Our Team
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Varsha Venugopal
Co-Founder
Varsha leads various activities across Suvita, including strategy, partnerships, communication and fundraising.
Varsha has more than 15 years' experience of setting up and running development projects and programmes in global institutions including the World Bank and the Open Society Foundation. She has a Master’s degree in Development Management from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor’s in Urban Planning from the School of Planning and Architecture in India.
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Fiona Conlon
Co-Founder
Fiona leads various activities across Suvita, including strategy and programme design and improvement.
Fiona holds a double first-class degree from the University of Cambridge in Natural Sciences and Management. She worked at the World Health Organization in Geneva, organising a conference on non-communicable diseases. Fiona also worked on the planning, implementation and evaluation of health interventions in Dar es Salaam, with the student-led charity Cambridge Development Initiative.
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Shweta Saxena
Head of Technology
Shweta works as Head of Technology to design and develop new ways to leverage technology solutions to deliver Suvita’s programmes and expand our reach and thus impact.
Shweta holds a Master's degree in Computer Applications from Banasthali Vidyapith and a Bachelor’s in Physics from Delhi University. She has 16 years of corporate experience in software engineering, solution design, project & team management. Shweta previously worked as VP, Technology Manager with Deutsche Bank and also in roles with IBM India and HCL Tech. Shweta also founded Adopt A Family which works to support families in Pune who lost income during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Manoj Raj
Senior Software and Data Engineer
Manoj brings a strong foundation in data operations, automation, and analytics. Before joining Suvita, he worked at Cropin for over three years in Data Operations, where agricultural systems, enhance decision-making, and improve service delivery for farming communities. Manoj holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Amrita School of Business and recently completed the Professional Executive Development Program (PEDP) in Data Science for Social Impact from Ashoka University.
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Natasha Ahuja
Innovation and Data Manager
Natasha works on using data to make Suvita’s programmes more effective. She builds systems that help the team learn what is working, why, and how to improve — and runs focused projects that support strategic choices about programme design and direction.
Before joining Suvita, Natasha worked with field-leading organisations including the What Works Hub for Global Education at the University of Oxford, Youth Impact, and Our World in Data. She holds a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University and a BA (Hons) from Lady Shri Ram College for Women at the University of Delhi.
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Vinoj Raj
Senior Technology Generalist
Vinoj is a dedicated advocate for sustainability and the circular economy, blending data-driven strategies with profound social impact. Internationally recognized as a leading youth entrepreneur, Vinoj has received several accolades, including the National Youth Award for Social Entrepreneurship. At Suvita, Vinoj is committed to leveraging innovation to meet global sustainability goals.

Mario Pinto
Head of Finance, Legal & People Operations
Mario works to strengthen Suvita's internal systems to enable greater organisational impact. Mario works across functions including HR, legal, regulatory compliance, finance, accounting, donor reporting, infrastructure, and equipment.
Mario has 14 years' experience in the corporate sector, working across functions including profitability & pricing, programme management & operations, product management, and scientific research. He holds a Master’s degree in Computational Science from the Indian Institute of Science, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Pune (COEP).

Edward Lewis
Finance and Legal Operations Associate
Edward works to maintain and develop Suvita's legal and financial operations as it continues to scale.
Edward holds a Masters degree in Physics from the University of Birmingham and previously worked on process improvement within semiconductor manufacturing. He is passionate about health and development and aspires to maximise his impact in this space.

Anushree Gangavathi
Finance and Legal Operations Officer
Anushree is a finance professional with experience in auditing, compliance, and financial reporting, having worked with global clients at EY, BPB and other CPA firms before joining Suvita. She is passionate about applying her skills to strengthen non-profit operations and support Suvita’s mission of increasing childhood vaccination uptake across India.

Deepali Khanna
Senior Manager - Finance and Legal Operations
Deepali brings over 14 years of expertise in finance, administration, operations, compliance and risk management in the social sector. Previously, as Finance & Admin Manager at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in India, she led financial oversight, operations, and HR functions, ensuring efficient delivery of donor-funded initiatives.

Zhen Paintal
Senior Operations Generalist
Zhen serves as Suvita's Generalist and as an Interim People Operations Manager, where she develops processes, policies, and systems to drive organizational growth. As a Terra.do alum with a strong foundation in environmental awareness, she is deeply committed to fostering social impact and addressing the interconnected challenges of environmental and social issues.
Prior to Suvita, Zhen held leadership roles in various organizations, where she enhanced workflows, drove expansions, and built thriving communities.

