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Our Leadership

Leadership rootedin purpose.

The people guiding Samvad bring experience, responsibility and a shared commitment to creating meaningful change alongside communities.

ExperienceResponsibilityPurpose

The People Behind Samvad

Guided by participation, transparency and accountability.

Experience that serves a shared purpose.

Samvad's leadership brings together grassroots experience, social-sector expertise and a shared commitment to transparent, community-led development.

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Rambadan Shukla

President

With 30 years of experience as a Gram Pradhan and 10 years as a Cooperative Society Director, Rambadan Shukla brings deep grassroots experience in governance and social issues to Samvad. As President, he provides community-driven leadership grounded in decades of public service.

Grassroots GovernanceCommunity Leadership
30 YEARSGram Pradhan
10 YEARSCooperative Society
02

Madhuri Halwasia

Executive Member

A dedicated social worker focused on women's empowerment and social justice, Madhuri Halwasia promotes women's leadership through advocacy and community initiatives. She also serves as Secretary of the FICCI Women's Cell.

Women's EmpowermentSocial Justice
03

Atul Kumar

Legal Advisor and Member

20+ YEARSLegal Practice

A practicing advocate with over 20 years of experience, Atul Kumar brings expertise in child protection, child rights and education. He provides legal and policy guidance to support Samvad's child development initiatives.

Child RightsLegal Advisory
04

Ram Singh Patel

Treasurer and Member

A seasoned social worker and entrepreneur, Ram Singh Patel supports financial discipline, transparency and responsible resource management within Samvad while remaining actively engaged in social development initiatives.

Financial StewardshipTransparency
05

R.P. Singh

Health Advisor and Member

25+ YEARSHealth Sector

With over 25 years of experience in the health sector, R.P. Singh has worked with development organisations as a health consultant. He guides Samvad's community-based health, nutrition and primary care programmes.

Public HealthNutrition
06

Prashant Mishra

Executive Member

A social worker and entrepreneur, Prashant Mishra focuses on employment-oriented training, skill development and community collaboration, helping create sustainable livelihood opportunities for youth and marginalized groups.

Skill DevelopmentLivelihoods
07

Vinod Kumar Mishra

Executive Member

An experienced training specialist in the development sector, Vinod Kumar Mishra works across leadership development, capacity building and community empowerment, strengthening Samvad's training and field initiatives.

Capacity BuildingLeadership Development