Executive Team
The people behind Wings of Wisdom Foundation®
Anuja Naik
Founder & CEO
A dedicated senior management professional who strongly believes in strategic collaborations with individuals, organizations, and Government at the Centre and State. She has 15 years of work experience, and have had the privilege of working with various stakeholders, from the field level to the international level. Successfully facilitated and fostered collaborations with esteemed entities such as National Commissions, State Governments, Central Government, Media houses, Embassies, and like-minded individuals and organizations. She's always open to sharing her learnings and challenges, that can help make our country a better place.
Samuel Datta
Co-Founder
An experienced professional hailing from a Human Resources and Administration background, who has an unwavering belief in using his expertise to create a positive impact in people's lives. Samuel, with his extensive experience spanning over 20 years in various industries, has chosen to devote the last 12 years to the social sector. His passion lies in educating children and building a sustainable society, as he tirelessly works towards raising awareness and implementing effective practices. Samuel firmly asserts that even the smallest actions have the power to bring about significant change, encouraging others to join him in his noble mission.
Dr. Kandasamy Krishnan
Board Member
Dr. K. Krishnan is Executive Director of the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) and Convenor of the National Adivasi Solidarity Council. Krishnan is a respected trainer on issues related to tribal rights, labour rights, child rights, welfare legislations, education, livelihoods, environment, and serving as social scientist over 32 years. He is instrumental for prevented child labour and admitted more than 45,000 tribal children into schools, and organized tribal women’s self-help groups in 460 villages. Moreover, Krishnan has written many books and received national and international awards for his outstanding work to the tribal society.
Advisory Board
The experts behind Wings of Wisdom Foundation®
Advocate. Prashant Manchanda
Sr. Legal Advisor
Experienced Advocate, Supreme Court of India, High Courts and Tribunals.
Additional Advocate General, Punjab.
Representing Govt. of Punjab in various high stake matter both before Hon’ble Supreme Court and Punjab & Haryana High Court.
Additional Standing Counsel, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD).
Legal Advisor- Delhi Legislative Assembly (P&H Committee).
Dr. Evangeline Roque Dutta
Sr. Advisor
Experienced Public Health and Development Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit sector. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, community health programs, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Documentation. Strong healthcare and development professional graduated from the University of the Philippines.
Nidhi Bali
Advisor
Experienced professional with more than 16 years of experience at international development organizations, foundations and consulting firms and has engaged with senior levels of Central and State Governments in India. As part of her roles, she has been working in diverse areas including climate and environment, green growth, just transitions, skilling and livelihoods among others.
Nitin Sethi
Advisor
A distinguished professional in wealth management, banking, and capital markets. Expert in financial planning, investment strategies, asset management, and wealth management.
Sunny Grover
Advisor
A seasoned cricketer, who has proudly represented Uttar Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy and led Pioneer CC in the DDCA League. His talent has taken him to the fields of Wokingham Cricket Club in the UK and has been a part of various teams at Under-16, Under-19, and Under-22 levels. Additionally, he possesses a Level 1 Coach Certification from ICC Dubai.
The Team
Sampad Padhee
Project Management Intern
Shreya Harichandan
People & Culture Intern
Soumya Raj
Team Coordinator Intern
Nysa Patro
Research & Documentation Intern