Driven by Passion, Guided by Purpose

Our team of dedicated professionals, united by a single commitment — transforming the lives of children in India.

Founding Team

Founder & Administrator
Ms. Tara Cherian
Vice President
Mr. P. M. Shah
Founding Member
Ms. Vidya Kotak
Honorary Treasurer
Mr. S. K. Patil
Mr. F. A. Fazalbhoy
Dr. Dorothy Baker
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Trustees and Governing Council

Shailesh Dalmia
Shailesh Dalmia
Secretary of N L Dalmia Educational Society

The Secretary of N L Dalmia Educational Society, he is experienced in creating world-class schools. He is the current President of ISC. As an advisor at ISC, he shares our vision of making Antar Bharati School one of the finest schools in the state.

Amberin Memon
Amberin Memon
Global HR Head

A Global HR Head, she is passionate about sustainability and ESG initiatives. She plays a mentor to our children and provides a unique CSR perspective to ISC for making us an accountable non-profit organization.

Uday Shah
Uday Shah
Chartered Accountant

A Chartered Accountant by profession, he guides the accounts teams on financial sustainability, forecasting, and budgeting to keep the organization ahead of the curve.

Sajeda Maskati
Sajeda Maskati
Expert for psychological interventions at Bal Gram

Our in-house expert for psychological interventions at Bal Gram, she has 30 years of experience in the field of mental health. She ensures the emotional well-being of the children with counselling and remedial measures.

Anita Shah
Anita Shah
Consultant Surgical Pathologist and Professor of Pathology

A distinguished Consultant Surgical Pathologist and Professor of Pathology, deeply engaged with ISC. As a guiding force for Balgram, she brings invaluable expertise and insights. Dr. Anita sees ISC's uniqueness in its daily mission, driven by diverse individuals from various backgrounds, working collectively to make a positive impact.

Hamid Moochala
Hamid Moochala
A Solicitor and Senior Partner at Wadia Ghandy and Co.

A Solicitor and Senior Partner at Wadia Ghandy and Co., he guides ISC in legal and statutory matters. He believes in supporting children as they move into the outside world. He is passionate about ISC having its own junior college.

Amitabh Shah
Amitabh Shah
The Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer at Yuva Unstoppable

The Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer at Yuva Unstoppable, he brings a passion for changemaking and an expertise in digital literacy and infrastructural transformation to promote holistic development of children at ISC.

Ashima Bhat
Ashima Bhat
Group Head of Business Finance, Strategy, Administration, Infrastructure & CSR at HDFC Bank

The Group Head of Business Finance, Strategy, Administration, Infrastructure & CSR at HDFC Bank, she guides ISC in matters of regulations and sustainability, and connects us to experts from the CSR sector.

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Leadership

Medha Oka
Medha Oka
Executive Director

A certified educator and counsellor, she provides strategic leadership across programs. The use of technology to design programs, deliver results, and measure social ROI has been her primary focus area.

Adv. Santosh Chavan
Adv. Santosh Chavan
Head Finance, Admin & HR

He has more than 25 years of experience in finance and accounts. As he participates in all departments with unparalleled zeal, his commitment to ISC shines through, along with his creative problem solving skills.

Jyoti Dhiwar
Jyoti Dhiwar
Program Head, AAKAR

She has been an integral part of ISC for more than 23 years and her interest lies in the holistic development of families. She is instrumental in encouraging children to learn, know their rights, and grow as empowered individuals.

Dr. Sandesh Kadam
Dr. Sandesh Kadam
Principal, Antar Bharati Balgram School

He is a passionate educationist who has worked for 26 years as a teacher. He brings his insightful experience as a teacher, trainer, writer, and educational consultant to ISC, constantly innovating our educational programs.

Bhikan Patil
Bhikan Patil
Program Head - Balgram

A development sector professional with over 12 years of experience in social development. As a member of the leadership team, he brings a strong commitment to strengthening development programmes, building strategic partnerships, and creating meaningful, measurable social impact for children, youth, women, and rural communities.

Kranti Salve
Kranti Salve
Program Head, Saksham

She has 18 years of experience in the social work sector and assists our gender programs by developing new tools and materials. She heads our professional training program for women.

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Want to Make a Difference?

We are always looking for passionate volunteers, interns, and professionals who share our vision for a better India.