Archana Shukla Mukherjee is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director of Change Alliance Private Limited. Since April 2024, she has been leading the organization, providing strategic direction for sustainable growth, high-impact programmes, and strong stakeholder engagement. As CEO, she oversees organizational strategy, operations, governance, partnerships, resource management, and business development, while ensuring the successful delivery of programmes and services across India.

Prior to her current role, Archana served as Director (Interim), leading Development Advisory Services (DAS), operations, and Gender Diversity and Inclusion (GDI), Impact Advisory, and Responsible Business verticals. Before joining Change Alliance, she was Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Prakruthi – Enabling Sustainability, where she led CSR and sustainable supply chain initiatives across South Asia. She has also worked withPartners in Change and the Centre for Alternative Dalit Media in research and programme leadership roles.

An anthropologist by training, Archana holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology with a specialization in Women in Local Governance among the Padhars of Gujarat. She has completed an Executive Mini-MBA from the University of the West of England and Advanced People Management Training from Management Centre Learning (MCL), London.

With nearly two decades of experience, Archana has led programmes on gender equality, diversity and inclusion, responsible business, business and human rights, safe migration, prevention of sexual harassment (POSH), CSR, sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, qualitative research, and sustainable supply chains. She has worked extensively with governments, private sector companies, international development agencies, civil society organizations, and community institutions. Her expertise spans responsible supply chains across the garment, mining, tea, coffee, cotton, sugarcane, and construction sectors, with a strong focus on advancing women’s empowerment, inclusive workplace practices, and the rights of vulnerable and marginalized communities. She has successfully managed large grant-funded and commercial programmes, including initiatives supported by UNDP, GIZ, FCDO, leading global apparel brands, corporate foundations, and government partners.

In recognition of her contributions to women’s empowerment, Archana received the Sandvik India Gender Award (SIGA) 2019 under the Social Venture category. She is also a Grand Jury Member for the Dalmia Bharat CSRBOX CSR Impact Awards and a recognized trainer on CSR, programme management, POSH, gender-transformative approaches, business and human rights, and NGO-business partnerships. Additionally, she is a Certified Faculty Member of the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad.

Through her leadership, Archana continues to champion inclusive development, gender equality, climate resilience, and responsible business practices, creating sustainable impact for communities, workers, and organizations across India.

A dynamic financial professional with 15+ years of cross sector experience spanning financial planning, compliance, operations, and social impact. Known for strengthening governance, enhancing financial transparency, and driving organizational efficiency through upgraded reporting and internal control systems. Brings proven expertise in CSR, DEI, corporate volunteering, and sustainable social impact financing, along with a strong background in corporate banking and outsourced financial operations. Backed by CA degree and certification in BRSR from ICAI and Green Belt Certified in Donor Fund Management, with impactful contributions across organizations in leadership roles in TERI, Genpact, Teach for India, The Federal Bank Ltd and American Express Pvt Ltd.

Julie Thekkudan (PhD) is a senior international gender and women’s rights development practitioner with over 25 years of experience. Her core expertise lies in integrating a rights-based perspective with a systems thinking approach to sustainable and accountable development, focusing on gender equality and women’s social, economic and political empowerment, human rights and normative change. She has worked closely with civil society organisations, women’s rights organisations, donors, corporates, government institutions, media and institutions related to popular culture.
Julie has been responsible for providing strategic guidance and planning for thematic portfolios, designing and managing medium to large, multi-state/country development programmes across India, South Asia and globally. She has led campaigns on women’s rights globally, regionally and in India. She has been directly involved in developing coalitions and networks in South Asia. She has been a researcher with many published papers and articles. She has conducted extensive training for the development and corporate sectors and academic institutions on various issues related to gender and women’s rights. She has been on the faculty for some gender related online and offline courses.
Julie has held leadership roles in Equality Now, Oxfam International, Oxfam India and PRIA, India. Early years of her career saw her build her experience on civil society strengthening, youth engagement, governance and citizenship, natural resource management and monitoring and evaluation. Julie holds a doctorate from Jawaharlal Nehru University in Political Studies, with a focus on gender issues, for which she won an award.
Julie provides her services as the Gender Justice Lead, where she is responsible for bringing inclusion, coherence and transformation, where possible, to all developmental work.

Dr. Milan K Dinda is a senior international development professional with over 25 years of leadership experience in designing and managing large-scale, multi-country development programs across South and Southeast Asia. His core expertise includes strategic planning, program management, civil society strengthening, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL).

