Geetanjali Misra is the Co-Founder and Executive Director – Global of CREA and has closely worked at the activist, grant-making, and policy levels on issues of sexuality, reproductive health, gender, human rights, and violence against women. She holds Master’s degrees in International Affairs from Columbia University, US, and in Economics from Syracuse University, US.

Previously, she has worked as a Program Officer at Ford Foundation, taught as an adjunct professor on the intersection of LGBT issues, sexual rights and public health at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and supported non-governmental organizations in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka working on sexual and reproductive health and rights. She is also a co-founder SAKHI for South Asian Women in 1989, a non-profit organization in New York, committed to ending violence against women of South Asian origin. Formerly, she has been Chair of the Boards of Reproductive Health Matters (UK), a global peer reviewed journal on sexual and reproductive health and rights and Mama Cash (the Netherlands).

She was a Board Member of FHI 360 (USA) and also served as President of the Board of the Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) where she led a strategic planning and organizational development process leading to changes in leadership roles and structure. In the past, she held several key advisory roles such as being a Member of Cordaid’s Expert Advisory Group (the Netherlands), served as a core member of the Action Plus Coalition for Rights, Education and Care in HIV/AIDS (India), was regional and Global Advisor for Global Fund for Women (USA) among others.

She writes on issues of sexuality, gender, and rights, and has co-edited ‘Sexuality, Gender, and Rights: Exploring Theory and Practice in South and Southeast Asia’ from SAGE. She is also author of ‘The Power of Movements’ published by AWID.

Anuradha leads CREA’s India operations, refining strategy and fostering innovative program designs responsive to national, regional, and global contexts. She oversees fundraising, donor relationships, and the Resource Development team, while also guiding CREA’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) strategy.

She holds a PhD in Biophysics from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and has over two decades of experience in resource mobilization, donor relations, and project management. She has worked with the Centre for Science and Environment, Plan International (India), and Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, and consulted for CARE (India) and UNICEF (India). Anuradha values social and environmental responsibility and enjoys traveling, reading, music, and spending time with friends.

Aditti provides executive support and works closely with the Executive Director (Global). She oversees the CREA Boards and also assists the Finance Director (Global), ensuring smooth coordination across leadership functions.

With a master’s degree in commerce specialising in accountancy, Aditti brings over 20 years of experience in the development sector. Outside of work, she enjoys quality time with her daughter and two dogs.

Agnieszka works within the Disability and Sexuality Portfolio (Global) to foster cross-movement collaboration between feminist and disability rights spaces. She supports the leadership of feminists with disabilities, advances advocacy on disability rights and implements international programmes such as the Disability, Sexuality, and Rights Online Institute (DSROI), the CREAte Initiative and the Women Gaining Ground consortium.

A sociologist by training, Agnieszka earned a PhD in social sciences in 2020, researching reproductive autonomy and motherhood experiences of women with disabilities. She has worked on public policy implementation in line with the UN CRPD and has been engaged in feminist, queer, migrant and disability rights initiatives for over 15 years.

Akriti works with the Meri Panchayat, Meri Shakti (MPMS) team. She coordinates with community-based organisations, field coordinators, and facilitators while engaging with structurally and historically excluded groups. She also supports partners’ events and CREA’s training programmes.

Akriti has a bachelor’s degree in Zoology. She has worked with the Project Potential Trust as a Youth Coordinator for the Rural India Youth Leadership Programme (RIYL). She enjoys reading and exploring new perspectives on social issues.

Amit works closely with the Advisor – Programs Operation to assist in day-to-day program operations. He supports budgets, work plans, subgrant agreements, and consultancy contracts in coordination with the program team. 

Amit has over 16 years of experience in finance, accounting, taxation, auditing, preparing budgets for projects, and executing professionals, and individual contracts. Amit loves to explore new destinations and play cricket.

Amit works with directors and their teams on planning and implementation of processes in accordance with the organisation’s vision, mission, and strategies. He supports budget tracking and utilisation while ensuring the timely submission of work plans and facilitating partner management.

