Meet our Team - Oasis India

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Mr. Sundeep is an entrepreneur and talent transformation specialist with 28 years’ experience in services and corporate fields. Sundeep previously was AVP (India Lead (L&D) at Xchanging India (Acquired by CSC). He is a certified trainer & practitioner and a Master Trainer in areas of Team Building, Leadership, and Communication, etc.

He has experience as an Entrepreneur and talent transformation specialist. Working with CXOs, Business Vertical heads, Successors, and Critical resources, leading to developing competency-based career charts and development plans.

Sundeep’s roots are from Hyderabad-Sind, and he has been working since the age of 10. He has worked in the Wholesale, Retail, Services, Manufacturing, and Human Resources (L&D) space, in several industries such as Garment, Leather, Restaurant, Photography, IT, ITES, and Automotive.

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Elizabeth Padma Paul Sr. Vice President – Human Resources Experience spanning more than two decades in IT services industry, she have held an important role in mher tenure across critical functions such as Human Resources, Delivery, Talent Development and Management, Learning& Development, CSR. Currently, heading the Human Resources function – responsible for HR-Operations, Compensation & Benefits, Labour Law Compliance, HR Policy, Performance Management, Rewards & Recognition and Learning and Development. Led the Clover Academy as its head and helped in introducing new courses and developing communication and technology skills of employees as per market needs and technological advancements. Headed Talent Acquisition Team, restructuring the function as per industry requirements. Head of Application Resource Management Team. Was responsible for building the Application Development, Maintenance and Support practice at Clover Infotech by ensuring the right skilled human capital for multiple requirements. Elizabeth has served on the Oasis India board for the past 18 years.

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Dr. Ezhil Christadoss, Ph.D. (Chemistry) Honorary Treasurer. Dr. Ezhil Christadoss brings extensive experience in academia and leadership, having held key roles in college administration and the development sector, with a focus on HIV/Health, Education, and Youth Development. After his retirement as Principal, Voorhees College, Vellore he served as Honorary Treasurer on Oasis India board for one term and as President /Chairman of the board for a full term from 2016 to 2022. Dr. Ezhil is also the founding Chairman of the Academic Council at Oasis Academy/OCES in Guwahati.

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Dr. Hemkhothang Lhungdim is a Professor and Head, Department of Public Health and Mortality Studies – International Institute of Population Sciences, Mumbai-400088 Prof Lhungdim obtained M.A., M.Phil. and PhD from the Centre for the Study of Regional Development (CSRD) Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) New Delhi and joined IIPS (Mumbai) in 1995. Prof Lhungdim has been involved across the country in the National Health flagship program under the Ministry of Health and bilateral agencies. He has also been involved in developing/preparing course modules, coordinating MA/MSc programs, training workshops (as trainer and organiser), and presented papers at national and international seminars/conferences. He has also received training in demography at Cairo Demographic Centre, Egypt (2001), and attended summer/short courses on population/reproductive health at the East-West Centre, Honolulu, Hawai USA (2000), centre for population studies, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2004), and The Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health, John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore (USA, 2005)

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Dr. Pardeep Ninan

Consultant Pediatric surgeon, MBBS, MS (Gen Surg) and MCh (Paed surgery) from CMC Vellore.

A qualified, skilled and experienced paediatric and general surgeon committed to the cause of ethical and wholistic healthcare, and to the elimination of inequalities in healthcare provision because of geographical, socio-cultural, economic and gender biases.

worked in CMC as an asst prof and then associated prof in Paed surgery.

Missions Coordinator of CMC.

10 yrs rural surgeon with the Emmanuel Hospital Association (EHA) in various rural mission hospitals in Assam, UP, Bihar, and Uttarakhand.

5 years, he was based in Madhepura, rural Bihar, where in addition to running a 60 bed mission hospital, he spent around 10 days every month working with a project with CARE India, traveling to almost all the district hospitals of Bihar, mentoring the government doctors and nurses and trying to improve the care of the newborn in district hospital and PHC labour rooms, and in SNCUs across the state.

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Thempi Khongsai, CEO, Sahei Foundation (women-led NGO) and Proprietor Gabys Café

Thempi completed her PG in IIM Shillong “Developing Managerial Skills in Entrepreneurs” and has spearheaded women entrepreneurship in Manipur and NE states for over 16 years. She is an executive member of Manipur Chambers of Commerce, Imphal and an active member of women empowerment movement in the NE region. She has a passion and burden for servitude.

She serves as currently President of ICC (Inpi Chambers of Commerce Society-Guwahati).

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Sachin Kamble, Director: Savera Training Center Association Sachin has worked in the non-profit sector serving poor, abused and marginalized communities in and around Mumbai. He has completed his Master of Social work and availed various leadership trainings. An enthusiastic result-driven with 21+ years of experience in the area of Anti- Human Trafficking, HIV+AIDS awareness and care, Learning and livelihood, rehabilitation, reintegration, community development, project management, staff training, counselling and project evaluation.