He has held key leadership positions with leading global organizations such as UNDP, CARE India, HelpAge International, and Brooke. In these roles, he has led complex, donor-funded initiatives, strengthened institutional systems, and built high-impact partnerships with governments, multilateral agencies, and civil society organizations.

Dr. Dinda brings deep sectoral expertise across governance, public health, livelihoods, disaster risk management, and social protection. He is particularly recognized for his ability to translate strategy into implementation, drive performance through evidence-based approaches, and deliver sustainable, scalable outcomes in challenging and diverse contexts.

He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology of Development and combines strong analytical capabilities with extensive field experience to support adaptive, results-oriented programming.

With over a decade in the development sector, Chitranka Banerjee brings a wealth of experience in advancing Diversity, Inclusion, Decent Work, Labour Rights, Women’s Leadership, Livelihoods & Enterprise Development, and Climate-resilient Livelihoods. While working on the theme of Migration & Labour Rights, she has closely engaged with construction workers, garment workers, agricultural workers, and domestic workers, endeavoring to understand their issues under various themes of inquiry. From spearheading Gender Equality initiatives with implementing organizations like SEWA Bharat & Pragya, to contributing as a Short-term Consultant for UN Women, her journey has been marked by a commitment to fostering inclusive societies. Through strategic program design, stakeholder engagement, and detailed documentation for critical themes—such as Eliminating Violence against Women in Ethnic Minority Communities; Education of Adolescent Girls in Rural Areas; Rights of Migrant Workers in Remote & Hilly Regions; Fostering Women’s Collectives among Domestic Workers; Building Women Microentrepreneurs, and Supporting Women’s Livelihoods with Productive Assets & Cash Transfer—she has facilitated impactful projects, ensuring tangible progress in areas critical to social justice and sustainable development. She holds an MPhil in International Relations and her academic background in International Relations and Political Science, complemented by post-education training in Labour Rights and Gender Programme Evaluation, further enriches her expertise. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali, she is equipped to navigate diverse contexts and collaborate effectively on initiatives aimed at driving positive change.

She has worked as a Consultant (Programme Specialist – Gender, Diversity & Inclusion) with Change Alliance on several projects, for example, on the themes of Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction Governance; Disaster and Climate Resilient Development Planning in Bhadrak & Ganjam districts of Odisha; Comprehensive Development through an Integrated Approach of Providing Education, Health & Livelihood Support to Adolescent Girls in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand; and played a supportive role on themes like Labor Rights of Construction Workers in Jharkhand, Decent Work Practices in the Sugarcane Value Chain of Maharashtra & Karnataka, and Community-Led Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience. Apart from this, she has also helped design projects on the themes of Increased Access of Migrant Workers from 400 worksites to Social Protection Schemes, on building a Gender-Sensitive Workplace, and on Rights of Garment Workers in Factories/Manufacturing Units, among others. She has now joined Change Alliance as Manager – Gender, Diversity & Inclusion and during her tenure as Manager, she hopes to collaborate and work closely with the India Programmes Team, Impact Advisory Division, the PHIA Team, and the Department of Administration & Finance, to work on new projects and programmes and to help prioritize & advance Change Alliance’s commitment & goals around Gender, Diversity & inclusion.

Ms. Sonia Wazed is the Ungal Kural/Hamari Awaz Helpline Lead for India under the LRQA (Hong Kong–based) project, which is being implemented Pan-India by Change Alliance as the India partner.

Sonia is a seasoned development professional with over two decades of experience leading initiatives that promote labour rights, equitable livelihoods, and social inclusion, with a strong focus on gender justice across India and South Asia.

Having previously worked with both Christian Aid and Change Alliance, Sonia now returns to embark on this new journey with us. We are delighted to welcome her back and look forward to her leadership and contributions to the project.

She has held leadership and thematic roles with organizations including the Azim Premji Foundation, Society for Labour and Development, Christian Aid, Terre des hommes, Groupe Développement (Acting for Life), and more. Sonia has led multi-country and multi-sectoral programmes on business and human rights, decent work, ethical supply chains, and gender-based violence and harassment, working closely with civil society networks, donors, corporates, and governments. Her contributions span programme design, policy dialogue, and research — strengthening the intersection of social justice and responsible business practice.