Amit has over 24 years of experience as an Operations professional in both the corporate and development sectors. In his free time, he enjoys traveling to hilly areas with family and friends. He also has a passion for singing and poetry.

Amulya supports editorial and storytelling efforts, shaping narratives that reflect CREA’s work and impact. She works closely with the Team Lead – Communications & Storytelling.

With over two decades in journalism, Amulya has worked with The Times of India, The Indian Express, NDTV, and Frontline. She holds degrees in English Literature and Comparative Media Studies from Delhi University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Anjaly works closely with the Project Lead – Women Gaining Ground | Feminist Leadership and Mentoring, supporting external relationship management, networking, documentation and communication, and representing CREA at various fora.

She holds a master’s in Promotional Media from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a bachelor’s in Journalism from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi. Before joining CREA, she worked on projects focused on gender, youth empowerment and disability justice. In her spare time, she enjoys caring for her small collection of plants.

Anu manages logistics support for CREA Institutes, workshops and meetings, drawing on her extensive experience in administration, operations and hospitality in the corporate sector.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science (Hons.) from the University of Delhi and loves travelling.

Arkina supports CREA’s Meri Panchayat, Meri Shakti (India) and works closely on feminist leadership and movement-building programmes. She focuses on partnership management, networking, advocacy, and community mobilisation at local and state levels.

She has a master’s degree in Gender Studies and previously worked at Jagori Grameen, supporting adolescent girls in rural Himachal Pradesh on gender, menstrual and reproductive health, and violence prevention. Arkina believes in creating inclusive spaces and wants to travel the world.

Audrey supports local partners, guiding activity planning and execution, and assisting with feminist programme implementation. She also contributes to event coordination, advocacy, and showcasing the impact of East Africa programmes through data collection and storytelling.

Audrey has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) and a master’s in Gender and Development from Kenyatta University. With over 12 years of experience in gender-based violence programme management, leadership development, grant management, programme planning, safeguarding practices, and monitoring and evaluation, she has worked with organisations like Women for Women International and Akili Dada. Audrey is passionate about creating environments where girls and women can thrive and grow. She enjoys yoga, reading, travelling, football and F1 races.

Babita works closely with CREA partners in India to strengthen feminist leadership, intersectionality in gender discourses, and SRHR approaches in their work. She also supports the feminist movement-building process with grassroots organisations. Her responsibilities include designing and implementing programmes, managing partnerships, networking, and advocacy on gender issues, as well as supporting the finance and administrative teams in programme management. Her core interest is in strengthening community-based initiatives and bringing those stories to global policy advocacy.

Babita holds a master’s in Social Work and a diploma in Mass Communication and Journalism. She has more than 14 years of experience in the development sector, having also worked with the State Social Audit Unit of Jharkhand, with the Alliance for Immunisation and Health as a State Project Coordinator, and with Pravah as a Project Coordinator and Programme Manager. She loves writing Hindi poetry and exploring traditional cuisines.

Chrystobel works on the Our Voices, Our Futures consortium’s communications strategies, collaborating with partners and conducting outreach to promote equity and amplify stories from underrepresented populations in Lebanon, Uganda, Kenya, India, Bangladesh, and Sudan.

She holds a degree in Media and Communications and has experience with organisations like UNICEF, Childline, and Transparency International. Chrystobel enjoys travelling to learn about different cultures and uses visual media to highlight social injustices.

Diksha heads the India finance team and is responsible for implementing financial policies, ensuring compliance, managing risk, overseeing audits, budgeting, tracking expenditures against approved budgets, managing investments, and driving financial stability and growth.

Diksha has a master’s degree in Commerce and Business Administration with a specialisation in finance. She has previously worked with INTRAHealth International Inc. In her free time, Diksha enjoys cooking, listening to music, and spending time with her family.

Dipa works closely with the Organisation Management Team to oversee programme operations at CREA and supervises the Programme Operations team. She supports the development and implementation of annual work plans and budgets.

