Meet the Team Behind Vasistha

At Vasistha Foundation & Educational Trust, our strength lies in our people. We are a passionate team of educators, social workers, doctors, agricultural experts, environmental advocates, and youth mentors—united by a shared vision to uplift lives and empower communities. From grassroots mobilizers working in villages to advisors shaping strategic initiatives, every member of the Vasistha family plays a crucial role. Our leadership brings years of experience in social development, while our volunteers inject energy, compassion, and innovation into every project. We believe in collaboration, transparency, and impact-driven action. Together, we’re building a movement that transforms challenges into opportunities—for education, health, sustainability, and a brighter tomorrow.

Member 1

Bijayalaxmi Nanda

Chairman
Member 2

Dr. Sanjaya Kumar Sarangi

Director
Member 4

Swayam Bikash Das

Ex Dy. Director of Horticulture, Odisha & Head
Prof. S.M Patnaik

Prof. S.M Patnaik

Former vice chancellor of utkal university (Advisor)
Member 5

Prof. Sabita Acharya

Former VC of Utkal University
Member 5

Mukesh Kumar Joshi

Business Owner
Member 4

Suguna Sirinivasan

Consultant of Skill and wellness
Member 9

Rasmi Ranjan Pradhan

Project Coordinator
Member 9

Adarsh Kumar Samal

Project Coordinator
Member 9

Swayam Ananda Das

Project Coordinator [R&D]
Member 9

Mansi Rani Patra

Executive [HR]
Member 7

Anchal Sahoo

Executive Finance
Nishith Mohanty

Nishith Mohanty

Senior Executive [Finance]
Member 8

Swarnima Shibani Pradhan

Executive Monitoring and Evaluation