Our Team
Team at UPVHA is a mix of professionals and grassroots workers with appropriate education and experience so the organisation’s work is conducted smoothly.
Vivek Awasthi
Executive DirectorVivek Awasthi is the Executive Director of Uttar Pradesh Voluntary Health Association (UPVHA). He holds post graduate degree in Master in Sociology. He has been working in the social sector more than 20 years.
JP Singh
Finance OfficerJP Singh is a Finance Officer in UPVHA. He holds post graduate degree in Commerce with more than 22 years of experience in handling and managing accounts. He is associated with UPVHA from last 22 years.
Punit Srivastava
Regional CoordinatorPunit Srivastava is working in the field of social sector since last 18 years. He possesses a Master degree in Business Administration. He is also having experience as a trainer.
Dileep Kumar Pandey
Regional CoordinatorDileep Pandey holds Master degree in Sociology. He is working with UPVHA as a Regional Coordintor. He has expertise in community mobilization, communication, counselling and capacity building.
Surjeet Singh
Regional CoordinatorSurjeet Singh is working in social sector from past 18 years. He has been engage in Project- National Tobacco Control Programme since 2014 and looks after project activities in Uttar Pradesh as District & Regional Coordinator.
Naina Kumar
Manager-Resource MobilizationNaina is Manager Resource of Mobilisation. She is striving to improve digital mobilisation for UPVHA to allow more people to be aware of serious health and environmental issues. She is continuously motivated to create a better world for all.
Dr Kavita Singh
Communication and Marketing OfficerDr Kavita Singh, a dentist with a masters in Public Health, serves as a Communication and Marketing Officer. Her focus lies in enhancing UPVHA’s digital outreach, aiming to broaden awareness, engage a wider audience, using online platforms to convey the organization’s impactful work within the community.
Birjesh Kumar Pathak
Project Manager – Geriatric Care ProjectBirjesh Kumar Pathak is a seasoned professional with 14 years of experience in development work. With a master’s degree in Social Work, he is dedicated to addressing crucial issues in health, education, and child protection.
Sudhir Kumar Singh
Programme ManagerSudhir Kumar Singh is serving as the Project Manager for the TI Project in Ambedkar Nagar. He has nearly 20 years of experience of working on different social issues. He is responsible for managing overall project of TI. He holds post graduate degree in Sociology.
Shaurya K Kushwaha
M&E Assistant cum AccountantShaurya K. Khushwaha is Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant cum Accountant under Target Intervention Project. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Commerce
Vashishtha Narayan Singh
Sampoorna Suraksha ManagerVashishtha Narayan Singh is an MBA has worked as a M&E in Gram Vikas Vibhag, a World Bank project under State Water Sanitation Mission. He has joined UPVHA as a Sampoorna Suraksha Manager where he handles the planning, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of the programme.
Pankaj
Field SupervisorPankaj works as a Field Supervisor in the Geriatric Care Project. He possesses a graduate degree and has two years of experience working at the field level in the social sector. With an innovative and analytical mindset, he demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Binda Lal
Field SupervisorBinda Lal serves as a Field Supervisor in the Geriatric Care Project. He holds a postgraduate diploma in rural development and boasts 14 years of experience in various social sectors such as education, migrant worker programs, and health awareness initiatives.
Rajnish Kumar Singh
Sampoorna Suraksha Outreach WorkerRajnish Kumar Singh holds a post graduate degree from Awadh University and has experience of two years in migrant project work HLFPPT (UPSACS). He has innovative and analytical blend of mind with strong interpersonal and communication skills. He is working in UPVHA as an outreach worker, where he is assisting program implementation and documentation.
Vikash Maurya
Sampoorna Suraksha Outreach WorkerVikash Maurya graduated in 2005 from Awadh University, his majors were sociology and political science. He is equipped with computer skills and has an experience as a field officer in Shikhar Jan Kalyan Sansthan. In UPVHA he is working as an outreach worker, where he responsible for the program implementation and documentation.
Guddu Maurya
Programme Officer Tobacco ControlGuddu Maurya currently holds the position of Programme Officer (PO) for the Tobacco Control Programme in Ambedkar Nagar since August 1, 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as a school teacher from 2016 to 2022.
Priyanka Kushwaha
CounsellorPriyanka Kushwaha has more than 12 years of experience in social sector. She is a post graduate, has expertise in working at field level, and has strong communication skills. At present she is working with Target Intervention Project.
Ram Suresh
Outreach WorkerRam Suresh, currently holding the position of Outreach Worker (ORW), is actively engaged in the TI Project since July 22, 2023. Prior to this role, he worked with UNICEF from 2001 to 2003, and he also contributed for a decade to the Axshya Project from 2011 to 2021 in Ambedkar Nagar.
Archana Singh
Out Reach WorkerArchana has more than 6 years of experience in social sector. She is a post graduate in Arts and she has expertise to work at field level and have strong communication skill. Presently, she is working as Out Reach worker under Target Intervention Project.
Sanjeeda
Out Reach WorkerSanjeeda has more than 10 years of experience in social sector. She is a graduate, has expertise to work at field level, and has strong communication skills. At present she is working as Out Reach Worker in Target Intervention Project.
Sriram Pandey
Administrative AssistantSriram Pandey has been working in UPVHA for the past 27 years. He handles all office documents and Communication.
Ram Pratap
Office AssistantRam Pratap is responsible for the maintenance of office premises. He has been working for last 2 Years.