Our Team
The People Behind Making a Little Difference in The World
Leadership
Program Leads
Governing Body
TEAM
Amit Kumar Choubey
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Amit Kumar Choubey is the visionary force behind Sanmat, which he founded in 2007. As CEO, Amit connects organisational leaders, strategic partners, and external stakeholders to ensure Sanmatโs sustainable success.
Amit has also established a series of impactful social enterprises, including Banka Silk, a venture that empowers rural women artisans; Qsignage, a Singapore-based technology company offering smart signage solutions; the Bihar Social Entrepreneurs Association; and the Bihar School of Idea & Innovation. His initiatives are dedicated to transforming livelihoods, enhancing education, and improving healthcare access and quality for India’s most marginalised communities.
Amit’s leadership has garnered national and international recognition, which includes Youth Leader Award from UNESCO and his selection as a Chevening Gurukul Fellow for 2024.
Although Amit’s initial academic background is in engineering, his passion for creating an inclusive society by bridging the governance and implementation gaps in policies led him to pursue further education, earning an MA in Governance from the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex, UK, and a Masterโs in Public Administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore.
Nitesh Kumar
Co-founder & Chief Growth Officer:
Nitesh leads the organisationโs strategic expansion efforts & operations. His focus is on scaling Sanmatโs impact in underserved regions, ensuring that the organisationโs initiatives reach and benefit those most in need. With a background in engineering from Dr. MGR University, Chennai, and a career transition from software development to social impact, Nitesh brings a unique perspective to Sanmatโs growth strategy. He leverages multiple certifications from the National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) to drive Sanmat’s mission forward. Niteshโs dedication to sustainable development and his strategic insights are crucial in expanding Sanmatโs reach and impact.
Dr. Dhananjay Singh
Executive Director
Dr. Dhananjay Singh plays a pivotal role at Sanmat, steering both our health programmatic interventions and executive functions, including fundraising, partnership building, and proposal development. With over 20 years of leadership experience at globally renowned organizations like WHO, UNICEF, PATH, and Mรฉdecins Sans Frontiรจres (MSF), Dr. Singh brings an unmatched depth of expertise in public health to our team.
His impressive academic background, which includes a medical degree from MGM Medical College, Jamshedpur, and advanced training in Public Health from the Global Open University, Nagaland, is further enhanced by specialized certifications from the Harvard School of Public Health.
Dr. Singhโs guidance ensures that Sanmatโs health programs are not only effective but also deeply aligned with our missionโto improve the quality of life for Indiaโs marginalized communities
Abhishek Kumar
Director ( Skills and Livelihood)
Abhishek is a dynamic leader with extensive experience in health, livelihood, and skill development. He holds an MBA and an LLB, alongside a graduate degree from NIT Patna. With over a decade of experience, Abhishek has contributed significantly to major government programs, including the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). His leadership plays a critical role in driving SANMAT’s national initiatives, aimed at empowering vulnerable communities and advancing sustainable development.
Krishna Smita
Director of Program Strategy and Growth
Krishna leads Sanmatโs programmatic vision, ensuring that initiatives are impactful, innovative, and evidence-based. She identifies critical intervention areas, sets strategic priorities, and guides program teams in scaling programs while maintaining their quality and relevance. Krishna is also instrumental in integrating advanced methodologies and building strategic partnerships, driving Sanmatโs commitment to excellence and sustainable impact.
Her success in this role is grounded in nearly a decade of experience in the social development space and a strong academic foundation, including a Masterโs in Public Policy from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, an M.A. in Development Studies from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, and a B.A. (Hons) in Sociology from Hindu College, University of Delhi.
Gyan Prakash
Lead, Communitization
Gyan leads Communitization efforts within Sanmatโs livelihood initiatives, implementing government schemes. With over 10 years of experience in the social development domain, Gyan believes in the principle of Kaizen, emphasizing continuous improvement. He also brings more than 5 years of experience working in government organizations, focusing on training, operations, project design, and development.
Dr. Anvesha Pandey
Program Manager (Health)
As the Program Manager, Anvesha leads Sanmatโs health programs with a commitment to making a significant social impact. She hold an MSc in Epidemiology and Public Health from Central University of Tamil Nadu and a Bachelors in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery from National Institute of Homoeopathy. Her expertise focuses on advancing community health by applying evidence-based research and strategic planning to create impactful and sustainable programs. She is dedicated to improving community well-being and advancing public health through innovative strategies.
