Our Team


Board Members


Dr. Girtidhar NL

Dr. Girtidhar NL

President

Sr. Rathan Tata Fellowship in Mental Health of women, Consultant Psychiatrist, MBBS from Bellary Medical College; DPM from NIMHANS, Bangalore. Practicing in Sirsi since the past 30 years. Has been a regular and active Volunteer and is at present the President of Prashanti Foundation

Shri.  Vinayak Joshi

Shri. Vinayak Joshi

Secretary

An enterpreneur working in Sirsi, Associated with Prashanti since 15 years

 Shri. Anil Krishnachandra Ballari

Shri. Anil Krishnachandra Ballari

Treasurer

He is an entrepreneur from Sirsi and one of the donors supporting Prashanti Foundation.

Ms. Mala Giridhar

Ms. Mala Giridhar

Member

She is the leader of Prashanti Foundation and a psychologist based in Sirsi. She has been leading and guiding the Foundation since its inception.

Shri. Subray Gajanan Hegde

Shri. Subray Gajanan Hegde

Member

Coming from a teaching background and also an agriculturist in Sirsi, he was the Founder President of Prashanti Foundation. He has been guiding the organisation since its inception.

Veena Hegde

Veena Hegde

Mmber

An MBA graduate and entrepreneur based in Bangalore, associated with Prashanti Foundation for the past 10 years and leading the marketing activities of the organisation.

 Shri. Subrahmanya Ganapati Hegde

Shri. Subrahmanya Ganapati Hegde

Member

A senior Chartered Accountant based in Sirsi, guiding the accounting and financial aspects of the organisation.


Team Members


Bharathi Bhat

Bharathi Bhat

Programme Manager

Bharathi Bhat is a development professional with over 11 years of experience in community development and social impact. Since joining Prashanti Foundation in 2024, she has been supporting programmes that promote inclusive education and the development of persons with disabilities and children. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) and a Postgraduate qualification in Development Management. Her expertise includes programme implementation, stakeholder engagement, community mobilization, and organizational development. Bharathi is committed to building inclusive, sustainable communities through effective programme management and collaborative partnerships.

Nadira Shaik

Nadira Shaik

Office Admin

Nadira Shaikh has been serving as the Office Administrator at Prashanti Foundation since January 2026. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree and supports the Foundation's day-to-day administrative operations. Nadira enjoys working with persons with disabilities and values the opportunity to be part of their journey. She especially cherishes interacting with participants, sharing joyful moments with them, and joining them in dance during recreation time. She is grateful to be a part of the Prashanti Foundation family and is committed to contributing to an inclusive and supportive environment.

Ganesh

Ganesh

Project Co ordinator

Vidya Naik

Vidya Naik

Occupational Co ordinator

Vidya U. Naik completed her SSLC education and has 20 years of experience at Prashanti Foundation as coordinator Staff. She is skilled in creating innovative cardboard box designs using banana fiber. Her dedication, creativity, and commitment to quality work have made her a valuable team member. She takes pride and satisfaction in her work.

Shreya

Shreya

Project co ordinator

Lata Shetty

Lata Shetty

Rehabilitation Co ordinator

Saraswati Hegde

Saraswati Hegde

Welfare Staff

Saraswati Hegde has completed her SSLC education and has been working with Prashanti Foundation for the past 20 years as a PWD Welfare Staff member. She is one of the fist team member to the organisation. She enjoys working with persons with disabilities and is happy to support and encourage them. Through her dedicated service, Saraswati continues to support and empower persons with disabilities with care and commitment.

Madhav

Madhav

Support Staff

Madhav has been working with Prashanti Foundation for the past 12 years. He completed his SSLC and has complete hearing and speech impairment. He is a highly skilled and dedicated member of the Occupational Rehabilitation Programme. Madhav specializes in cardboard designing and pattern making, a key activity that supports the Foundation's production of eco-friendly products. His precision, consistency, and commitment have made him an invaluable member of the team. His journey reflects how a supportive environment enables persons with disabilities to contribute meaningfully and with dignity.

Suma Bhatkalkar

Suma Bhatkalkar

Occupational co ordinator

Suma U. Bhatkalkar holds a B.Com degree and has 20 years of experience. in Prashanti Foundation. She manages pen raw material distribution to outsourced workers, collects finished pens, and is skilled in cardboard bending work. She also enjoys singing with persons with disabilities. She is dedicated to her work and finds great satisfaction in her contribution.

Lalita Iliger

Lalita Iliger

Occupational Co ordinator

Lalita P. Iligar completed her 10th standard and has 12 years of experience. She is skilled in tailoring files, pouches, and creating new stitching designs. She also makes cardboard box products and communicates well with persons with disabilities. She is dedicated to her work and takes pride in her contribution.

Nirmala Gowda

Nirmala Gowda

Early Interventionist

Savidya Gowda

Savidya Gowda

Early Interventionist

Malati D. Madival

Malati D. Madival

Support Staff

Malati D. Madival completed her 7th standard and working Since 2020 in the Organisation. She is skilled in banana fiber peeling, cutting fiber strips to size, and neatly sticking banana fiber onto cardboard. She coordinates effectively with persons with disabilities through her kind communication and is dedicated to her work with great satisfaction.

Vanishree

Vanishree

Teacher- Kalike

Shruti

Shruti

Consultant Teacher -kalike

Yashoda

Yashoda

Support Staff

Yashoda Naik has been working with Prashanti Foundation since 2019 as an Associate She is involved in improving production and maintaining the quality of products. Her responsibilities include product packing and making different products such as memo pads, files, and mini purses. Yashoda is especially skilled in making memo pads. She enjoys her work and feels happy and proud of her contribution to the organization.

Gayatri

Gayatri

Support Staff

Gayatri P. Raykar has completed 7th standard and has five years of experience in Prashanti Foundation. She previously worked from home in outsourced production. She is skilled in making cardboard square boxes, tailoring, fabric cutting, stitching, and producing high-quality cloth pens. She is dedicated to her work and takes pride in her contributions.