Shubhada Deshmukh, was an active member in Chhatra Yuva Sangharsha Vahini (Student’s movement promoted by Shri Jayaprakash Narayan for ‘Sampurna Kranti’ Total Revolution) during her college years and later. She is a post-graduate in Social Work from Nagpur University. Strong believer in people’s initiatives and empowerment, Shubhada is leading the organisation with her great strategist skill for building capacities and organisations of marginalized groups, especially women. She was awarded by Maharashtra Foundation Award and many more for her excellent services in empowering women in tribal area.

Mohan Hirabai Hiralal, was also an active member in Chhatra Yuva Sangharsha Vahini. He is greatly influenced by Gandhian philosophy, and experimenting its practical application in Human-Forest relationship. His initiatives and inputs in empowering Mendha (Lekha) village are famous for proving ‘common consensus in village council’ as a practical reality and not the utopia. He is the ultimate guide and advisor in organizational matters of all kind. He is the leader of policy making team of the organisation.

Sukhadeobabu Uikey, was a teacher by profession and was a member of legislative assembly from Armori constituency. He is the successor and follower of socialist movement initiated by great tribal leader Krantiveer Narayansingh Uikey. Having command on legal and state policy matters, he is advisor, guide and trainer for the staff.

Dr. Satish Gogulwar, was also an active member in Chhatra Yuva Sangharsha Vahini. An allopathic medical graduate from Nagpur University, he is equally interested in homeopathy and indigenous system of medicine. A perfect administrator, manager and network promoter, he hoisted the organisation to current position by leading the organisation for many years. In capacity of project director in ongoing projects, he is directing the organisation to its noble path.

Sunita Bagal, post graduate in social work from Shivaji University, has vast experience in working with well-known organisations in Maharashtra. Ashoka Innovators have honored her fellowship for her innovative approach in developing women entrepreneur groups at holy-pilgrim places in Marathwada. She is a strategist and trainer for women empowerment activities going on and visits frequently for capacity building of staff.

Devaji Tofa, a live institute of its kind, he is the affirmative-picker of tribal culture. Well-known for his Mendha (Lekha) initiatives of ‘Swarajya’ (self-rule), Devaji and his village are immense resource for the organisation.

Sandhya Edalabadkar, a Chemical Engineer by education, she is working with women and farmers for promotion of appropriate technology and science. Bio-diversity documentation and conservation is also her area of interest and expertise.

Dr. Rahul Bais, theyoungest in the group, he was in touch with founder members right from his childhood. Basically he is an Ayurved Medical graduate from Nagpur University, turned his interest in livelihood and other basic concerns of the area. He coordinates various initiatives and the staff, and work for statutory fulfillments of the donor organisations.