Dipa is an independent consultant with over three decades of experience in reproductive health and rights and gender. She has held key roles, including Director of Programs at the Population Foundation of India (2019–2022) and Deputy Director at the MacArthur Foundation’s India office. Dipa also serves on the boards of the Centre for Catalyzing Change and the Institute for Health Management Pachod. She holds master’s degrees in Public Administration from Syracuse University and Political Science from Mumbai University.

Dulal joined CREA in 2008 as the office assistant and is one of our longest-standing staff members. He takes care of the office and provides essential logistical and administrative support to various programme teams.

Elena researches, documents, and shares the impact and learnings from the organisation’s work across programmes, using a feminist approach.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and a Master’s in Human Rights Law. With over 10 years of experience in feminist programmes, organising to transform power, and feminist popular education, Elena has worked with various non-profit organisations. She is also the co-founder of the Feminist Hiking Collective.

Harsh strengthens CREA’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) approaches, making MEL a key part of the organisation’s work. He collaborates with management and program team leads to enhance the MEL system for learning and accountability, leading all MEL activities, including developing methodologies to assess CREA’s diverse programmes and ensuring data quality and relevance for stakeholders.

Harsh holds a post-graduate certificate in Research Methodology from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, and has over 18 years of experience in project monitoring and evaluation. His expertise includes designing monitoring systems, conducting effectiveness studies and capacity building. He enjoys music, singing and playing the flute, and is passionate about fitness.

Imani Kimiri works to create inclusive spaces for the Our Voices, Our Futures (OVOF) consortium that challenge patriarchal systems and promote queer rights and representation. Imani advocates for the rights and inclusion of LGBTIQ+ individuals and communities across various platforms.

Imani is a lawyer and gender-queer human rights defender with over 10 years of experience. They previously served as the Head of Legal Affairs at the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) in Kenya and worked with the United Nations Office of Staff Legal Affairs and Kurauka & Co. Advocates. Imani has pursued capacity-building courses on strategic litigation and advocacy and is an alumnus of Columbia University’s Human Rights Advocates Program. They have also served as a board member of QueerHive Kenya.

Jaime works closely with the Disability and Sexuality team, guiding the conceptualisation and visioning of the organisation’s strategic role in this field. She ensures the integration of a disability rights and justice lens throughout CREA’s work.

A human rights lawyer with over two decades of experience, Jaime advocates for the rights of women, gender-diverse individuals, and marginalised populations. She has worked with international and national NGOs, including Amnesty International, WHO, UNAIDS, and the Center for Reproductive Rights. Jaime holds an LLM in International Law and Gender from American University, a JD from the University of San Francisco, and a BA in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She also sits on the Board of Directors for Women Enabled International.

Jaisy works with the Impact & Learning Team to support CREA’s efforts to secure funding and resources for its programmes and initiatives. She assists in fundraising activities, donor relations, grant writing, and other resource development efforts.

Jaisy holds a master’s degree in Social Work with a specialisation in medical and psychiatric social work from the University of Calicut, Kerala. In 2023, she completed a certificate programme in the management of social initiatives from IIM Kozhikode. Jaisy has also worked with NGOs in India and East Africa, where she was responsible for resource mobilisation, donor relations, and reporting and documentation. She is passionate about advocating for the rights of people in low-resource settings and helping ensure their access to basic human rights.

Jannat focuses on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) across programmes and Institutes. She generates and analyses quantitative and qualitative data to support strategic learning and decision-making. She implements organisation-wide results-based management systems and strengthens the technical capacity of CREA and its partners in Feminist MEL methods, incorporating intersectionality, storytelling, partner well-being, power dynamics, and evaluator reflexivity.

A former German Chancellor Research Fellow at the Technical University of Munich, Jannat holds a PhD in Social Work from the Delhi School of Social Work and an MPhil and Master’s from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. She has authored peer-reviewed articles, presented at global conferences, and worked with organisations including Pratham Education Foundation, Room to Read, India Vision Foundation, and UNICEF.

Jyoti heads the People and Culture team, overseeing human resources functions such as strategic planning, recruitment, onboarding, organisational development, Performance Management System, payroll, and internal and external communication.