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Mangneo Lhungdim is a seasoned development leader having over 27 years of experience in non-profit management, community development, and social justice initiatives across India. Currently he serves as the Executive Director of Oasis India. Under his able leadership, Oasis India expands its initiatives in education, healthcare, employment readiness, and anti-human trafficking. Working closely with law enforcement agencies, railway protection forces, and child welfare committees, Mangneo has helped establish strong protection mechanisms for vulnerable populations. His leadership emphasizes sustainable, community-driven solutions through skill development, advocacy, and capacity building. Throughout his career, he has played a significant role in strengthening grassroots institutions and designing programs that create lasting social impact. Previously, Mangneo served as Deputy Director at Indo Global Social Service Society (IGSSS), contributing to disaster risk reduction, youth development, and human rights advocacy. He has also been deeply engaged in peacebuilding and community-led governance, serving as the Founding Convenor and Secretary of the Inter Agency Group (Assam) and supporting the Joint Peace Mission Team, an interfaith initiative promoting peace and justice in Northeast India. He currently chairs the Governing Board of the Society for Promotion of Tribal Welfare and Development (SPTWD), advocating for indigenous communities. While doing his Master’s degree in Social Work from TISS, he received the Prof. Grace Mathews Shield & Award, and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Delhi. He is a persuasive communicator and strategic thinker; he is widely regarded as a mentor and thought leader in inclusive development, governance, and ethical leadership.

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Working closely with law enforcement agencies, railway protection forces, and child welfare committees, Mangneo has helped establish strong protection mechanisms for vulnerable populations. His leadership emphasizes sustainable, community-driven solutions through skill development, advocacy, and capacity building.

Throughout his career, he has played a significant role in strengthening grassroots institutions and designing programs that create lasting social impact. Previously, Mangneo served as Deputy Director at Indo Global Social Service Society (IGSSS), contributing to disaster risk reduction, youth development, and human rights advocacy. He has also been deeply engaged in peacebuilding and community-led governance, serving as the Founding Convenor and Secretary of the Inter Agency Group (Assam) and supporting the Joint Peace Mission Team, an interfaith initiative promoting peace and justice in Northeast India.

He currently chairs the Governing Board of the Society for Promotion of Tribal Welfare and Development (SPTWD), advocating for indigenous communities. While doing his Master’s degree in Social Work from TISS, he received the Prof. Grace Mathews Shield & Award, and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Delhi. He is a persuasive communicator and strategic thinker; he is widely regarded as a mentor and thought leader in inclusive development, governance, and ethical leadership.

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Jayasheepa, a B.Com graduate from Mumbai University, brings diverse experience in finance and administration. She spent two years managing accounts at SNEHA NGO before dedicating the last 17 years to Oasis India.

As a key contributor, Jayasheepa has played a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening the financial management of the organization. In addition to her financial expertise, she efficiently oversees administrative operations for the Mumbai region.

Jayasheepa currently holds the position of Head of Finance & Compliance at Oasis India.

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Tanya Verony currently serves as Head of Programmes at Oasis India and has been with the organisation since October 2018. Driven by a deep passion for social impact, she previously led ANEW, an organisation focused on women’s empowerment, for over eight years before joining Oasis India.

She holds a Master’s degree in Physics from the University of Madras and a Master’s in Business Administration from Anna University, bringing together strong analytical thinking and leadership skills.

Tanya is committed to improving quality of life within communities, particularly in Chennai, by empowering people and engaging local stakeholders as active participants in change. Being a point of convergence for collective action gives her a strong sense of purpose, fulfilment, and motivation as a change maker.

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Tongkhomang Haokip (Mang) has over 28 years of experience in relief and development work, spanning urban and rural community development, with strong on-ground, managerial, and leadership expertise. He currently serves as Head – DRR, CCA, ER & NER at Oasis India, a role he has held for over 5 years.

He holds a Postgraduate degree in Sociology and brings deep technical expertise across the development sector, including community organisation and mobilisation, needs assessment, PRA tools, risk and vulnerability assessment, community empowerment, project cycle management, proposal development, MEAL, results-based management, school assessment and development planning, disaster preparedness and emergency response, financial and NGO management, organisational development, and institutional operations.

Before joining Oasis India, he served as Managing Director at SPTWD (5 years), Director of Programmes at NEICORD (5 years), and held multiple roles at EFICOR for 12 years, including Programme Coordinator, Training Coordinator, Monitoring Officer, and Administrator.

Driven by a strong passion for holistic development, he continues to work tirelessly to empower vulnerable women and children, youth, and adolescents, focusing on resilience, safety, protection, equality, justice, quality education, environmental restoration, and livelihood recovery. He also actively builds and influences NGOs, FBOs, CSOs, CBOs, government officials, youth clubs, and student leaders to become agents of change within their communities and beyond.

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Shraddha Shelke joined Oasis India in November 2006 and has since played a pivotal role in leading various community development and anti-human trafficking initiatives.

With over 20 years of experience in the development sector, Shraddha has consistently demonstrated her expertise in managing projects focused on women’s welfare, empowerment, and rehabilitation. Before joining Oasis India, Shraddha held key roles at organizations such as World Vision India and Bombay Community Public Trust (BCPT), where she worked on community engagement, school adoption programs, and youth empowerment. Her experience spans project management, donor relations, counselling, and staff development, making her an integral part of Oasis India’s mission.

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Vishwas Udgirkar heads the Fund Raising and Communications team at Oasis India. He has been with Oasis since September 2014. Vishwas has also been working in developing and executing organizational strategy for Fund Raising. Prior to joining Oasis India, he was involved in sensitising young people on various social issues, resource mobilization and event management .

Vishwas chose to be in the social sector as he really wished to pursue a career that is more meaningful and fulfilling, not only professionally but personally as well.