Dr. Bharti Sharma (She/Her)
Honorary Secretary
Bharti Sharma, born in 1941, has degrees in Home Science (specialization in Child development), followed by Social Work from M.S. University, Baroda and Ph.D. on Juvenile Delinquency from South- Gujarat University, Surat. She has teaching experience at graduate and post graduate levels at different Universities in India and abroad. Read more
Suddha Tiwari (She/Her)
Chairperson
Ms. Sudha Tiwari has been the pillar and driving force of Shakti Shalini since 1988. She excels at counseling and management of the shelter home. She is an exemplary activist and representative of Shakti Shalini. She has devoted more than three decades to the service of victims of violence. Her leadership has ensured an inclusive and participatory work culture within Shakti Shalini.
Usha Sonkar (She/Her)
Administration
She has been with Shakti Shalini for more than thirteen years and is full of priceless experiences. Her loyalty to the organization shows in her persevering commitment. Her thorough understanding of Shakti Shalini, its functioning and history is demonstrated in all she says and does.
Tamanna Basu (She/Her)
Core Lead
Tamanna is the Core Lead at Shakti Shalini and has worked with the organization since 2015. From 2020-2021, she worked as a Consultant for Research and Communications at HAQ: Centre for Child Rights. Tamanna taught Literature in English as a Teaching-Fellow at Ashoka University in 2019 and from 2021 to 2022, as well as a Guest Lecturer at Nirma University in 2022. In 2022, Read more
Anjali Thakur (She/Her)
Operations Lead, Delhi
Talk about conversations, full packed energy and liveliness in a workspace, Anjali never misses an opportunity to get these things along with her. Packed with her optimism and the zeal to be a part of the change, she brings more than 8 years of experience in the field of gender rights, education and health.
Monika Tiwary (She/Her)
Coordinator and Counselor, Crisis Intervention and Counselling Centre (CICC)
With a knack to unlearn and learn, Monika calls out on Patriarchy one step at a time. With work experience of almost 7 years in the field of gender based violence, Monika is extremely passionate about about the cause where even the smallest change brings her immense joy and satisfaction. Driven by the belief that these tiny steps will eventually lead to far reaching change, she refuses to give up.
Diana Thomas (She/Her)
Coordinator, Skills Development for Combatting Violence & Artivism
Diana has done her M.A. in Social Work (Children and Families) and works as the Coordinator for Artivism and the Kushalta Vikas Kendra (KVK) at Shakti Shalini. When not working, things that catch her undivided attention include biryani, cats, aesthetic houses and stationery (in that particular order). Her areas of interest include child rights, gender and politics."
Tanmoyee Bhattacharjee (She/Her)
Coordinator, Child Protection Unit
Tanmoyee is another name for creativity, empathy and deeper conversations, wearing her politics on her sleeve, she smashes patriarchy full-time. She holds a Masters in Social Work with a specialization in Counselling from TISS Guwahati. She coordinates the Child Protection Unit in Shakti Shalini and engages in organisational based research. Her fields of interest are Gender & Sexuality, Child Rights, Social and Action research.
Abhimanyu Varadharajan (He/Him)
Community Outreach Co-Coordinator for Men and Boys
Abhimanyu did his MA in Peace and Conflict Studies and works as a co-coordinator for community outreach with men and boys. He is passionate about creating safe and engaging spaces for adolescents, using play and art as tools. When not at work, Abhimanyu can be seen awkwardly initiating small talks using the topic of food.
Tanvi Lomesh (She/Her)
Media and Communications Executive
Tanvi is a Media and Communication Executive at Shakti Shalini and is involved in media outreach programme to sensitize the issues faced by survivors of gender /sexual violence and also provides support in driving media engagements to build greater visibility for the organisation. Read more
Tannu Kumari (She/Her)
Accounts Officer
Tannu Joined Shakti Shalini as an accounts officer. Holding two years of experience in finance sector she is responsible to carry out the overall day to day financial transactions for the organization. Tannu holds a graduation degree in B. Com from Delhi University and is pursuing MBA (Financial Management) from IGNOU.