Aastha Saumya
Senior Manager - People and Culture
Aastha brings experience across law, psychology, and management to her role at Suvita. She has worked in organizational development, people functions, and innovation within the for profit and nonprofit sectors, helping teams grow with purpose . Her diverse background enables her to bridge strategy with people-centered practices, and she is deeply passionate about creating effective teams that work with empathy.

Sara Saleem
Operations Officer
Sara holds an MBA in Finance and HR from SASTRA University. She has worked with HDFC and Kotak Mahindra Bank, and later at an edtech firm, gaining a deep understanding of process design, financial systems, and strategic implementation. I enjoy translating big ideas into practical systems and building processes that help teams work more smoothly and purposefully.
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Mario Pinto
Head of Finance, Legal & People Operations
Mario works to strengthen Suvita's internal systems to enable greater organisational impact. Mario works across functions including HR, legal, regulatory compliance, finance, accounting, donor reporting, infrastructure, and equipment.
Mario has 14 years' experience in the corporate sector, working across functions including profitability & pricing, programme management & operations, product management, and scientific research. He holds a Master’s degree in Computational Science from the Indian Institute of Science, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Pune (COEP).
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Edward Lewis
Finance and Legal Operations Associate
Edward works to maintain and develop Suvita's legal and financial operations as it continues to scale.
Edward holds a Masters degree in Physics from the University of Birmingham and previously worked on process improvement within semiconductor manufacturing. He is passionate about health and development and aspires to maximise his impact in this space.
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Anushree Gangavathi
Finance and Legal Operations Officer
Anushree is a finance professional with experience in auditing, compliance, and financial reporting, having worked with global clients at EY, BPB and other CPA firms before joining Suvita. She is passionate about applying her skills to strengthen non-profit operations and support Suvita’s mission of increasing childhood vaccination uptake across India.
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Deepali Khanna
Senior Manager - Finance and Legal Operations
Deepali brings over 14 years of expertise in finance, administration, operations, compliance and risk management in the social sector. Previously, as Finance & Admin Manager at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in India, she led financial oversight, operations, and HR functions, ensuring efficient delivery of donor-funded initiatives.
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Zhen Paintal
Senior Operations Generalist
Zhen serves as Suvita's Generalist and as an Interim People Operations Manager, where she develops processes, policies, and systems to drive organizational growth. As a Terra.do alum with a strong foundation in environmental awareness, she is deeply committed to fostering social impact and addressing the interconnected challenges of environmental and social issues.
Prior to Suvita, Zhen held leadership roles in various organizations, where she enhanced workflows, drove expansions, and built thriving communities.
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Aastha Saumya
Senior Manager - People and Culture
Aastha brings experience across law, psychology, and management to her role at Suvita. She has worked in organizational development, people functions, and innovation within the for profit and nonprofit sectors, helping teams grow with purpose . Her diverse background enables her to bridge strategy with people-centered practices, and she is deeply passionate about creating effective teams that work with empathy.
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Sara Saleem
Operations Officer
Sara holds an MBA in Finance and HR from SASTRA University. She has worked with HDFC and Kotak Mahindra Bank, and later at an edtech firm, gaining a deep understanding of process design, financial systems, and strategic implementation. I enjoy translating big ideas into practical systems and building processes that help teams work more smoothly and purposefully.
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Sumit Swami
Programme Manager, Maharashtra
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Dharmendra Padalkar
Programme Coordinator, Maharashtra
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Amandeep Singh
Programme Delivery Manager, Bihar
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Deepak Bansal
Programme Coordinator, Bihar
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Nawaz Noor
Routine Immunisation Consultant, Bihar
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Aspiya Sadiqhussain
Programme Delivery Manager, Maharashtra
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Anupam
Senior Survey Officer
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Juhi
Senior Survey Officer
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Rakhi
Senior Survey Officer
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Swapnil
Senior Survey Officer
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Bhagyashri
Survey Officer
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Nirmala
Survey Officer
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Ashok
Associate Survey Officer
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Jayashree
Associate Survey Officer
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Nisha
Associate Survey Officer
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Rani
Associate Survey Officer
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Snehal
Associate Survey Officer
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Archana
Senior Survey Officer
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Manoj
Senior Survey Officer
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Sapna
Senior Survey Officer
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Sweety
Senior Survey Officer
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Devika
Survey Officer
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Sandhya
Survey Officer
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Divyani
Associate Survey Officer
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Mahesh
Associate Survey Officer
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Pallavi
Associate Survey Officer
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Sarita
Associate Survey Officer
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Yojana
Associate Survey Officer
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Asif
Senior Survey Officer
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Payal
Senior Survey Officer
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Sheetal
Senior Survey Officer
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Vivek
Senior Survey Officer
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Madhuri
Survey Officer
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Vishal
Survey Officer
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Govind
Associate Survey Officer
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Manna
Associate Survey Officer
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Rahul
Associate Survey Officer
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Shilplata
Associate Survey Officer
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Gopi
Senior Data Officer
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Chandan
Data Officer
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Shubham
Data Officer
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Mukesh
Senior Field Data & Engagement Officer
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Ram
Field Data & Engagement Officer
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Soni
Senior Data Officer
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Kahkasha
Data Officer
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Abhishek
Associate Data Officer
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Ravi
Senior Field Data & Engagement Officer
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Sonu
Senior Data Officer
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Kundan
Data Officer
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Amritesh
Senior Field Data & Engagement Officer
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Mohammad Munaf
Field Data & Engagement Officer

