Our Board Members, Trustees & Advisors
Sarbani Mallick
Founder Director / Managing Trustee
Sarbani Mallick
Founder Director / Managing Trustee
Sarbani is the Founder Director and Managing Trustee of BGCT. She has over 20 years of experience working among persons with Autism and Intellectual disabilities. She has touched lives of many and empowered parents towards recognising the abilities in their children. Sarbani has attended various certificate training programs and volunteered at Special schools/programs in countries in Europe, USA and South Africa.
Sarbani serves as the Executive Director of BGCT and lead it from the front. She also serves as advisors in other organisation and member of many forums working in the field of Autism and ID. She is a strong advocate of the school program, where parents are 'Co-therapists' and are supportive towards "Parent Empowerment Program” and "Train the trainer" Program
Rumno Mukherjee
Secretary & Trustee
Rumno Mukherjee
Secretary & Trustee
After over 25 years in the corporate sector, primarily in the leading IT companies, Rumno took pre-matured retirement to pursue her interest, one of which was to move full-time to social enterprise. She is a graduate in economics and MBA in Marketing and Operation Research. She had worked across diverse organizational roles; at sales, marketing, profit Centre operation, delivery and people processes and has a holistic knowledge of a business.
She worked in top IT companies, such as, CMC, IBM, TCS, Wipro and few smaller product companies. Her last assignment was a senior leadership role in Wipro. Her interest is to create a supported employment space for persons with Intellectual Development Disorders, primarily Autism.
She is a Trust member and an advisor Strategic Initiatives at Biswagouri Charitable Trust. She is also a Trustee at Mission4Life, a livelihood initiative by parents of persons with Intellectual disabilities. She is a cancer survivor and is part of Indian Cancer Society. She is passionate about travelling, reading, writing and connecting with people. She had driven across continents in car rallies and is a golf enthusiast. She is from Kolkata and lives in Bangalore with her family.
Umesh Naidu
Treasurer & Trustee
Umesh Naidu
Treasurer & Trustee
Umesh has worked in the FMCG and related industries for most of his career, spanning more than twenty years. In these years, he has been in the Sales and Marketing functions of reputed organizations, such as Wipro and Himalaya Herbals.
He has also been part of several Start-ups as CEO (South) at Rohit Surfactants, and CEO of consumer health products division of John Fowler.
Sarbani Mallick
Founder Director / Managing Trustee
Sarbani Mallick
Founder Director / Managing Trustee
Sarbani is the Founder Director and Managing Trustee of BGCT. She has over 20 years of experience working among persons with Autism and Intellectual disabilities. She has touched lives of many and empowered parents towards recognising the abilities in their children. Sarbani has attended various certificate training programs and volunteered at Special schools/programs in countries in Europe, USA and South Africa.
Sarbani serves as the Executive Director of BGCT and lead it from the front. She also serves as advisors in other organisation and member of many forums working in the field of Autism and ID. She is a strong advocate of the school program, where parents are 'Co-therapists' and are supportive towards "Parent Empowerment Program” and "Train the trainer" Program
Rumno Mukherjee
Secretary & Trustee
Rumno Mukherjee
Secretary & Trustee
After over 25 years in the corporate sector, primarily in the leading IT companies, Rumno took pre-matured retirement to pursue her interest, one of which was to move full-time to social enterprise. She is a graduate in economics and MBA in Marketing and Operation Research. She had worked across diverse organizational roles; at sales, marketing, profit Centre operation, delivery and people processes and has a holistic knowledge of a business.
She worked in top IT companies, such as, CMC, IBM, TCS, Wipro and few smaller product companies. Her last assignment was a senior leadership role in Wipro. Her interest is to create a supported employment space for persons with Intellectual Development Disorders, primarily Autism.
She is a Trust member and an advisor Strategic Initiatives at Biswagouri Charitable Trust. She is also a Trustee at Mission4Life, a livelihood initiative by parents of persons with Intellectual disabilities. She is a cancer survivor and is part of Indian Cancer Society. She is passionate about travelling, reading, writing and connecting with people. She had driven across continents in car rallies and is a golf enthusiast. She is from Kolkata and lives in Bangalore with her family.