Sonia brings extensive experience in strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based advocacy, informed by years of collaboration with workers’ collectives and grassroots organizations. Her approach integrates rights-based and systemic thinking to promote inclusive, accountable, and sustainable development. Deeply committed to social justice, she continues to work toward ensuring that workers and marginalized communities are meaningfully represented in decision-making processes shaping global supply chains and development agendas.

At Change Alliance, Sonia leads the ‘Ungal Kural/Hamari Awaz helpline – Access to Remedy’ initiative, strengthening grievance redressal mechanisms and promoting responsible workplace practices across factory settings. She oversees helpline operations, capacity-building programmes for the key stakeholders – workers factories and suppliers, case remediation and data-driven analysis to identify systemic gaps and support sustainable improvements in working conditions of the workers.

Basab Bhattacharjee is a development professional with over 14 years of experience in rural development, livelihoods promotion, climate change and program management. He has worked extensively across thematic areas including agriculture, natural resource management, renewable energy, and institutional strengthening of community-based organizations such as FPOs and cooperatives.

Over the years, he has held key roles in organizations such as NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS), SELCO Foundation, Indo-Global Social Service Society (IGSSS), Reliance Foundation, ASSEFA, and MUKTI, where he has led multi-sectoral projects, managed large teams, and collaborated closely with government departments, financial institutions, and development partners. He has been involved in large-scale national initiatives, working closely with Senior Government Officials, in Central Government Ministry, and played critical roles in stakeholder coordination, project planning, and monitoring.

Basab holds a Master’s degree in Rural Development and Management and brings strong expertise in project design, execution, partnerships, and result-based management, with a focus on creating sustainable and scalable development impact.

Dr Henna holds a medical degree and is a practicing humanitarian, disaster risk management and development professional leveraging 17 years of cutting edge experience of working with communities for principled humanitarian action and sustainable development including 12 years as functional head for effective development and management of humanitarian and development Projects/Programmes, advocacy with stakeholders and capacity building in Emergency Preparedness and Response. She has a cutting edge experience of managing multi sectoral projects on Relief, Response, Rehabilitation, Gender in DRR, Psychosocial Support in Emergencies, SRH in Emergencies, Health Emergency Preparedness for Response, Social Development, Natural Resource Management, Child Protection in Emergencies, Disability inclusive DRR (DiDRR) with organizations like Action Aid, International Committee of the Red Cross(ICRC), United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA), UNICEF, HCLF, World Health Organisation (WHO), IPPF, Pragya, UNHCR & Sphere India. Having worked with a National Coalition of 150 humanitarian agencies (Sphere India) as thematic lead for Accountability to affected population, Knowledge Management Program, Collaborative Advocacy Vertical & Strategic Partnerships, she has ensured effective communication with communities, implementation of accountability principles and CHS standards in emergencies, build capacity of Govt and civil society in integrating Humanitarian Standards & has established & managed high value partnerships with Government, UN Agencies, NGO Networks, Corporates, Academia, Global Networks for ensuring implementation of national guidelines/standards, core humanitarian standards in disasters and complex emergencies. Focal point for NAEPR (Network Approach to Emergency Preparedness & Response) Program for COVID-19 response and recovery, Focal Point for Sector Committees/Groups including Health, & Protection Sector Committee, Cash Working Group, Inter Faith Humanitarian Alliance, she has been instrumental in bringing together sectoral experts/think tanks for charting out effective roadmaps for risk reduction and resilience. Dr Henna has also been responsible for pilot testing of Multi-sector Coordination on Emergency Preparedness & Response in six sectors across 10 States of India, in collaboration with National Institute of Disaster Management. She has been deployed in field for emergency assessments, evaluations, preparedness and emergency response coordination during & post disasters and has supported the URS process for response, Alert reports, SitReps and Joint Rapid Needs Assessment Reports. Dr Henna has facilitated coordination and established partnerships/agreements with global networks, conducted evaluations post emergencies, harmonised cash transfer program and has been one of the Core Team Member in the Study on State of Humanitarian Systems in India Report. She has advocated for protecting the rights of the most vulnerable women and children and integrated gender, women and child friendly services and policies in the assessment processes in the aftermath of disasters and emergencies in India.

Harita has an impressive 18-year journey in social program implementation and impact advisory, with expertise in diverse thematic areas and geographies. Holding an MSW and M.A in Economics, her commitment to continuous learning is reflected in her academic credentials.

