Ms. Himani Gupta
Co-founder / Trustee
Himani Gupta
Trustee
Himani holds an MBA from Said Business School,
Oxford and an engineering degree from BITS, Pilani.
Oxford and an engineering degree from BITS, Pilani.
Himani started her career as a Management Trainee with Hindustan Unilever and then went on to work as a management consultant with Capgemini and Pricewaterhouse Coopers in London. She also worked with Unitus for 3 years helping microfinance institutions improve their operating practices. Himani is one of the Trustees and Co-founder of Kriti and leads projects involving skills training and livelihoods for women.
Ms. Sreelata Chebrol
Trustee
Ms. Sreelata Chebrol
Trustee
Sreelata holds a post graduate degree from Texas A & M University and an engineering degree from CBIT, Hyderabad.
Sreelata has been involved with Kriti since its inception in 2009 and formally joined as a Trustee of the organization in 2013. Sreelatha is an experienced IT professional with over 15 years of experience in software development for large companies in the U.S. Sreelata is a Trustee and co-founder of Kriti. She is passionate about working with children and leads a lot of the work in education.
Ms. Bandari Rani
Admin and Finance Manager
Ms. Bandari Rani
Admin and Finance Manager
Ms. Bandari Rani holds an MBA in Finance from Osmania University and has been working with Kriti Social Initiatives since September 2024 as the Admin-cum-Finance Manager. She manages the organization’s accounts and overall financial administration. Previously, she worked for seven years as a Senior Accountant in a manufacturing company and another seven years as an HR Admin-cum-Accountant.
Ms. Vandana Thakur
Project Manager
Ms. Vandana Thakur
Project Manager
Vandana Thakur is a development professional with 14+ years of experience in women empowerment, education, livelihood, gender, and community development. She holds five postgraduate degrees, including Masters in Development Studies, Social Work, Women Studies, Library Science, and Education, along with a Research Methodology Certification, an ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship, and multiple professional certifications. Since 2024, she has been working as a Project Manager for Project Pehchaan at Kriti Social Initiatives, Hyderabad.
Vinay Guthpe
Project Coordinator
Vinay Guthpe
Project Coordinator
Vinay Guthpe is a B-Tech graduate with diverse experience across training, software, CSR skilling, and project implementation roles. He has worked in various capacities that strengthened his expertise in handling training programs, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and driving impactful skilling initiatives. As a Project Coordinator at Kriti, he is responsible for managing center operations, supporting curriculum delivery, liaising with schools, monitoring program outcomes, and ensuring smooth execution of all project activities.
Kishore Mettu
Education Program Lead
Kishore Mettu
Education Program Lead
Kishore Mettu holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and completed his schooling at Swamy Narayana Gurukul. He is a social work professional with eight years of experience working to strengthen government schools through organisations such as ILP and Kriti. His work spans community outreach, volunteer coordination, career guidance, parent counseling, summer programs, and documentation such as client reports and MoUs
Mr. Sapavathu Ramu Naik
Project coordinator
Mr. Sapavathu Ramu Naik
Project coordinator
Ramu completed his Diploma and B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from JNTU Kakinada and has over eight years of experience as a Center Manager and Project Coordinator in the NGO sector. He has previously worked at Pipal Tree Foundation, Hyderabad, as a Center Manager. He is currently working as the Project Coordinator for the Milan Project at Kriti and is responsible for overseeing and managing all project-related activities
Mr. Bharath Rathnam
Field Coordinator
Mr. Bharath Rathnam
Field Coordinator
Bharath holds a degree in Information Technology from CBIT, Hyderabad. Before joining Kriti in November 2020, he worked as an Event Manager with HappiClap. At Kriti, he serves as the Field Coordinator for all education-focused projects and also supports the organization’s administrative functions.
Ms. Shaik Sumera
Project Coordinator
Ms. Shaik Sumera
Project Coordinator
Ms. Shaik Sumera holds a B.Com (Computers) degree from Osmania University. She has been working with Kriti Social Initiatives since August 2023 in the role of Project Coordinator. In this role, she oversees Project Prerana, coordinating mentors and schools, planning mentoring sessions, tracking progress, and ensuring smooth daily operations to support students’ academic and personal growth.
Ms. Jaya Ray
Project Coordinator
Ms. Jaya Ray
Project Coordinator
Jaya holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune. Before joining Kriti, she interned with Bhumi Organisation as a Fundraising Executive and worked as a Project Coordinator with the Youth Empowerment Foundation. She also served as a fellow in the Access Livelihoods Fellowship Program. At Kriti, she is the Project Coordinator for Project Pehchaan, the organization’s women empowerment initiative.