Umesh Naidu
Treasurer & Trustee
Umesh Naidu
Treasurer & Trustee
Umesh has worked in the FMCG and related industries for most of his career, spanning more than twenty years. In these years, he has been in the Sales and Marketing functions of reputed organizations, such as Wipro and Himalaya Herbals.
He has also been part of several Start-ups as CEO (South) at Rohit Surfactants, and CEO of consumer health products division of John Fowler.
Sayombeb Mukherjee
Advisor
Sayombeb Mukherjee
Advisor
Sayomdeb Mukherjee has 12+ years of expertise, specializing in disability advocacy, assistive solutions, and media involvement. Currently affiliated with Enable India, Sayomdeb has spearheaded transformative initiatives, notably Project Discovery, which nurtures grassroots innovators in the realm of assistive technology. His representation of Enable India on the global stage of the Zero Project in Vienna underscores his international presence.
Formerly as Coordinator of Advocacy & Training at the Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Sayomdeb significantly contributed to PR strategies and ideation. Collaborating with Dr. Rupam Sarmah, a Grammy and Academy Awards nominee, he has adeptly managed diverse roles, encompassing PR, ideation, and film production.
With a robust publication record, Sayomdeb demonstrates his dedication to disability discourse through international presentations. His achievements include the Best Actor award at Cincinnati Indian Film Festival and recognition as a Role Model for Persons with Disabilities by the Government of West Bengal. As a dynamic leader and researcher, Sayomdeb Mukherjee ardently strives for positive change and the advancement of inclusivity.
M R Subramanian
Advisor / Chattered Accountant
M R Subramanian
Advisor / Chattered Accountant
Mr. Subramanian is the Advisor to the Board. He has comprehensive experience in the corporate sector both in India and abroad spanning over 3 decades.
Exposure to a variety of businesses, ranging across manufacturing, trading, shipping & service. In-depth experience in accounting, audit, treasury, supply chain, insurance & commercial aspects of business. He oversees accounting, statutory filing, donor management activities.
Dr. Shobha Srinath
Medical Advisor
Dr. Shobha Srinath
Medical Advisor
Dr.Shoba Srinath is an authority in the field of Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has a DPM and a M.D in Psychiatry. She is a retired professor and former head of the department of child and adolescent psychiatry at NIMHANS, Bengaluru.
Her interests are Autism, mood disorders and OCD(obsessive compulsive disorders). Her vast experience and dedication speaks for her excellence and efficiency in dealing with issues in kids. Dr.Shoba Srinath conducts workshops and consultations; working with parents and teachers.
Sayombeb Mukherjee
Advisor
Sayombeb Mukherjee
Advisor
Sayomdeb Mukherjee has 12+ years of expertise, specializing in disability advocacy, assistive solutions, and media involvement. Currently affiliated with Enable India, Sayomdeb has spearheaded transformative initiatives, notably Project Discovery, which nurtures grassroots innovators in the realm of assistive technology. His representation of Enable India on the global stage of the Zero Project in Vienna underscores his international presence.
Formerly as Coordinator of Advocacy & Training at the Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Sayomdeb significantly contributed to PR strategies and ideation. Collaborating with Dr. Rupam Sarmah, a Grammy and Academy Awards nominee, he has adeptly managed diverse roles, encompassing PR, ideation, and film production.
With a robust publication record, Sayomdeb demonstrates his dedication to disability discourse through international presentations. His achievements include the Best Actor award at Cincinnati Indian Film Festival and recognition as a Role Model for Persons with Disabilities by the Government of West Bengal. As a dynamic leader and researcher, Sayomdeb Mukherjee ardently strives for positive change and the advancement of inclusivity.
M R Subramanian
Advisor / Chattered Accountant
M R Subramanian
Advisor / Chattered Accountant
Mr. Subramanian is the Advisor to the Board. He has comprehensive experience in the corporate sector both in India and abroad spanning over 3 decades.
Exposure to a variety of businesses, ranging across manufacturing, trading, shipping & service. In-depth experience in accounting, audit, treasury, supply chain, insurance & commercial aspects of business. He oversees accounting, statutory filing, donor management activities.