Her experience spans FPO/CSO capacity building, SHG & Federation development, entrepreneurship, livelihood enhancement, gender vulnerability, climate vulnerability, and the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index. Harita has collaborated successfully with renowned clients like GIZ, UNDP, Solidaridad, and IFAD in various regions.

Dedicating herself to social impact, Harita has played a crucial role in educational initiatives, women’s empowerment through SHG formation, vocational training, and gender sensitization programs. In the domain of livelihood and rural development, she has conducted awareness initiatives, health camps, and livestock camps while liaising with rural financial institutions and contributing to watershed development. Her commitment to social impact extends to the implementation of impactful programs across a wide spectrum. She has played a pivotal role in educational initiatives, focusing on learning level assessments, training needs assessments, and fostering reading habits among children. Additionally, she has championed women’s empowerment through SHG formation, vocational training, and gender sensitization programs. In the domain of livelihood and rural development, her efforts have included gender sensitization programs, capacity building, awareness initiatives, health camps, and livestock camps. She has liaised with rural financial institutions, facilitated fund generation, and contributed to watershed development and the dissemination of latest agronomic practices. With experience across Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh, Harita’s passion lies in emphasizing empowerment through education and fostering sustainable development.

Harita’s notable studies include the Endline Study of UPMA project for Trickle Up, the Baseline study on the “Regenerative and Resilient Sugarcane Supply Chain” project for Solidaridad, and the Assessment of the role of FPO in Rural Transformation for Reliance Foundation. She has also assessed the adoption rates of Soil Protection & Rehabilitation measures under ProSoil India for GIZ and conducted an Impact Assessment of SRLM Implementation using the Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index (MPI) for UNDP. Additionally, Harita has contributed to the Impact Assessment of strengthening and fostering CSOs for Child Fund India.

A senior climate and development professional with over 22 years of experience, working at the intersection of climate resilience, water resource management, and sustainable rural development across India. Brings extensive expertise in integrating climate change adaptation, natural resource management, WASH, and disaster risk reduction into large-scale development programs, alongside proven leadership in emergency and disaster response operations.

Has held leadership and advisory roles with organizations including World Vision India, Vanabandhu NRMS Pvt. Ltd., Piramal Foundation and served as a Consultant positioned with the Ministry of Jal Shakti in support of the Jal Jeevan Mission. Has also undertaken research and consulting assignments with the Indian Institute of Forest Management and other development partners. Has worked closely with government ministries, UN agencies, and civil society organizations to design, implement, and strengthen climate-resilient systems and policies.

Recognized for leading multi-state programs, managing emergency operations, and strengthening institutional and community capacities through strategic partnerships and technical guidance. Combines strong program leadership with policy engagement, knowledge development, and capacity-building expertise.
Holds an M.Phil. in Natural Resource Management from the Indian Institute of Forest Management, along with qualifications in law (LL.B.), economics, and business management. A recipient of the DAAD scholarship, he attended the International Summer School in Forestry at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Germany. Multilingual, with proficiency in English, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil, and French.

Subhalaxmi Mohanty, PhD, Psychology, PG Dip in Counselling and Guidance. Subhalaxmi is a Safeguarding Advisor providing service to Christian Aid globally
Subhalaxmi brings over 19 years of experience in the non-profit sector, with expertise in programme safeguarding, GBV response, SRHR programming, and partner capacity strengthening. She has a strong track record of managing multi-country, donor-funded programmes and leading safeguarding initiatives across South Asia and globally. Her skills include developing context-specific safeguarding strategies, reviewing partner policies, and providing psychosocial and legal support to survivors.
She began her career in grassroots advocacy for women’s rights in India, later expanding her work to include LGBTIQ rights and access to justice. Her early careers associated with crisis intervention initiatives for survivors of domestic violence and human rights violations contributed to expanded crisis intervention cells in police stations and ensuring access to free government legal aid services for individuals from diverse gender and sexual identities in Odisha, India.
Over the past 15 years, she has worked for global organizations such as the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and Christian Aid (CA).
In her current role within the global safeguarding team, she provides strategic support to embed a “do no harm” approach, strengthen safe programme delivery, and ensure timely, effective responses to safeguarding concerns across country programmes and partners.
Previously, at IPPF’s South Asia Regional Office, she worked across nine countries, contributing to SRHR advocacy through national partner organizations and multi-country initiatives. She supported programme development as part of the resource mobilization team, oversaw monitoring and evaluation, and mentored partners across the region.
She has worked in projects supported by Oxfam, European Commissions (EC), DFID, DFAT, LEVIS Foundation and Japan Trust Fund.
Subhalaxmi is a values-driven professional with a deep commitment to women’s rights and fostering safe, inclusive, and accountable programming environments, with a strong focus on sustainable impact and institutional strengthening.

