TRUSTEES
“If we build a tribe of like-minded people, we never have to be alone again.
But it’s more than that; together, and I actually mean this, we can change the world.”
Shawn Wells- Author and Formulation Scientist
Dr. Archana Sarda
Dr. Archana is a consultant, diabetologist and the founder of Udaan. Leading a life based on the principles of inclusiveness and sharing, she dreams to take healthcare and education to the last mile.
FOUNDER
Dr. Sampat Sarda
A Senior Pathologist from Aurangabad with 30 years of experience in clinical work. A fun loving sportsperson, he has been with Udaan since its inception.
SECRETARY
Dr. Kranti Raimane
A gynaecologist by qualification, he found his calling very early in public health. He has an experience of 25 years of work in maternal and child health, tribal healthcare and more.
MEMBER
Dr. Ajay Boralkar
Dr. Boralkar is a professor and onco-surgeon in government service. His dedication and passion for providing optimum healthcare to rural patients in oncology has inspired many.
MEMBER
Saifuddin Abbas
A businessman with a rich family background of philanthropy and education. Fitness and community work define Mr. Saifuddin's personality.
MEMBER
Kundan Roy
Kundan choose to leave a fast-track career in marketing to follow his passion for acting 10 years ago. He has films like Talvar, Raees, Roohi, Anuraag(Marathi) in his kitty and Web-series like Code M, Karmyudh, 24 season 2, Jatara season 2, Verdict, High, Sunflower. He has featured in ads for Samsung, Phonepe, Axis Bak, Mahindra Tractor, Krak Jack biscuit, Nurture retail app, Tata AIA insuarnce, MRF tyres to name a few.
MEMBER
Vrishali Kekre
A Post-graduate from National Institute of Design and Gradate from Sir. JJ School of Applied Arts, Vrishali runs a design studio that specializes in Branding and Marketing. She believes in the power of Design to impact lives.
OUR TEAM
Alone we can do so little, Together we can do so much - Ann Frank
We have been fortunate to have a team that truly has the best interest of Udaan and its children at heart.
Each one contributing in the best of their capacity and going beyond.
Pooja Dusad
Chief educator at Udaan, Pooja has been working with us for 8 years now. She handles the data of all the children and manages the 24x7 Udaan helpline.
Chief Educator
Usha Gajile
Having been with us the longest for about 18 years now, Usha manages the administration and finances at Udaan. She is the data and inventory in charge.
Admin & Accounts
Jayshree Nalawade
One of our diabetes educators, Jayshree focuses on educating the parents of children with Type1 Diabetes about the importance of diabetes care. She has been with us for 9 years.
Educator
Saumya S
Communication Manager
Madhavi Gawale
A diabetes educator who works towards educating caretakers of children with type 1 diabetes. Madhavi has been working with us for 8 years.
Educator
Shital Tiwari
Shital who has been working with us for 12 years is in charge of coordinating the admissions at Udaan while managing our 24x7 helpline. She is also a diabetes educator.
Admission's Cordinator
Jyoti Pawar
In charge of the diagnostic screening and reception here at Udaan, Jyoti has been with us for 12 years now.
Diagnostic In-charge
Sanika Wankhede
Sanika is a diabetes educator and has Type 1 diabetes herself. She also handles the Udaan helpline and has been working at Udaan for 6 years.
Educator
Kamlesh Chitte
Having Type 1 diabetes himself, Kamlesh is a diabetes educator and is also the in charge of the video creatives at Udaan. He has worked with us for 4 years now
Educator
Manjusha Barwe
A girl with Type 1 diabetes herself, Manjusha graduated in nutrition and dietetics and volunteered for Udaan and has recently started working full time with us for over a year now.
Type1 Warrior
Pooja Ambhore
Pooja also living with Type 1 diabetes is a graduate in nursing and has recently joined us here at Udaan.
Type1 Warrior
Naseema Sheikh
Mothers of children with type 1 diabetes who have undergone training to become diabetes coaches. Due to their experiential learning, they are able to train rural families in self-care very affectively.
D-Mom to D-Coach
Manjusha Pawar
Mothers of children with type 1 diabetes who have undergone training to become diabetes coaches. Due to their experiential learning, they are able to train rural families in self-care very affectively.
D-Mom to D-Coach
Usha Toshniwal
Mothers of children with type 1 diabetes who have undergone training to become diabetes coaches. Due to their experiential learning, they are able to train rural families in self-care very affectively.
D-Mom to D-Coach
Nanda Suradkar
Mothers of children with type 1 diabetes who have undergone training to become diabetes coaches. Due to their experiential learning, they are able to train rural families in self-care very affectively.
D-Mom to D-Coach
Rohini Gosavi
Mothers of children with type 1 diabetes who have undergone training to become diabetes coaches. Due to their experiential learning, they are able to train rural families in self-care very affectively.
D-Mom to D-Coach