Our Team

Behind every life saved at Neonates Foundation of India is a team of passionate individuals committed to one mission: giving every fragile neonate from an underserved family an opportunity to live.

From clinical experts to program leads and field coordinators, our leadership team brings together compassion, credibility, and a deep drive to serve.

Get to know the people who make it happen. Each of them volunteer their time, stepping away from their regular lives to be part of this movement, driven by heart, purpose, and a deep commitment to giving back to the social fabric in their own way.

Core Team

Tanya Bali

Chief Catalyst

Aligns programs, partnerships, and people to drive NFI’s mission with empathy, strategy, and purpose, with a focus on donor engagement, external communications, and meaningful collaborations.

Priyam Bortamuli

Director - NFI

A dynamic leader and social sector strategist, bringing a sharp program management lens to every initiative. With a deep commitment to equitable neonatal healthcare, she brings innovation and impact to every initiative.

Suma Jairam

Senior Lead - Programs & Implementation

Leads program execution and management across India with a hands-on approach that ensures quality, compliance, and measurable outcomes for every newborn we serve.

Vijai K.M.

Executive - Program Development

Leads zone development, program research, and field coordination, ensuring every initiative is insight-driven, locally relevant, and reaches the underserved families.

Suhasini Prasad (Loretta)

Beneficiary Coordinator

Plays a key role in coordinating documentation, care and support for beneficiaries. Her empathy and dedication ensure that every family experiences timely and compassionate assistance.

Beneficiary Review Committee

Sr. Elizabeth Kuriakose

Profession Nursing
NFI - BRC Chair

A pillar of integrity and compassion, she leads the BRC with a strong focus on medical ethics, fairness, and need-based interventions.

Dr. Shivleela M Desai

Profession Neonatologist
NFI - Medical Advisor

Committed to neonatal survival, she brings clinical insight to cases, guiding timely, evidence-based care through careful review, diagnosis, and deep experience in neonatology.

Dr. Santoshkumar

Profession Neonatologist
NFI - Medical Advisor

Brings years of clinical experience to guide diagnoses, ensuring every newborn receives accurate, timely, and high-quality care.

Dr. Chethana H.S

Profession Quality & Medico-Legal
NFI - Medical Advisor

Guides medico-legal best practices and continuous quality improvement across clinical operations. Provides legal oversight on medical protocols, partnerships, and MOUs, while helping establish SOPs for new processes.

Ashika Moola

Profession Nutritionist
NFI - People’s Voice

Deeply connected to the cause of fragile newborns, she is part of the BEN-I team, offering caregiver counselling to beneficiary families to improve neonatal health outcomes.

Vishwanath NV

Profession Chartered Accountant
NFI - Finance

A trusted advisor ensuring financial accountability and statutory compliance across the foundation’s operations.

Dr. Priya Thomas

Profession Medical Anthropologist & Educationist
NFI - People’s Voice

Offers community health insights and supports culturally sensitive care delivery models.

Prakash Krishnamurthy

Profession Chartered Accountant
NFI - Finance

Brings financial transparency and an unbiased approach to beneficiary selection and review.

Asha Kishore

Profession Supply Chain Expert
NFI -People’s Voice

Brings lived experience and community insight to the table, ensuring that NFI stays grounded in the realities and needs of the families it serves.

Prasad S N

Profession Chartered Accountant
NFI - Finance

A qualified CA and CS with over 30 years of experience in the industry and corporates. His vast knowledge, strategic thinking, and deep financial acumen are a great asset to the BRC.

BEN-I Team

Radhika Sharma

Team Lead

A PR professional, Radhika has brought a committed leadership and process driven approach to the team. Her compassion is heightened by her goodwill and will to do good.

Ashika Moola

Co-Lead

A dietician by qualification, but passionate about babies! As part of the NFI team, Ashika finds her life enriched by making a difference in the lives of economically challenged families.

Avani Varkey

A people centric person with a background in teaching , executive search and an MBTI certification. Always happy to bring smiles to people’s lives.

Neelima Sharma

An NICU mother, her experience drew her close to the work at Neonates Foundation. Neelima heartfully supports the team. Winner of Narifirst 2025 award.

Sr Celine Joseph

A senior nursing professional, worked as a Consultant in NABH as an internal quality auditor and trainer. Her kind heart associates her with the cause of the Foundation.

Soumya Nallari

A homemaker with a deep love for reading and travel, now actively involved in a meaningful new role, supporting the Ben-I team with her time and philanthropy of thought.

Advisory Council

O.P. Khanna

Philanthropist & Founder - Needy Heart Foundation

Has facilitated thousands of subsidised heart surgeries and brings unmatched experience in pediatric healthcare access.

Vishal Bali

Executive Chairman - Asia Healthcare Holdings

With decades of leadership in healthcare delivery, he advises on institutional growth, innovation, and sustainability.

Manu Chatlani

Founder - Have a Heart Foundation

Supports newborn health by advancing screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity, and brings valuable expertise in outreach and partnerships.

Dr. Devananda NS

HOD - Cardiothoracic Surgery, Manipal Hospitals

A leader in cardiac surgery, offering guidance on clinical excellence and capacity building.

Vijayrathna Venkataraman

CEO - Motherhood Hospitals

A maternal and child health veteran, advising on hospital partnerships and quality-driven care models.

Surumi Mammooty

Artist & Educationist

Supports child development through arts and education, with a focus on reaching underserved communities.

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What People Say About Our Company

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