Finance and Administration. Also have experience of working in Banking and insurance sector. Holds a Degree of MBA in Finance & Marketing. A people’s person with high level of commitment and integrity. Believes in enriching lives by contributing by efforts which brings change in the lives of most vulnerable.
Govind Sharma
Accounts & Admin Executive
Mr. Govind Sharma is our accounts and admin executive with more than nine years of experience in the field of accounting and auditing. He beholds a dedicated and sincere personality having clarity in keen on his loyalty in rendering the service to the organization with his outstanding negotiation skills contributing to accounts, administration, procurement, liaison, and human resources. He believes in clarity and always tries to give perfection to the organization.
Joseph Arunkumar
Head Finance & Admin – Health promotion
Joseph Arunkumar is a graduate in Finance from A.M.A.L College Anakapalli. He has more than 12 years of experience in working in finance and administration. He is well versed at all levels of accounting and reporting on payables, receivables, reconciliation, statutory taxes & Auditing. He has experience in working with manufacturing industry and in NGOs.