Mikansha Gupta (She/Her)
Counselor, Crisis Intervention and Counselling Centre
Mikansha works as counselor in Shakti Shalini, looks at things from a feminist lens. Her commitment is towards gender equality and specifically women empowerment. Mikansha sings so well but with a tiny pinch of regret for not pursuing it as a profession. She is happy calling her a ‘foodie’ and falls on four legs for south Indian food. Mikansha loves travelling but adult life realities give her less time to do it as she wants. Twelve – year old Aarnav is her best friend who happened to be her son.
Varsha Khare (She/Her)
Community Outreach Worker for Women and Girls
Hello, my name is Varsha, and I work at Shakti Shalini as a community outreach worker. I have been working for communities since I was 13 years old, since that is what I have always wanted to do. I see myself as a community leader who began advocating for her rights and continued to speak out against injustice. By doing this, I hope to open a forum for people to express their opinions so that, together, we may establish a just and equitable world where everyone can feel empowered. Prior to this, I worked for the FAT organisation, where my goal was to help young girls become more tech-savvy and empowered. For me, interacting with people in the community is enjoyable. In addition to travelling, I like to listen to music.
Priyanka Chauhan (She/Her)
Counselor, Crisis Intervention and Counselling Centre
I‘m Priyanka, a spirited soul with a deep love for exploration and lively conversations. My heart finds solace in the mountains, and I’m always eager to uncover the stories behind historical places and old monuments. The tales of these ancient sites bring immense joy to my life. As a friendly and talkative individual, I firmly believe in the power of connections.
Professionally,I have 8 years of experience in the social sector. I’ve committed my journey to making a positive impact. My dedication to creating positive change is deeply rooted in this experience, and I contribute my skills to projects that align with my values. Collaborating with like-minded individuals is not just a professional goal but a continual source of inspiration for me.
Jyoti (She/Her)
Coordinator, Pehchan Home
Jyoti works as Pehchan home coordinator. She holds master’s degree in social work from IGNOU. She likes helping people and believes on a motto that “Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you; they’re supposed to help you discover who you are”.
Jaspreet Kaur (They/Them)
Basic Literacy Trainer, Kushalta Vikas Kendra
Jaspreet is a passionate educator, amateur musician, and avid music listener. They love teaching, cycling, and watching anime. They have done their Bachelors in Zoology and B.Ed. and Masters in Environmental Studies. Their teaching philosophy is that the teaching-learning process should be a fun and holistic experience. They aspire to become a compassionate and empathetic teacher and create an inclusive classroom environment for all their students.
Priti Kashyap (She/Her)
Basic Literacy Trainer, Kushalta Vikas Kendra
Priti is a postgraduate student employed at Shakti Shalini’s Skill Development Center as a computer trainer. After working as a teacher at Sarvodaya Institute in East Delhi, she spent nine years working in a non-teaching capacity at Hindu College.Priti loves to explore her interests, which include travelling, shopping, and cooking.
Abida Khatoon (She/Her)
Trainer – Beauty Culture Programme, Kushalta Vikas Kendra
Abida Khatoon is a fashion designer and works as a beauty trainer at Kushalta Vikas Kendra, Shakti Shalini from past 15 years. She facilitates beauty culture training to the shelter residents and participants from socio-economic marginalized communities. She believes that the inner beauty is more important than the outer beauty.
Rukhsaar (She/Her)
Night Caregiver, Pehchan Home
Rukhsaar, Shakti Shalini’s team member since 2017, works as Night Caregiver at Pehchan Home. She is also a social entrepreneur, first picked up the paintbrush when she was in school and has continued to glide it across the canvas ever since. Rukhsar has been taking inspiration from contemporary artists she’s discovered over the years. While she works, she either prefers absolute silence or Bollywood music from the ’90s. Alka Yagnik and Shreya Ghoshal are her absolute favourite. Her artworks are mostly abstracts, women-centric theme based. Her spiral notebooks are also one of her best creations.