Prachi Vijh is a Senior QA Tester at Christian Aid, and I am responsible for testing Digital as well as CRM Products to ensure they meet agreed requirements, quality standards, and user needs. My job entails to identify issues, validates fixes and support reliable delivery, ensuring solutions are robust, accessible and ready for release.

Mr. Bipul Kumar Limma is a social development professional with over 15 years of experience in the development sector, and has worked in multiple themes such as labour rights, grievance redressal, child protection, education, and community development.

He currently serves as Project Coordinator for Ungal Kural/ Hamari Awaz helpline – Access to Remedy Project at Change Alliance Pvt. Ltd., where he offers assistance to the workers in Hindi and Odia through the helpline, facilitates resolution of workers’ grievance, and supports training at the factory levels.

Bipul has previously worked with organizations such as ActionAid Association (India), CFCA–Unbound (USA), Udayan Care, and Asha Deep Foundation, and represented India at the World Social Forum 2024 in Nepal. He holds an MSW from IGNOU, a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights from IIHR, New Delhi, and a Bachelor’s degree in History (Hons.) from S.K.C.G. College, Odisha.

Beyond his professional work, Bipul is also an artist and photographer, using visual media—such as wall paintings and educational posters—to creatively support worker training and community awareness initiatives.

Harsha Puja Joseph is a passionate and dedicated social work professional with a strong academic background and over five years of diverse field experience in human rights, labor welfare, and grassroots-level facilitation. With a Master’s in Social Work from Madras University, Chennai, and a Bachelor’s in History honors from Delhi University, New Delhi, Harsha combines academic excellence with a deep commitment to social justice. Her work reflects a consistent focus on empowering marginalized communities, especially workers in vulnerable sectors, through education, rights-based advocacy, and grievance redressal mechanisms. Harsha has worked extensively across Tamil Nadu and other parts of India, facilitating critical interventions around labor rights, gender-based violence, and factory-level grievance systems. Her recent roles in the Textile and Garment sector involves training workers and management on internal complaints committees (ICCs), works committees, and safe grievance redressal practices, particularly in the garment and textile supply chains. She is skilled in developing participatory learning environments, delivering sessions in both Hindi and Tamil, and tailoring content to meet local needs.

In addition to her facilitation and training work, Harsha has contributed to proposal writing, documentation, and capacity-building initiatives, as seen in her work with Vizhuthugal Trust. Her earlier experiences with organizations such as the Fair Wear Foundation, The Banyan, and World Vision India further highlight the versatility—from mental health interventions and clinical social work to large-scale community assessments and educational support. A recipient of academic honors and an international research participant under Finland’s FINDIGATE program, she brings a global perspective grounded in grassroots realities.

Outside of her professional life, Harsha is a former national-level Kho-Kho player who represented Jharkhand in the School Games Federation of India’s national championships and a classical Kathak dancer. Her team spirit, resilience, and commitment to collective well-being are qualities she carries into every team she joins.

Ms. Kavya was born and raised in Bangalore, Karnataka. She completed her Industrial Training as an Electrician and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science, and Sociology from Bangalore University. She has completed a basic counselling course as well.

She currently serves as Project Coordinator for Ungal Kural/ Hamari Awaz helpline – Access to Remedy Project at Change Alliance Pvt. Ltd., where she offers assistance to the workers in Tamil through the helpline, she facilitates resolution of workers grievance, and also supports the lead in overall functioning of the helpline.

Growing up in a community of garment workers, Kavya was inspired by her mother, who worked in the garment industry, to engage in social activities from an early age.

Kavya began her professional journey as a Trainee Researcher with an NGO, contributing to studies on garment workers that focused on living wages, occupational health and safety, working conditions, and gender-based issues. Over the past decade, she has managed a Worker Resource Center, supported migrant workers, handled legal and personal cases, and facilitated training programs on leadership, communication, and labour laws. She has worked with garment, plantation, leather, and sex workers, as well as with transgender communities.

