With specific expertise in policy advocacy and health systems strengthening Dr. Patil has been working in the field of social development for more than 25 years and has led several large-scale projects. She has worked with the World Bank, the EU, the British High Commission (DFID), the UN agencies and various national and international development partners. 

She has been credited for devising an innovative concept of ‘Community- based service delivery mechanism’ under the flagship program ‘Vriddha Mitra’ in the same spirit as that of the United Nations and its successful implementation to reach out to the elderly to serve them within their households with the aim to build an age-friendly ecosystem for the elderly population in India.

As a researcher, Dr. Patil has been a Principal Investigator for a number of research studies in India, Nepal, Bangladesh & the UAE, specifically in the domain of RMNCAH, Neglected Tropical Diseases, and Non-Communicable Diseases. Dr. Patil has authored various national and international reports, policy documents, articles and publications with Government of India and international organizations specifically on Health Systems, RMNCAH and Urban Health, with national and international journals like ‘Journal of Perinatology’, ‘Indian Journal of Medical Ethics’ and ‘Indian Pediatrics’. She has authored two academic books: 1. Communication Strategies in Reproductive Health; and 2. Body image, human reproduction and birth control – a tribal perspective.

Over the years, her leadership and vision in addressing the social and health care concerns of the elderly population has bestowed upon her the honour and distinction of being a public health professional in the field of elderly care.

As technical health specialist Dr. Pathak has contributed to large scale, multi-country, global health programs like MCHIP and MCSP and global health platforms like ‘Call to Action’ for ending preventable maternal and child death and ‘Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health’. He is well versed in addressing implementation level challenges both at the community and facility levels so as to ensure effective program outcomes. With more than 16 years of work experience, he brings in a skill-mix of teaching, training and mentoring on health systems, service provision, and thematic subjects.

His expertise in program implementation has resulted into focused efforts in improving the quality of life for vulnerable older people that are reached directly in ‘Vriddha Mitra’ program across 5 geographies in India. His recent portfolio has brought him closer to the issues of the elderly population and he comes across as an ardent advocate of breaking the isolation, building social support and ensuring health-care and well-being of the elderly (60+) women and men.

A healthcare specialist with more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Gautam has a strong acumen of attaining balance between Public Health programs and the value addition private health care brings in. Having played an instrumental role in developing & designing implementation of large-scale public health programs from local to national level, he is a strategist at heart and hence provides strategic advice and support in orienting, mentoring and capacitating public health professionals, health systems staff, service providers and field support staff. He brings in core expertise for key thematic areas of RMNCH+A, HIV and NCDs.

A public health specialist with 18 years of techno-managerial experience, Dr. Bhadouria brings in expertise for implementing multi-sectoral programs right from grass root level. He has worked with WHO, UNICEF and many other national and international development organizations. He has contributed to many health care innovations in the country including that of Special Newborn Care Units; Model Maternity Wings; Integrated Paediatric Units; FRU operationalization; and Nutritional Rehabilitation Centres. His technical skill-set pertain to MNCH, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS. Team section will include just photos of the remaining members.

Capt. Sunil Saraf is a visionary, a dynamic entrepreneur, and a distinguished leader with an extraordinary legacy in banking, financial services, investment banking, consulting, and advisory. With a career span of over 33 years, his expertise extends to mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, business development, and strategic partnerships. A former officer in the Indian Army, Capt. Sunil led anti-insurgency operations, managed logistics, and commanded a team of 140 personnel at the young age of 21. His military background instilled in him a disciplined approach to leadership, process engineering, and strategic decision-making, which he later applied to the corporate world. He has played a significant role in landmark financial and real estate transactions, including setting up educational institutions and hospitals in Dubai and Muscat using innovative investment structures.

As the founder of ICREA, and co-founder of NFSA, NCFA, 360tf, and NIRA, he has built businesses that specialize in investment banking, trade finance, and real estate advisory.

Capt. Sunil holds multiple academic qualifications, including a Master’s in Economics, an MBA in International Business, and diplomas in Defence and Military Science. His passion extends beyond finance and business into the social development sector, where he actively mentors young entrepreneurs and leaders, fostering innovation and sustainable growth. His deep sense of social consciousness is reflected in his commitment to creating impact-driven business models that integrate financial success with social responsibility. Whether through strategic advisory roles or philanthropy, he continuously seeks to empower communities, support education initiatives, and drive meaningful change.

Professor Rukshana Shroff has had a distinguished career in paediatric nephrology, making remarkable contributions to the field through her clinical expertise, pioneering research, and leadership. As a Professor at University College London and a Consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital, she has been at the forefront of advancing care for children with chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly in cardiovascular complications and innovative dialysis treatments. Her extensive research, including over 350 publications, has shaped global guidelines for CKD management through organizations such as KDIGO, NICE, ESPN, and IPNA. A dedicated mentor and educator, she continues to inspire the next generation of nephrologists while leading groundbreaking studies that improve long-term outcomes for paediatric patients. Through her work, she has significantly influenced both clinical practice and policy in paediatric kidney care worldwide.

Professor Shroff holds a PhD in Paediatric Nephrology from University College London (2008) and an MD in Paediatrics from Bombay University (1997). She earned her MBBS from Bombay University (1993) and a Diploma in Child Health (1996). She is a Fellow (FRCPCH, 2009) and Member (MRCPCH, 1999) of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. She has been elected to the highest office in her specialisation as the President of the International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA) from 2025.