Rupesh Kumar
Senior Program Manager
Rupesh leads the sustainable livelihood initiatives at Sanmat, where he plays a vital role in facilitating the Village Development Plan program under the Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana. With extensive experience in project management and the implementation of corporate social responsibility initiatives, Rupesh brings invaluable expertise to Sanmatโs community-driven efforts. His commitment to fostering sustainable growth and resilience in rural communities is reflected in the impactful work he leads, ensuring strategic partnerships and effective program delivery.
Heena Thakur
Project Manager (Health)
Heena manages the Maatrichhaya project at Sanmat funded by the State Bank of India Foundation. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her role, holding a masterโs degree in public health with a specialization in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A), complemented by her nursing background.
Heena has also gained valuable experience through her previous roles with the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare in New Delhi, where she worked as a Research Intern. Additionally, she has contributed to various NGOs as Volunteer, and Crowdfunding Intern.
Akshay Patro
Program Manager, Accounts
With over 8 years of experience in accounts and finance, Akash holds a Masterโs degree in Commerce (Finance) and is proficient in MS Office, Tally, and various accounting software. At Sanmat, he currently manages key programs, overseeing accounting records, budget estimates, internal audits, and compliance for our donors and partners. His expertise ensures smooth financial operations and strong accountability across our projects.
Rimsha Khan
Program Manager, Fundraising Projects (Crowdfunding)
Ms. Rimsha Khan has been with Sanmat for the past 3 years, primarily managing accounts for crowdfunding initiatives. In her role, she oversees the financial aspects of these projects, ensuring smooth processing, budgeting, and donor relations to support the organizationโs goals. Her expertise in account management has been crucial in ensuring the success of Sanmatโs fundraising efforts.
Madhulika Chaudhary
Independent Board Member
Madhulika brings over 25 years of experience in designing and delivering impactful projects supporting marginalized and socially excluded communities in India and the UK. With a proven track record of collaborating with diverse stakeholders, she has worked extensively in gender integration, skill development, livelihoods, education, health, and social justice. She guides Sanmat on strategic gender initiatives, ensuring programs are inclusive and equitable.
Sunil Ray
Independent Board Member
Sunil Ray is a PhD holder and is the ex-Director of A.N Sinha Institute of Social Sciences, Patnaย in Bihar. He has also served as visiting fellow at the Institute of Development Studies, Sussex and Institute of Oriental Studies and as research analyst and professor at variousย national and international institutions around the worldย
Amit Kumar Choubey
Founder and Trustee
Nitesh Kumar
Co-founder and Trustee
Dr. Dhananjay Singh
Trustee
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Adrika Mohan
HR Executive
Parwej Raza
Program Manager-Village Development Plan
KAMAL NAYAN
HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR, DUMKA
RAHUL KUMAR
STATE MIS-SKILL DEVELOPMENT
REHAN ANSARI
PROGRAM OFFICER-OUTREACH
MD NAWAB
PLACEMENT HEAD
ROHIT KUMAR
LOGISTICS AND FACILITY MANAGER
INSHA PARWEEN
MIS AND DATA EXECUTIVE
ANITA KUMARI
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
DHARMENDRA MANDAL
CENTRE MANAGER-SKILL DEVELOPMENT
GOVARDHAN MAHTO
CENTRE MIS-SKILL DEVELOPMENT
SAIKAT SAHA
PLACEMENT CUM MIS OFFICER-SKILL DEVELOPMENT
NIDHI SABRAN
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO
AMOD KUMAR YADAV
MOBILITY OFFICER
BRIJESH HEMBROM
HOSPITAL ACCOUNTANT, DUMKA
KISHORE KAMAL PAUL
HOSPITAL ACCOUNTANT, JAMTARA
TARUN BISWAS
CENTRE MANAGER-SKILL DEVELOPMENT
ROSHANI HEMBROM
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, GOELKERA
GAUTAM MAHTO
TRAINER -SKILL DEVELOPMENT (FITTER)
KISHOR RANA
TRAINER-SKILL DEVELOPMENT (ELECTRICAL)
