our people

The people your child will know by name

Thirty educators, therapists, and helpers — led by a board of educators, doctors, and social entrepreneurs.

Board & leadership

Dr. Swati Rajendrakumar Khade

Founder & Chairman

Recipient of multiple state-level recognitions, including awards presented by Hon. C.M. Devendra Fadnavis and Hon. Governor Shri Ramesh Bais, and felicitation by Shri Rajkumar Badole. Hirkani Award recipient, active in social initiatives across Mumbai and Thane.

Mrs. Manisha Pramod Thakare

President & Principal

Educator and social entrepreneur with over 18 years in teaching and community development, committed to empowering Divyang individuals through education, skill development, and sustainable livelihoods.

Mrs. Smita Vivek Swami

Treasurer & Director of Skill Administration

Felicitated by Hon. Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha for work in Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and named Efficient & Successful Woman (Kharghar, 2021). Organizes vocational workshops and exhibitions for the differently-abled.

Dr. Jayprabha Gangaprasad Asore

Director

Assistant Professor at the Government College of Education with a doctorate in Education. Named Efficient & Successful Woman (Kharghar, 2021); academic councillor, motivational speaker, and researcher in children's psychology.

Dr. Chetana Mahadev Patil (Thakur)

Director & Legal Advisor

Assistant Professor at Mumbai University; doctorate in Education with a post-doctoral fellowship (ICSSR, New Delhi). Governing Council Member (CAS, Govt. of Maharashtra), appointed to the District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (Mumbai Suburb); LLB & LLM advocate.

Mr. Yash Rajendra Kumar Khade

Board Member

Engineer with an MBA from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies; Assistant Vice President at Unity Small Finance Bank. Leads NGO initiatives including free education for underprivileged children and relief, blood-donation, and tree-plantation drives.