Our Team
The team members bring experience from diverse sectors including education, development practice, programme implementation, and institutional partnerships. Their collective effort is guided by the belief that professional knowledge should extend beyond institutions and be applied in ways that address real challenges faced by communities. Through the Foundation, they aim to contribute to initiatives that strengthen education systems, promote health awareness, and expand livelihood opportunities, particularly for communities that have limited access to resources and information.
Mr. Samar Mahapatro — Social Entrepreneur
Samar Mahapatro is a dynamic social entrepreneur and business leader committed to scalable social impact and sustainable enterprise. With over 15 years of experience spanning finance, operations, and social innovation, Samar has been instrumental in driving results-oriented change across healthcare, technology, and community development sectors.
Shri Amarjit Jena — System Reform Expert
Shri Amarjit Jena is a development professional with extensive experience in strengthening public systems, particularly in the field of education and skill development. He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Mo School Abhiyan, an initiative of the Government of Odisha aimed at revitalising public education through community, corporate and alumni engagement. During his tenure, he contributed to strengthening partnerships between schools, communities, corporate, and institutional stakeholders. He has also worked with UNICEF as Education Officer and Magic Bus India Foundation as Director-Government Partnerships, where he supported programmes focused on youth development, life skills education, and employability. Currently associated with Central Square Foundation, Shri Jena continues to contribute to initiatives that strengthen learning and innovation. His work reflects a strong commitment to strengthening public institutions and ensuring that development initiatives translate into measurable improvements in people’s lives.
Mr. Akhilesh Parida — Entrepreneur & Social Impact Leader
Akhilesh Parida is an entrepreneur and social impact leader with over two decades of experience across engineering, hospitality, live events, energy logistics, and infrastructure services. He is the CEO & Managing Partner of Utkal Hospitality Services, Founder of InterXcel LLP, and Additional Director at Doctors Beyond Medicine Foundation.
Ms. Anita — Social Development Professional
Anita is a Social Development Professional experienced in Government and Corporate Partnerships, with a strong foundation in social work (DSSW) and experience as a Public Health Trainer. She works at the intersection of program execution, stakeholder coordination, and community impact. She is also an aspirant Clinical Psychologist.