Meet the dedicated people behind TRDF.
Director
Qualification : M.Phil(Eco), Experience of 36 years in development sector on ethical business, gender issues, programme evaluation and development.Worked in iNGOs like Christian Aid(UK), Handicap International (France), and Indian NGOs like CRY, Azad Foundation, CEC.... Freelance consultant to Traidcraft(UK), Fairtrade(Holland), etc
Director
Qualification : From 1994 to 2011 worked as Sr Auditor & Tax Consultant in CA Firm.2012 to 2014 Worked as Finance & Admin Head in Divya Agro Ind Pvt Ltd, (A dairy plant)Kota, 2015 to 2016 Worked with Mesha Engineering Pvt Ltd, Bangalore as Finance & Admin Head, 2017 - onword worked as DGM (F & A) at Eco Tasar Silk Pvt Ltd, Delhi. 2019 - onward associated with Tribal & Rural Development Foundation.
Advisor
Qualification : A seasoned designer with over 24 years of experience, specializes in sustainability, management, and technology-driven design innovations. a NIFT Delhi alumnus, he excels in design thinking and processes,transforming ideas into impactful solutions. He has developed customized Management Information Systems for efficient project management. As an artist, Hrishikesh creates meaningful art installations, enhancing spaces. His dedication to sustainable development and innovative design makes him a valuable asset in any project.
Production Incharge
Qualification : Qualification : Graduate, 25+ years of Production experience and worked with NGO PRADAN and Eco Tasar Silk Pvt Ltd.
Advisor
Qualification : Dr. Sujata Khandai is a professor of marketing at Amity University, Uttar Pradesh since 2015. Her teaching interests lie in branding, digital marketing, sustainability and entrepreneurship. She does consultancy assignments and conducts trainings. She has also been awarded with a funded project from ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Sciences Research) in the area of employment generation and sustainability. Her research interests lie in the areas of social media, sustainable marketing, value co-creation, and entrepreneurship. She has co- authored a book “Consumer Behaviour – In the Indian Context” in 2002 and is currently co- authoring a book on Brand Management. She is a senior member of the International Economics Development & Research Center and a lifetime member of Eurasia Research and editorial board member of Dynamic Relationships Management Journal. She has conducted collaborative research under a travel grant from University of Paris-Sud and She is also a visiting researcher to Goldsmiths, University of London.