She holds an MBA in Human Resources and is a science graduate from Delhi University. With over a decade of experience in the development sector, Jyoti has worked with international NGOs like The Nature Conservancy, Médecins Sans Frontières, and Project Concern International. Outside of work, she enjoys playing badminton.

Karan manages day-to-day IT operations, overseeing infrastructure, providing user support, managing assets, and addressing various IT-related challenges.

He holds a master’s degree in Computer Applications and has seven years of experience in the IT sector. Karan’s expertise includes Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Azure Cloud, with achievements in IT asset management, vendor management, negotiation, and cost optimisation. He enjoys listening to music and exploring the latest gadgets.

Kuheli works closely with the Director – People and Culture to enhance CREA’s commitment to continuous learning, diversity, and inclusion. She brings 18 years of human resources experience, specialising in recruitment, payroll, performance management, training, and employee relations.

She has worked with organisations such as Atmashakti Trust, The Nature Conservancy, Médecins Sans Frontières, and Drishtee Foundation. Kuheli enjoys listening to music, travelling, and reading.

Lavanya is the Coordinator for the Women Gaining Ground Consortium, focusing on feminist leadership and feminist mentoring.

Lavanya holds an MPhil in Sociology from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi and has over 15 years of experience in interrogating power, patriarchy, leadership and mentoring. Her interests include exploring why some initiatives create lasting change and drawing organisation-level learnings from them. Lavanya’s core areas of work include gender equality, masculinities, feminist leadership, and feminist mentorship. She enjoys reading Agatha Christie and P.G. Wodehouse.

Lukas provides support to the office administration and the dissemination of publications. He also assists the finance team and helps staff with IT-related issues.

He holds a bachelor of arts degree and has more than two decades of work  experience. Outside of work, Lukas is a multitasker and a keen learner.

Mahima works closely with the Manager – Executive Director’s Office, providing administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the ED’s Office. Her responsibilities include managing schedules, handling communication, organising meetings, coordinating travel, and supporting various tasks.

Mahima has a bachelor’s in Commerce and a diploma in Secretarial Practice. With over 20 years of experience in office administration, operations support, and team management across the IT, manufacturing, and service sectors, Mahima contributes to improving efficiency and supporting organisational goals. She is fond of travelling and gymming.

Manavi supports CREA’s Communications team, focusing on major events such as ReConference 2025. She assists in coordinating event planning, enhancing communication strategies and conducting content reviews. She also works with the Team Lead – Communications & Storytelling to disseminate storytelling outcomes across mainstream media.

With over a decade of experience in international newsrooms, Manavi is a multimedia journalist and writer who has edited, commissioned and authored more than 500 news reports for platforms such as Quartz and Business Standard. She holds a master’s in Public Policy from the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, UK.

Mary works closely with the OVOF team, consortium members, partners, and donors to lead and manage all functions of the consortium programme. Her role involves ensuring effective delivery and coordination, overseeing programme results, and organising regular learning meetings.

She holds a degree in Social Work from the University of Nairobi and is currently completing her MSc in Monitoring and Evaluation at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. With over 12 years of experience in the development sector, Mary has worked with various local and international organisations, including ForumCiv and Kakenya’s Dream. She is passionate about cooking, spending family time, and mentoring girls in rural Kenya.

Nayantara oversees communication, documentation and publication processes for CREA. She also leads the organisation’s Storytelling Initiative.

Nayantara has degrees in Literature from Miranda House, University of Delhi, and Mount Holyoke College, USA, and has spent more than two decades in media. Her most recent position was Managing Editor of the literary journal The Indian Quarterly. She has also edited several books broadly related to culture and the arts. 

Nisha works closely with the Program Director – Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights to implement programs in partnership with the thematic team. Her key responsibilities include designing activities, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and facilitating resource requirements such as knowledge, personnel, and logistics.

She holds a master’s in Women’s Studies from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. With experience in women’s empowerment, adolescent rights, and gender and urban poverty, Nisha has managed key programmes and conducted research on child marriage and women’s livelihood. She previously worked with 3ie, Indo-Global Social Service Society (IGSSS), and Advanced Centre for Women Studies – TISS. She enjoys travelling and reading about psychology and spirituality.

