Navkshitij has a strong team of compassionate, committed and experienced people from different fields at the helm. It is an empathetic group, many of whom have had personal experience in handling/interacting very closely with MCF.

President

Dr. Neelima Desai, BAMS, ND - Dr. Neelima is an Ayurved practitioner with over 25 years of experience, a regular columnist and an experienced trekker. Her specialty is high altitude trekking, in the Himalayan regions. She is the Treasurer, Shiatsu Research and Training Institute and Dean, Sat-yushi Institute of Enhanced Living. She has been felicitated with recognition and awards for her work in the field of mentally challenged.

Secretary

Dr. C. R. Desai, MS (ENT) - An alumnus of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, Dr. Desai is a surgeon with over 25 years of experience. He has also been practicing Acupressure (Shiatsu) since 1980. He is a researcher and prolific writer. He is the Director of Shiatsu Research and Training Institute and the Director of Sat-Ayushi Institute of Enhanced Living.

Treasurer

Ms. Vasudha Divekar, STC and C.P. Ed. - Special educator and Rashtrabhasha Pandit. She resides at Navkshitij residential home, to ensure quality, warmth and smooth functioning of the Home. She has worked with Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram and Prism Foundation and has been associated with Dr. Ratnaparkhi, handling mentally ill patients, and with Ms. Jyothi Phadke, working for slum children.

Co-Treasurer

Suneel Kulkarni, B.E. (Civil) and ICWA (Inter), with 23 years of experience, has completed various residential and institutional projects in and around Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.

Members

Dr. Anand Dixit, BAMS, is a practising doctor, with more than 25 years of experience. He has been running a general hospital, with ICU facilities, since the last twelve years. He has been felicitated by the Mayor of Pune for his contribution to the field of medicine.

Adv. Sujata Kulkarni, LL.B, LL.M is a practising lawyer, who also holds a Diploma in Cyber Laws, from the Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune.

Mr. Shashank Chandorkar, CA, is a practicing chartered accountant with over 20 years of experience. He is the Founder Partner, Chandorkar Limaye chartered accountancy firm in Pune.

Adv. Sudesh Hadke, BSL, LLB, Diploma in Labour Law and Welfare, is a practising advocate, specializing in Drafting & Conveyancing, Revenue Cases, Family Court and Consumer Court.

Ms. Kanaka Cadambi, MA, DJ, is an editorial consultant, with over 25 years of experience. She has been associated with national newspapers, community newspapers, publishing institutions such as Macmillan India Ltd, and other NGOs. She is currently the Head of Publications, Shiatsu Research and Training Institute and is also associated with a global content and design company.

Advisory Committee

Mr. Aniruddha Deshpande, Managing Director of City Corporation Limited and Amanora Park Town.

Mr. Umesh Asher, B.Sc, MMS (Marketing) is a successful entrepreneur, specializing in chain outlets and franchise business. He is the Master Franchisee (India) for My DollarStore. He is the Managing Director, Sankalp Retail Value Stores Pvt. Ltd.; Director, Sankalp Gifts and Promotions Pvt. Ltd., and Director, Sankalp Technological Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. C. R. Khapre is a Civil Engineer with over 25 years of experience, Mr. Khapre is an entrepreneur who brings with him a rich tapestry of experience, having been associated with UK based and UAE based construction and engineering companies. He now runs Syscraft Global Enterprises, manufacturing engineering products. Mr. Khapre is the father of an MCF.

Mr. Rajiv Maliwal, an alumnus of BITS (Pilani) and IIM (Bangalore), is the Founder Managing Director of Sabre Capital, which deals with private investment. He has over 25 years of experience.

Mr. Sandeep Khapre also comes with 25 years plus of experience and is the Chief Executive Officer of DCDM, the oldest and biggest audit and consultancy in Africa.