Dr. Shobha Srinath
Medical Advisor
Dr. Shobha Srinath
Medical Advisor
Dr.Shoba Srinath is an authority in the field of Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has a DPM and a M.D in Psychiatry. She is a retired professor and former head of the department of child and adolescent psychiatry at NIMHANS, Bengaluru.
Her interests are Autism, mood disorders and OCD(obsessive compulsive disorders). Her vast experience and dedication speaks for her excellence and efficiency in dealing with issues in kids. Dr.Shoba Srinath conducts workshops and consultations; working with parents and teachers.
Sushama Nagarkar
Technical Advisor
Sushama Nagarkar
Technical Advisor
Sushama Nagarkar is the Managing Trustee and Founder of Arpan, an enterprise working towards livelihood for Individuals with Disabilities. She believes that with the right kinds of supports every adult with developmental disabilities can live a very fulfilling life and be an active contributing member of the community that he or she lives in.
After completing her undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology from St. Xavier’s College and Bombay University and continued to obtain a Specialist degree and national certification in School Psychology as well as a Doctorate in Special Education during a 15 year stay in the US.
She is a registered Rehabilitation Psychologist with the Rehabilitation Council of India. Sushama teaches undergraduate and graduate level classes in special education. She works with families and different non-governmental organizations in Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore.
Sushama Nagarkar
Technical Advisor
Sushama Nagarkar
Technical Advisor
Sushama Nagarkar is the Managing Trustee and Founder of Arpan, an enterprise working towards livelihood for Individuals with Disabilities. She believes that with the right kinds of supports every adult with developmental disabilities can live a very fulfilling life and be an active contributing member of the community that he or she lives in.
After completing her undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology from St. Xavier’s College and Bombay University and continued to obtain a Specialist degree and national certification in School Psychology as well as a Doctorate in Special Education during a 15 year stay in the US.
She is a registered Rehabilitation Psychologist with the Rehabilitation Council of India. Sushama teaches undergraduate and graduate level classes in special education. She works with families and different non-governmental organizations in Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore.
Our Leadership Team
Dhanu John
Dhanu John
Dhanu John- Centre Head at Bubbles Centre for Autism is an Avaz Certified Speech Language & CommunicationTherapist and has been associated with BGCT for the past 11 years.
She is passionate about working with children and developing communication skills in children with early language & communication disorders thereby reducing anxiety and behavioural challenges.
Mubin Taj
Mubin Taj
Mubin is an ABT Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in handling children and young adults with Autism. She is currently skilling young adults at Pragati as Head of Skill Development. She started the journey with young children at Bubbles 15 years ago.
She is super passionate about her work and love to be among her young adults. She is a believer in positive thinking and spreading smiles around.
Smitha Harith
Smitha Harith
Smita Harith- Head of Digital Literacy, Bubbles Centre for Autism, is a special educator. She is a strong believer in giving every child a voice and equal opportunities for education.
Dhanu John
Dhanu John
Dhanu John- Centre Head at Bubbles Centre for Autism is an Avaz Certified Speech Language & CommunicationTherapist and has been associated with BGCT for the past 11 years.
She is passionate about working with children and developing communication skills in children with early language & communication disorders thereby reducing anxiety and behavioural challenges.
Mubin Taj
Mubin Taj
Mubin is an ABT Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in handling children and young adults with Autism. She is currently skilling young adults at Pragati as Head of Skill Development. She started the journey with young children at Bubbles 15 years ago.
She is super passionate about her work and love to be among her young adults. She is a believer in positive thinking and spreading smiles around.
Smitha Harith
Smitha Harith
Smita Harith- Head of Digital Literacy, Bubbles Centre for Autism, is a special educator. She is a strong believer in giving every child a voice and equal opportunities for education.
Meenakshy Kavassery
Meenakshy Kavassery
Meenakshy Kavassery- Program Advisor at Pragati Towards Livelihood is a special educator. She has been instrumental in shaping the digital program at Pragati to enable our trainees to be successfully employed and have a valued social role. She has been associated with BGCT since 13 years.
Meenakshy Kavassery
Meenakshy Kavassery
Meenakshy Kavassery- Program Advisor at Pragati Towards Livelihood is a special educator. She has been instrumental in shaping the digital program at Pragati to enable our trainees to be successfully employed and have a valued social role. She has been associated with BGCT since 13 years.