Ms. Sandhya is a development sector professional with a postgraduate degree in Psychology and over seven years of experience working with NGOs in the areas of psychosocial support, crisis intervention, and coordination.

She is skilled in counselling and has been actively engaged in CSR initiatives, collaborating with various organizations to conduct programs such as Kidz Carnival and awareness campaigns for women and child welfare in association with the Child Welfare Committee.

She currently serves as Project Coordinator for Ungal Kural/ Hamari Awaz helpline – Access to Remedy Project at Change Alliance Pvt. Ltd., where she offers assistance to the workers in Hindi and Odia through the helpline, she facilitates resolution of workers’ grievance and supports in workers training.

Beyond her professional work, Sandhya embraces life with authenticity and confidence—unapologetically herself.

Juli Borah is currently serving as an HR & Admin Manager and brings over 15 years of professional experience across both corporate and development sectors. She has strong expertise in human resource management, organizational development, compliance, and administrative leadership.

Juli has extensive experience working with leading organizations, including over 8 years with Tata Trusts and its associate organizations, where she led end-to-end HR and administrative functions across multi-state development programs. She has also worked for one year on a USAID-supported project with Tetra Tech, managing HR operations for large, multi-location teams and aligning HR strategies with program goals.

Her expertise spans the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, performance management systems, policy development, statutory compliance, payroll, and employee engagement. She has successfully implemented HR systems and processes for large teams, strengthened compliance frameworks, and contributed to building inclusive and high-performing workplace cultures.

Juli holds a full-time MBA in Human Resources from a Central University, which complements her strong practical experience with a solid academic foundation.

With a proven ability to work across diverse geographies and sectors, she continues to play a key role in strengthening organizational effectiveness through strategic HR and administrative leadership.

Luthanlu Kamei is working as EA & Admin/ HR Support in Change Alliance Pvt Ltd (CAPL) with effective 1 April 2014. She provides efficient & comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer. Also, she provides efficient & comprehensive support in HR functions, Admin, ICT and statutory compliances. She holds diploma in Secretarial course and Bachelor’s in Commerce.

Gunjan Kansal is an experienced Accounts and Finance professional with more than 13 years of diverse experience across private limited companies, CA firms, and the development sector. Having cleared IPCC in the Chartered Accountancy course, I bring solid expertise in book-keeping, auditing, donor utilization reporting, TDS return filing, and assisting in the finalization of accounts.

Ms. Maheshwari Thota holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and began her career in public health programs, working closely with communities vulnerable to HIV and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues.

She has been working as a development professional for more than 20 years. She has been actively involved in designing training and communication materials on public health and has collaborated extensively with government bodies, non-governmental organizations, and community-based groups.

She currently serves as Project Coordinator for Ungal Kural/ Hamari Awaz helpline – Access to Remedy Project at Change Alliance Pvt. Ltd., where she offers assistance to the workers in Telugu through the helpline, she facilitates resolution of workers grievance and supports in workers training.

Maheshwari is a strong advocate of a rights-based approach and emphasizes community participation as essential for creating effective and sustainable programs.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and exploring new places and cuisines, finding inspiration and balance through these experiences.

With a Master’s degree in Personnel Management, and more than 20 years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience in corporate and development sectors, I offer unique blend of HR management experience with end to end understanding of designing, developing as well as implementing HR systems & processes and delivering HR Automation systems training. I have proven ability to work with senior management teams to integrate human resources into the overall business operating strategy. One of my greatest strengths is to be able to function in both HR management / advisory as well as operational roles and to handle complex implementation of HR Information systems training.

Prior to joining Change Alliance, Anita worked as a Assistant Manager – Finance at ICRW. She is an expert in accounting, financial operations, statutory compliance, and audit support. She is Skilled in maintaining books of accounts managing cash and bank transactions, vendor and staff payments, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting. Experienced in TDS, GST, EPF, ESIC, FCRA and ROC compliance, as well as supporting internal and external audits. Proficient in managing donor/project accounts, fixed asset registers, cash-flow preparation, reconciliations, and ensuring adherence to Accounting Standards, organizational guidelines, and donor regulations. Also experienced in coordinating with banks, auditors, vendors, and internal teams on financial matters. She has detailed knowledge of electronic banking systems.

Anita received her Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from the University of Delhi. She also earned her Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree from Maharshi Dayanand University and is currently pursuing an MBA in Finance from Amity University. She likes travelling, Wildlife and Music