Nightingales Medical Trust
The people who leadour mission forward.
Our dedicated staff are leaving their mark on the world. They are led by a group of experienced and committed professionals who form the Executive Committee.
Executive Committee
Leadership Team
Our dedicated staff are leaving their mark on the world! They are led by a group of experienced and committed professionals who form the Executive Committee.
Associate Director
Swati Bhandary
Swati Bhandary holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and brings over 27 years of extensive experience in the social sector. After dedicating seven years to the field of child welfare, she joined Nightingales Medical Trust in 2006. Through her dedication and leadership, she has steadily risen to her current position as Associate Director. Passionate about age care, Swati oversees the Trust’s various elder care projects and is a strong advocate for the welfare and rights of the elderly. Her key responsibilities include strategic planning, resource mobilization, and government liaison. A firm believer in teamwork, she has mentored and guided many team members over the years, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth. Working closely with the management team, she plays a pivotal role in driving the organization’s mission and long-term goals.
Advisor
Raj Kumar Narang
An alumnus of the Senior Management Program at IIM Calcutta, Raj Kumar Narang brings 46 years of rich experience as an Advisor, spanning banking branch operations, regulatory reporting for UK, European, and Indian banking regulators, as well as finance and credit management.
Deputy Director – Administration and HR
Colonel BK Singh
Colonel BK Singh an Army Officer with a degree in BE (Civil), PG Diploma in Personal Management, HR and Finance has served in the Indian Army for more than 30 years wherein was involved handling various Operations, Peace keeping force, VIP Security, heading anti-terrorism and Bomb disposal squads. Also was involved in execution and maintenance of Civil Engineering Projects for the Army. Post retirement worked as Head Facilities and Projects wherein headed the Facilities, Security and the Construction Projects for AMC Group of Institutions. Presently employed as the Deputy Director - Administration and HR and responsible for handling Administration, HR, IT, Facilities, Procurement, and Construction Projects for NMT.
Deputy Director
Urmila Chanam
A social impact professional and Deputy Director with 17 years’ experience working with the government, United Nations organizations, international and national donor agency funded projects, non-governmental organizations, diverse communities, and the media in India, south-east Asia and Africa in the field of agriculture, rural development, WASH and sexual reproductive health, HIV/AIDS program, and women empowerment.
Urmila Chanam’s expertise and contribution have been in the area of advocacy, liasioning, collaboration and multi-stakeholder engagement, designing and implementation of social behavior change campaigns, strategy and ideation, program design and implementation, leading outreach and feasibility studies, training, community mobilization and knowledge management.
A recipient of Amelia Earhart Women Have Wings Courage Awards, Women Economic Forum Awards, UNFPA National Laadli Awards, and World Pulse Spirit Awards for Sisterhood, her professional highlights include training 20,200 adolescent girls and women in different countries, contributing recommendations based on field experience to national consultations, conducting a pan India survey, being part of the content and design group that developed training manuals which have been translated in many languages and used across the world, and for integrating the “Leave No One Behind” principle of the SDGs in her work.
An Anthropologist by education and Gold Medalist from Manipur University, she holds a diploma in Social Behavior Change Communication from John Hopkins through the virtual learning program, and Citizen Journalism and Digital Storytelling from World Pulse.
Urmila Chanam’s expertise and contribution have been in the area of advocacy, liasioning, collaboration and multi-stakeholder engagement, designing and implementation of social behavior change campaigns, strategy and ideation, program design and implementation, leading outreach and feasibility studies, training, community mobilization and knowledge management.
A recipient of Amelia Earhart Women Have Wings Courage Awards, Women Economic Forum Awards, UNFPA National Laadli Awards, and World Pulse Spirit Awards for Sisterhood, her professional highlights include training 20,200 adolescent girls and women in different countries, contributing recommendations based on field experience to national consultations, conducting a pan India survey, being part of the content and design group that developed training manuals which have been translated in many languages and used across the world, and for integrating the “Leave No One Behind” principle of the SDGs in her work.
An Anthropologist by education and Gold Medalist from Manipur University, she holds a diploma in Social Behavior Change Communication from John Hopkins through the virtual learning program, and Citizen Journalism and Digital Storytelling from World Pulse.
Deputy Director
Dr. Khizra Usmani
Dr. Khizra Usmani, Deputy Director, leads dementia care projects prioritizing health and wellbeing. Her projects encompass residential facilities and daycare centers, also emphasizing risk reduction and active aging strategies. With over 2 decades of clinical experience, she transitioned into age care, focusing on palliative care and dementia. She advocates for equitable health opportunities across the lifespan, promoting dignity and quality of life for elderly individuals.
Manager HR
Elpied Edward Aranha
Elpied Edward Aranha serves as a member of the Executive Committee of Nightingales Medical Trust. He has over 32 years of experience in the areas of Accounts, Audit and Human Resource. Over the years, he has been involved in ensuring transparency in financial operations, implementing effective internal controls and fostering HR practices that align with the organization’s mission and vision.
As Manager HR, his focus is on strengthening governance, accountability and operational efficiency, to ensure the resources are utilised responsibly and all remain motivated to serve our beneficiaries, the senior citizens, with dedication and compassion.
As Manager HR, his focus is on strengthening governance, accountability and operational efficiency, to ensure the resources are utilised responsibly and all remain motivated to serve our beneficiaries, the senior citizens, with dedication and compassion.
Head of Accounts and Finance
Satish Gangadhar Honavar
Head of Accounts and Finance with 39 years of diverse experience, including over 30+ years in senior leadership roles within the corporate sector - primarily in multinational organizations. His professional journey has been largely within the manufacturing industry, with key expertise in Indirect Taxation, MIS, Costing, Budgeting, and Team Training.
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Vijetha Daas
Senior consultant psychiatrist graduated from Nimhans. Has vast experience in medical practices and holistic approach towards patient care. Was trainer of trainer (TOT) to medical doctors and paramedical staff in mental health and awareness in DMHP. Now into dementia care and residential practices. Good administrator, dedicated, assertive and with leadership qualities.
Manager, Accounts and Finance
Mr. Subramanian Narayan
Manager, Accounts and Finance with over 30 years of experience in senior roles at international manufacturing, services and audit organizations. Areas primarily worked in include treasury, banking, budgeting, cost and management accounting and team development.
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