Dr Anshu Bharadwaj was a member of the Indian Administrative Services (IAS, 1992 batch, Karnataka cadre). He worked in the state government in various capacities. In 2007, he joined as Executive Director of Centre of Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) and helped establish CSTEP as a leading technology policy Think Tank. He functioned as ED of CSTEP till 2020. He has expertise in technology and policy aspects of energy and environmental sectors. He is a member of several government committees in these areas. He holds a PhD from the Departments of Engineering and Public Policy and Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Piittsburgh, USA. He also has a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and PGDM from Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata.

Vatsala Joseph leads Shakti’s financial strategy and manages all financial activities ranging from budgeting , internal controls, compliance, legal, reporting, monitoring and audits including grant and contract management. Prior to joining Shakti in July 2012, Vatsala has worked with Care, Oxfam and AIACHE. With over 27 years of experience, Vatsala specialises in financial planning, process and procedure implementation, fund management, budgeting, donor financial contract management, audits, taxation and general administration. She has extensive experience in administering large budgets funded by donors like USAID, DFID, British High Commission, European Union, ECHO, UNICEF, UNDP and CIDA. Vatsala is a commerce graduate and qualified CA partially.

Surendra leads Shakti’s Human Resources and Organisational Development strategy for sourcing, developing, rewarding, engaging and retaining quality talent. With over 20 years experience in HR, Surendra specialises in organisational design, leadership development, talent management, change management, employment law and establishing effective HR systems. Prior to joining Shakti in July 2012, Surendra has worked with the British High Commission, ActionAid and the Population Foundation of India. Surendra is Post Graduate in Business Management with specialisation in Human Resources Management from the Institute of Management Technology, holds Diploma in Training and Development from the Indian Society for Training and Development, and is a certified Coach from Neuro-Leadership Institute.

Aditi Sinha leads Shakti’s communications activities. Prior to joining Shakti in April 2013, Aditi worked as a consultant with the Aga Khan Foundation in New Delhi, where she planned and implemented communication strategies for interventions in rural development, education and water and sanitation. Her areas of interest include strategic communications, media relations, social media, writing, design and production and special events. Aditi holds a degree in international studies from the University of Oregon, USA.

Shubhashis Dey provides strategic planning, leadership, and guidance to Shakti’s Energy Efficiency Program. Shubhashis is a climate change and energy efficiency professional with 17 years of experience in advising government, multilateral, bilateral organizations and business in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Jordan, Mauritius and United Kingdom on projects related to energy efficiency and climate change policy in sectors such as industry, transport, forestry, water, urban infrastructure and buildings. Prior to joining Shakti in September 2016, Shubhashis was working with Ernst & Young as Manager – Climate Change & Sustainability Services, and has worked with Sodexo, Eaga Energy and McKinnon & Clarke in the past. Shubhashis is Post Graduate in Energy Management from Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management (IISWBM) and BE in Electronics Engineering from RCOEM, Nagpur University.

Vivek M Chandran provides strategic planning, leadership, and guidance to Shakti’s Transport program. With masters degree in Planning with specialisation in Urban and Transport Planning from CEPT University, Ahmedabad and bachelors degree in Architecture from BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, Vivek has worked with C40 Climate Leadership Group, EMBARQ, Agenda for Bangalore Infrastructure Development (ABIDe) and Centre for Urban Equity (CEPT University) in the past. Vivek has expertise in Urban Planning and Transport Mobility fields and his experience includes managing assignments like “Metro Accessibility Project” in Indira Nagar and Gurgaon, “City Bus Terminal Design Project” in Gulbarga, “Transit Oriented Development Project” in Hubli Dharwad, and “Technical Inputs and Reviews” project for Jaipur Smart City Ltd.

Archana Gandhi manages CEO’s office and handles administrative works including logistics, procurements, event management,  housekeeping & office maintenance and vendor management. She has a rich working experience of managing the office of executive head of the organisation and handling of office administration and management including good understanding of systems for offices. Before joining Shakti, she has worked with Population Foundation of India, Institute of Human Development, and WaterAid. In all, she is having more than 18 years of working experience during which period he has developed a good understanding of Non-profit sector and is accustomed to working in a multi-cultural organization environment. Archana is B Com. from Delhi University and has Diploma in Secretarial Practice from Y.W.C.A, Delhi.