Governing Body

Dr. Mitali Mohanty

Dr. Mitali Mohanty

Council member
Development Professional
An active social worker completed her Master degree in Psychology and Women’s studies with completion of PhD in Psychology. She has been working as senior managerial positions in several National and IN and having 25 years of experience in development sectors. She is closely working in the domain of child rights & protection, health, education, SRHR, Gender issues, Water, sanitation & hygiene etc. She is an active member and contributes as an expert in strengthening SRHR among adolescents & children in YCDA programs.
Bidyutlata Khamari

Bidyutlata Khamari

Council member
Foster Mother
An Active Foster Mother and always committed towards the betterment of children future. She is a passionate social worker with 15 years of experiences in development sectors. During her career, Mrs. Bidyutlata Khamari has completed her twelfth & within her youth learning days she has been working for women empowerment and children. Now, she is working as a paralegal volunteer in DLSA, Balangir & act as a member in District level Sexual Harassment Committee. Her work has been always recognized by government peoples in many instances, with her live experiences , Mrs. Khamari presently looks after the mobilization of Foster parents and get them trained in nurturing children in families.
Sandhyarani Pattanaik

Sandhyarani Pattanaik

President
Development Consultant
A passionate social worker, completed her Masters Degree in Social Work over twenty-five years of experience. She worked with District Blindness Control Society under Health Department in Odisha and then moved to work as a CSR head of a Corporate House. She possesses in depth knowledge on various grassroots issues in Odisha.
Rajendra Meher

Rajendra Meher

Secretary
Development Professional
A qualified& experienced professional with over 30 years of indulgence in providing quality care and support to the deprived across the state of Odisha. His in-depth understanding of relevant legislation, procedures and techniques have immensely contributed in YCDA’s growth and credibility. He is a well-known personality in the development sector for his work child rights, Adolescent health and livelihood promotion. His work on promotion of various family-based care, de-institutionalization and Family strengthening are recognized across the country and abroad.
Gouranga Pradhan

Gouranga Pradhan

Treasurer
Financial Consultant
After completion of Management degree in Finance, Mr. Gouranga worked in many reputed organizations in the state and holds expert knowledge on FCRA and Income Tax norms in NGO sector. His main competency lies in tracking the financial flow and financial planning as well as analyzing the Organization’s finance management.
Manoj Ku. Mohapatra

Manoj Ku. Mohapatra

Vice President
Development Professional
Mr. Manoj has spent most of his career working for the marginalized communities focusing on Tribal and Dalits. Possesses solid knowledge on participatory program evaluation and monitoring of various development projects. He has served long in the Juvenile Justice Board. Mr. Mohapatra is currently leading the Viswa Yuvak Kendra (VYK) a leading NGO in the state.
Sarita Choudhury

Sarita Choudhury

Council Member
Gender Expert
Soon after completing her University education, she joined the development sector. She was always passionate to work for the deprived communities. She has worked in many settings with livelihood, SHG and entrepreneurship development of rural women. Organizing women in rural areas and working for their empowerment is her area of core interest. She contributes in Gender integration in YCDA programs.