Sandhyarani Pattanaik

President

A passionate social worker, completed her Masters Degree in Social Work over twenty-five years of experience. She worked with District Blindness Control Society under Health Department in Odisha and then moved to work as a CSR head of a Corporate House. She possesses in depth knowledge on various grassroots issues in Odisha.

Arun Kumar Pradhan

Council member

Rajendra Meher

Secretary cum CEO, YCDA Youth Council for Development Alternatives (YCDA)

A qualified& experienced professional with over 30 years of indulgence in providing quality care and support to the deprived across the state of Odisha. His in-depth understanding of relevant legislation, procedures and techniques have immensely contributed in YCDA’s growth and credibility. He is a well-known personality in the development sector for his work child rights, Adolescent health and livelihood promotion. His work on promotion of various family-based care, de-institutionalization and Family strengthening are recognized across the country and abroad.

Dr. Mitali Mohanty

Council Member

An active social worker completed her Master degree in Psychology and Women’s studies with completion of PhD in Psychology. She has been working as senior managerial positions in several National and IN and having 25 years of experience in development sectors. She is closely working in the domain of child rights & protection, health, education, SRHR, Gender issues, Water, sanitation & hygiene etc. She is an active member and contributes as an expert in strengthening SRHR among adolescents & children in YCDA programs.

Gouranga Pradhan

Treasurer

After completion of Management degree in Finance, Mr. Gouranga worked in many reputed organizations in the state and holds expert knowledge on FCRA and Income Tax norms in NGO sector. His main competency lies in tracking the financial flow and financial planning as well as analysing the Organization’s finance management.

Sarita Choudhury

Council Member

Soon after completing her University education, she joined the development sector. She was always passionate to work for the deprived communities. She has worked in many settings with livelihood, SHG and entrepreneurship development of rural women. Organizing women in rural areas and working for their empowerment is her area of core interest. She contributes in Gender integration in YCDA programs.

Bidyutlata Khamari

Council member

Mrs. Bidyutlata Khamari, an active foster mother and dedicated social worker with 15 years of experience in the development sector, has been committed to improving children’s futures. Having completed her twelfth grade, she began advocating for women’s empowerment and children during her youth. Currently, she serves as a paralegal volunteer for DLSA, Balangir, and is a member of the District-level Sexual Harassment Committee. Recognized for her work by government officials, Mrs. Khamari now focuses on mobilizing foster parents and training them to nurture children in family environments, drawing from her extensive experience and passion for social betterment.