Our Team
The Yuva Ekta Foundation team is a small ensemble of dedicated dynamic people who come from very diverse backgrounds. The common binding thread is that of belief- we believe that we CAN make a change and we strive to do exactly that!
PUNEETA ROY
MANAGING TRUSTEE
Puneeta has been working on self empowerment and healing with young people from marginalized as well as privileged backgrounds for over a decade, using Theatre and the Arts. A keen documentary film maker, she envisages the Foundation as a catalyst inspiring young people become agents of social change, and dreams of setting up a Global Youth Citizenship Network.
Mail her at puneeta@yuvaektafoundation.org
BHANU MEHTA
PROGRAM MANAGER
Bhanu is an MBA graduate who first worked with The Tehelka Foundation at ‘The Young Visionary Festival-2007’ as a volunteer, and quit her job as a financial consultant to work with the organization full time in 2012.
When The Tehelka Foundation transformed into The Yuva Ekta Foundation in March 2014, Bhanu was part of the core team that helped transition and run the projects under the Yuva Ekta banner.
She has been involved with the ‘Threads of Humanity’ program intensely and has been facilitating workshops and handling administrative operations for the program. As a vital member of the core team she manages programs, content, website, social media and administrative work.
Mail her at bhanu11@yuvaektafoundation.org
RIJUL KATARIA
RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Rijul Kataria is a Sociology Post-Graduate from Jawaharlal Nehru University who has been associated with the projects of The Tehelka Foundation since 2007, working actively on Social Justice & Equity through his participation in Summer Theatre Workshops.
With an active interest in Theater, Debating and Research, Rijul started working full time with The Yuva Ekta Foundation as a Research Coordinator in 2015. Currently part of the core team, Rijul manages the Research component of all the programs as well as the content of some programs. He also manages the logistics and administration at The Yuva Ekta Foundation.
Mail Rijul at rijulk@yuvaektafoundation.org
Mona Sharma
Program Coordinator
Mona is a dedicated, resourceful and student-oriented Educator with more than 30 years of demonstrative career in providing well-balanced, supportive and engaging learning environment for students from diverse environment including ones with special physical needs. Having broad knowledge of organising, managing and supporting the day to day activities required for running Institutions.
Mail her at mona@yuvaektafoundation.org