Nityanand supports finance-related operations, managing CREA’s New York accounts, vendor and consultant payments, staff advances, and preparing programme budgets, financial reports, and expense statements. He also ensures proper documentation for expenses.

He holds a master’s degree in Finance. Before joining CREA, Nityanand worked as an accountant in both profit-based and non-profit organisations. In his free time, he enjoys travelling to new places.

Pankaj works closely with the Director, Finance and Compliance (Global) and the Finance Manager (Global) to manage daily financial transactions, process invoices, assist with budget preparation, and track monthly expenses against budgets.

He is a commerce graduate and is currently pursuing an MBA in Finance. He has over five years of accounting experience. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and playing cricket.

Piyumi supports CREA’s Feminist Leadership and Movements programmes, focusing on the Women Gaining Ground consortium and East Africa initiatives. She advances CREA’s mission by building leadership capacities for activists and organisations. Piyumi co-authored Challenging Global Power Asymmetries: Insights from Feminist Organising for Decolonisation Initiatives (2023) and represents CREA as co-chair of the Generation Equality Forum’s Action Coalition on Feminist Movements and Leadership.

Piyumi holds an MSc in Politics and Communications from the London School of  Economics and has 15+ years of experience in gender development. Previously, as Program Manager at Womankind Worldwide, she worked with partners in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Nepal. She led a FCDO-funded land rights program in Uganda and authored Solidarity through Sisterhood: Learning from the Eco-feminist Project. A Sri Lankan-British feminist with global experience, Piyumi starred in the 2005 film Aksharaya.

Prajesh works with the Communications team at CREA, supporting technical, external, and overall communications for the organisation. He assists in amplifying programmes, events, and institutes through effective storytelling and communication strategies.

Prajesh has over a decade of experience as a journalist, contributing to publications like The Kathmandu Post, Republica, M&S VMAG, and Annapurna Express. He has also led communications efforts at Women LEAD Nepal and is passionate about capacity-building, having run various workshops to teach communication skills. An admirer of the arts, he explores creative expressions through writing, film, and other forms of media.

Rajina works with the Resources, Impact, and Learning team at CREA, supporting resource development through grant writing and donor relationships. She also contributes to CREA’s feminist MEL journey by developing organisational and program-specific MEL plans and strategies.

Rajina is a Gender Equality Studies and Training Program (GEST) fellow, a Swedish Institute (SI) Leader Lab alumni, and an International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) alumni. She is a former board chair of Women LEAD Nepal and has been involved in participatory grant-making for the FREE STEM Fund and FRIDA-The Young Feminist Fund. Her work focuses on fostering feminist leadership among young people.

Radhika works closely with the Executive Director – India to support CREA’s work within the Count Me In! Consortium. She oversees program management for initiatives on sex workers’ rights, gender, sexuality, identity, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and gender-based violence.

Radhika has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature, a bachelor of Laws, and a master of Laws in Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies. She has nearly a decade of experience working on sexual and gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health and rights, disability rights, labour law, and access to justice. Her contributions earned her the Outstanding Contribution to Human Rights Award from the Philadelphia Bar Association in 2018. She has previously worked with iProbono, SEWA Bharat, Women Enabled International and O.P. Jindal Global University.

Rahul supports the management of CREA India’s accounts, donor reports, sub-grants, payroll, budgets, TDS, EPF, and more.

A Commerce graduate, Rahul has over 12 years of experience as an accounts professional in the non-profit sector. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and travelling to new places.

Rambishnu is the Global Director of Finance and Compliance, overseeing financial planning, management, governance, compliance, grant management, and investments. He is also a key member of the Organization Management Team (OMT) and plays a crucial role in training partner organisations in financial management.

Before joining CREA, Rambishnu worked with Partners for Law in Development. He has over 25 years of experience in financial management in the development sector and holds a master’s in Commerce, an MBA in Finance, and a diploma in Financial Accounting Systems. Outside of work, Ram enjoys listening to music.