Neela Saldanha
Neela is the Executive Director of Y-RISE, a Yale initiative which focuses on developing the science around scaling policy interventions to improve the lives of vulnerable people. A behavioural scientist by training, she also advises a range of initiatives on behavioural change, including recently working on a huge study to increase mask use during the pandemic. She was the founding Director of the Centre for Social and Behavioural Change at Ashoka University and sits on the board of several nonprofits.
Advisors

Monica Jain
Dr. Monica Jain is a development economist with over 20 years' experience in evidence-informed policy. As Lead Evaluation Specialist at 3ie, she manages a global portfolio of policy-relevant evaluations focused on immunisation and other sectors. Monica is also a member of the WHO working group tasked with developing guidance and tools to measure the drivers of vaccination uptake. She also conducts capacity development workshops on impact evaluation for policymakers in low-and middle-income countries.

Patrick Stadler
Patrick is a co-founder and chair of the board of GiveWell-recommended nonprofit, New Incentives. He helped New Incentives scale from 0 to over 100,000 programme users for their vaccination programme in Nigeria. As a consultant at Stadler Trails, he supports a range of impact-focused organisations. Patrick was previously a political advisor for Switzerland’s economic development agency and worked on strategic communications for peacebuilding and mediation at the UN.

Ujwal Thakar
Ujwal has led a distinguished career across the nonprofit and private sectors. He has served as CEO of both India's largest nonprofit, Pratham (driving its growth phase to ensure that "every child is in school and learning well"), as well as India's largest donation platform, GiveIndia. He is also on the board of several nonprofits, including Educate Girls. Before joining the social sector, Ujwal held various senior management positions in the banking sector. He now brings his expertise to support nonprofits in scaling and strategy.

Joey Savoie
Joey co-founded Charity Science Health in 2017 and led the development of our original SMS reminders programme, after conducting a systematic research process through which he identified SMS reminders for routine immunisations as one of the most cost-effective focuses for a new nonprofit.
Joey has since co-founded Charity Entrepreneurship, which provides entrepreneurs with support and training to launch impact-focused nonprofits.

Katriel Friedman
Katriel is the former CEO of Charity Science Health, which merged with Suvita in 2020. He led CSH's testing of enrollment strategies for SMS immunisation reminders, shaping the approach we use today. Katriel has also worked with the Center for Global Development, the World Bank and Innovations for Poverty Action on impact evaluations across the health, education and agriculture sectors. He holds a Masters in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) from Harvard University.

Priya Ajmera
Priya is a former Director at The/Nudge Foundation, which incubates startup nonprofits (including Suvita) working to sustainably and scalably alleviate poverty. She has supported a range of high-potential startup nonprofits in India with strategic decision-making on the journey towards scale and impact.
Priya has a background in Strategy and Product Management with various major tech firms (including Yahoo and eBay). She has also provided strategy consulting to a range of tech startups. Priya has an MBA from IIM, Bangalore.
