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.

Mr. Philip Devaraj holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Pondicherry University and a Bachelor’s degree in Arts from Christ College. Before joining Oasis India in 2016, he spent over a decade in the corporate sector, managing and leading customer care support teams for UK and US clients.

Driven by a strong desire to work directly with people and communities, Philip made a purposeful transition from the corporate world and pursued professional training in counselling at UTC, Bangalore. This equipped him to emotionally empower individuals, families, and small groups, while also deepening his understanding of the unmet needs of marginalised and underprivileged communities.

Through his journey, he has remained committed to reaching out to people in need, supporting vulnerable communities, and contributing meaningfully to social change.

Philip believes that Oasis India provides a powerful platform to engage with communities and young people, make a positive impact on families, and serve with purpose while working towards the organisation’s mission and goals.

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.

Equipped with a Graduation from St Joseph’s University & an MA in Applied Sociology from Christ University, Bangalore, Sandhya has always been passionate about working in the development sector. A self-driven person with a penchant for teaching, she specialises in capacity-building programmes for Children and Youth. Research Methodology and Qualitative Analysis is another forte of her. She had a stint with Asha Foundation and Serious Fun as a Leadership Trainer. Since 2016, she has been part of Oasis India, starting in the capacity of a Youth Support Officer. Her cheerful countenance and friendly disposition help her strike a chord across age groups in the projects.

Ms. Hallelui Singson holds a Master of Arts in Social Work with a specialization in Women and Children from the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Manipur campus, her academic background complements her hands-on experience, allowing her to address the diverse needs of the communities she serves.

As a dedicated counselor with extensive experience at the Centre for Mental Hygiene in Imphal, Manipur, and as a counselor at ChildLine under Rural Aid Service in Churachandpur, Ms. Singson brings a compassionate approach to her work, guiding individuals towards healing and recovery.

Mr. Sundeep Sadarangani

Founder-Director, Etz People Transformation

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.

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.

Prof. Hemkhothang Lhungdim 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)

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.

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.

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.