Rupsa leads CREA’s efforts to address anti-gender mobilisations. She currently works as an independent consultant and has worked extensively on issues of gender, sexuality, and rights for over three decades. She also brings experience in advancing cross-movement allyship with various movements.

With over three decades of experience in gender, sexuality, and rights, Rupsa previously worked with CREA for nine years as the Director of Programmes and Innovation. She has also worked with the Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE) in the US and the International Planned Parenthood Federation – South Asia Regional Office. Rupsa holds an MA in Development Studies from the Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, Netherlands.

Bani works closely with the Feminist Opportunities Now (FON) team. Her key responsibilities include managing grant applications, coordinating the grant process, and implementing initiatives to strengthen organisational capacity.

She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Sociology from the University of Dhaka. Over the past decade, she has worked extensively on SRHR, human rights, gender justice and diversity, GBV, and sexuality. She previously worked with BRAC, Plan International Bangladesh, and FPAB. She is also a Women Deliver Youth Alumni. Bani enjoys travelling, reading and writing.

Seema works closely with the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights team to develop strategies for engaging WASH practitioners on gender and sexuality. She ensures effective project implementation, reporting, budget utilisation, and collaboration with partner organisations and trainers.

She holds an MSW in Community Development, along with an MA in Economics, an LLB, and a postgraduate diploma in District Health Management. With over 16 years of experience, she has worked on gender, maternal and child health, adolescent health, child protection, WASH, and the rights of marginalised communities. Seema is an avid trekker and enjoys spending time in nature.

Shalini works closely with the programme team to implement training initiatives in collaboration with thematic teams. She is involved in designing training activities and modules, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and facilitating resources, including knowledge materials, personnel, and logistics.

She holds a master’s in Counselling Psychology and has extensive training in mental health and special education. Her work on sexuality, gender, health, and rights began over two decades ago at TARSHI. She has also worked as a school counsellor, integrating sexuality education, and spent time at The Lawyers Collective (HIV/AIDS Unit), conducting training and working with marginalised communities on rights and public health. Shalini enjoys travelling, reading, yoga, and spending time with her dogs and children.

Shalini leads CREA’s Meri Panchayat Meri Shakti and Ibtida programmes in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, working with partner organisations to build feminist leadership at the community level. With over two decades at CREA, she has been instrumental in advancing the organisation’s work on gender rights, sexuality, and feminism at global platforms.

A trained counsellor with a background in social science and law, Shalini specialises in designing training programmes on gender, sexuality, and reproductive rights. Her work includes developing training manuals, conducting Institutes on feminist leadership, and providing training on the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, 2013. Shalini also serves on multiple Internal Complaint Committees and is a writer who continues to develop educational resources in Hindi to challenge patriarchal structures and promote gender equality.

Srilatha is a feminist activist, researcher, scholar, and trainer. Her work spans over two decades, focusing on grassroots movement building with marginalised urban and rural women in India, as well as research and policy advocacy on gender equality and women’s rights. She has worked with organisations such as the Ford Foundation, Harvard University, and AWID, where she contributed to grant-making, scholarly work, theory-building, and the capacity-building of young women activists worldwide.

Best known for bridging theory and practice, Srilatha has written extensively on women’s empowerment, women’s movements, and feminist leadership. She has also created key knowledge resources for CREA. Srilatha proudly identifies as a feminist grandmother, both within the women’s movement and to her four teenage grandchildren.

SSanjay is responsible for grants management, budgeting, donor fund reporting, financial management, governance, statutory compliance, and financial operations at CREA.

Ssanjay has a bachelor’s in Commerce (hons.) and a postgraduate diploma in Business Administration (finance). With 23 years of experience in the non-profit sector, he has worked in various capacities with organisations such as CARE India, the International Congress of Immunology, and HRIDAY.

Sudipta leads the Our Voices, Our Futures (OVOF) and Feminist Opportunities Now (FON) consortia, working across various programmes, donor collaborations, and partnerships to strengthen CREA’s impact. She also engages in content development, training, and capacity building initiatives.

