Our Team
Our Founder's Blog
“GRAAM is committed to build collaborative learning communities in the pursuit of developing human and social capital”
– Dr. R. Balasubramaniam
Founder, GRAAM
The GRAAM team is enriched with an eclectic mix of dynamic people from diverse disciplines, all united for a common purpose ‘making programs and policies emulate people’s voice’. They all represent jigsaw blocks that GRAAM needs to bring together to further the movement of grassroots development. The team consists of scientists and scholars in the faculties of Public Policy, Development Studies, Political Science, Population Studies, Anthropology and Social Work, Public Health, Education, Development Economics, Statistics and Data Analysts, Human Development and Management.
At the top, we are guided by our Founder Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Chairman Mr Arjun Ranga, Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee consisting of eminent personalities from varied backgrounds. They lend their experience and expertise in their respective fields as critical inputs to our cause of making development a community movement.
The GRAAM Team led by the Executive Director Dr Basavaraju R Shreshta is composed of dedicated people, again carefully selected with focus on diversity they bring to the table; a characteristic we consider essential to deal with development issues, which is consistent with our belief that development is multi-faceted.
GRAAM's Board of Trustees
GRAAM’s Board of Trustees is the cornerstone of its strategic direction and success. Comprising distinguished leaders from diverse fields, the Board provides invaluable guidance, governance, and support to ensure that GRAAM’s mission is realized effectively. Their collective wisdom and experience have been instrumental in shaping the organization’s policies, fostering collaborations, and driving impactful community-based research and advocacy. With a steadfast commitment to the principles of transparency, inclusiveness, and innovation, the Board of Trustees has been pivotal in steering GRAAM towards becoming a recognized leader in development research, policy formulation, and social impact.
Chairman, GRAAM, Managing Director M/s N Ranga Rao & Sons Pvt. Ltd.
Advocate & Legal Consultant, Labour Laws HR & IR at Purushotham & Associates
Development Professional
Professor & HOD- St. John’s Hospital, Bengaluru. Consultant- Palliative Care Division, National Cancer Grid. Coordinator NCG Palliative Care Guildelines, Ayushman Bharat
Vice Dean and Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Leadership
Member- Board of Directors at Tata AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Advisory Team
GRAAM would like to acknowledge with gratitude the support and contribution of a number of individuals and institutions that have helped it grow over the past year and with their continued support GRAAM can stride ahead with confidence. In alignment with our philosophy, we have engaged with institutions from different sectors – academic, government, NGO, private sector and, most importantly, communities.
Former Chief Justice Of India
Distinguished Faculty At The Department Of History, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences, University Of Iowa, Usa
Director, Data Science Evaluation Research At Autism Speaks
Professor Of Industrial Relations, Asian Studies And Public Affairs At Cornell University
Former Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
Carlson Chair of Global Health Cghsr, University Of Minnesota
Professor Of Economics and The John P Windmuller Chair of Ilr, Cornell University
Former Additional Chief Secretary to The Government of Karnataka
Vice-President, Finance & Administration At Le Moyne College, Usa
Professor Of Disability Studies, Director Of The Employment And Disability Institute, And Associate Dean Of Outreach At The Cornell University
Our Team
Dr Basavaraj R Shreshta
Executive Director
Bhagavan BR
Vertical Lead - (IIKCON)
Devina Neogi
Senior Research Associate
Dr.Ananya Samajdar
Deputy Director - Research
Dr. Rashmi R Palabhavi
Senior Research Associate
Dr. Sanjeev D Kenchaigol
Research Fellow
Janardhana D
Senior Manager - Programs
Kumara
Executive - Operations
M Ragavendra
Office Support and assistant
Naveen Kumar C
Senior Associate - Community Consultation
Pushpa C O
Research Fellow
Rajendra Prasad P
Head - Community Consultation
Rakesh R
Manager
Ravi C S
Senior Coordinator - Community Consultation
Shilpa Vishal
Associate - Operations
Somnath Dutta
Senior Manager-Communication, Policy Engagement & Partnership Development
Tanya Stephanie Monteiro
Junior Research Fellow
Vijai Koladi Mutheri
Associate - (IIK-CON)
Bindu S
ED Secretary
Fathima Mary P
Senior Manager - Operations
Gopala O K
Associate communication & Policy Engagement