She holds a master’s degree in Geography from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi and has over two decades of experience working on SRHR and gender issues across South Asia. She has also worked with the Institute of Social Studies Trust, the Population Foundation of India, International Planned Parenthood Federation, and Magic Bus India Foundation. Sudipta enjoys translating knowledge into action and has contributed to training manuals, documentation, and interpretation for various projects.

Sunita works at the intersection of sexuality, gender, feminist leadership, and human rights, with over 27 years of experience in grassroots activism, capacity-building, movement support, national and international advocacy, and organisational development. After spending 16 years at CREA, she now serves as an advisor, having contributed to strengthening organisational processes and expanding CREA’s footprint across India, South Asia, East Africa, MENA, Central Asia, and globally.

She is deeply involved in progressive social movements and works with coalitions and consortiums to ensure their transformative and relevant impact. Sunita holds a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Delhi. A sports enthusiast, she is a die-hard fan of the Arsenal women’s and men’s football teams. She also enjoys watching films and TV series and travelling.

Surbhi works closely with the Director – People and Culture, bringing over 15 years of human resources experience. She has led key organisational processes such as Organisation Development, HR Policy, Competency Mapping, and Learning & Development.

She has previously worked with the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Delhi Disaster Management Authority, Family Health India, and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Surbhi holds a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management from Amity University, along with an MBA and M.Phil. Outside of work, she enjoys playing badminton and reading research-based articles and studies.

Sushma organises and coordinates conferences, Institutes, and workshops for CREA.

She holds a diploma in Hotel Management and Food Technology from Sophia Polytechnic, Mumbai. She worked for two years as the Networking and Operations Manager of the South and Southeast Asia Resource Centre on Sexuality, at TARSHI, New Delhi. She has also worked with other non-profits, as well as at the Taj Mansingh hotel, and some multinational corporations.

Taruna works closely with the Admin & IT team and the Director – Events, Admin & IT to manage all office administration, procurements, vendor contracts, and address the IT needs of the organisation.

With over 15 years of experience, Taruna holds a postgraduate degree in Human Resources and Administration from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and a bachelor’s degree from Delhi University. She previously worked with Plan International (India Chapter), HIV/AIDS Alliance, the American India Foundation, and the International Centre for Research on Women. Taruna enjoys reading and travelling.

Valleri works on gender and sexuality, building the capacities of young women and girls in rural Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. She amplifies the voices of structurally excluded communities, including those with disabilities, and promotes inclusive leadership by bridging feminist and queer perspectives. She is involved in the Sexuality, Gender, and Rights Institute (Hindi), SELF Academy and leads the Roshni Programme, which trains young community leaders in constitutional values through action projects.

She holds a master’s in Rural Development from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and an MPhil in Development Practice from Ambedkar University. She is engaged in national and international coalitions on safe abortion access and early marriage, with a strong commitment to social justice and equality.

Yamini collaborates with the Our Voices, Our Futures (OVOF) and the Feminist Opportunities Now (FON) teams, supporting grant management, compliance, reporting, capacity-building programmes, and event coordination.

She holds a BA (Hons) in International Studies from the University of Kelaniya and a diploma in Diplomacy & World Affairs. With a background in international relations, she is passionate about gender equity and advocacy. Yamini enjoys travelling, playing the guitar, trying out new recipes, and staying active.

Zeba supports communications processes at CREA, updates and manages the website, social media, and mailing lists, and works on all internal and external communications.

She holds a postgraduate degree in Western Literature from KU Leuven, Belgium, with a focus on using communication for societal impact. Before joining CREA she worked as a Researcher for the British Council on their Gender Equality in Higher Education in India project. Outside of work, she enjoys reading. 

Ziayan manages the day-to-day functions of the Our Voices, Our Futures (OVOF) consortium, coordinating with the Team Lead and partner organisations. She ensures effective programme delivery, handles networking, documentation, and communications.

Ziayan holds a master’s degree in Gender Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi. She previously worked with Action India on gender, youth, and education projects. She enjoys doodling and travelling to new places.