Our Team

Mr. Jayant Diwan

Chairperson

Jayant Diwan is a full time social worker since the Bihar movement of 1974 under the great social leader Jaiprakash. He has been dedicatedly working in the field of social work since the past 30 years. He is connected with a national organization, Janmukti Sangharsh Vahini, with an ideal of absolute freedom. His work requires extensive travel mostly to Maharashtra, Bihar and Orissa. He is more active in working for Hindu–Muslim unity and unification of society against religious extremism and sectarianism. He has allegiance to Gandhi ideation and he is the president of Mumbai Sarvodaya Mandal. He has 2 Marathi books published in his name, “Mahatma Gandhiche Rajkaranaatil Pahile Paaul” and “Champarancha Itihas”. He has been associated with Khushi for the past 21 years. He actively cooperates in the various programs and Khushi gives forms to its programs in the guidance of Jayantji.

Mr. Sandip Bedekar

Secretary

Sandip has done his graduation in commerce from K.J. Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce affiliated to Mumbai University. He also completed Government Diploma in Cooperation & Accountancy in 2012 and is enrolled as Sales Tax Practitioner in Sales Tax of Maharashtra Department. He is also an honorable member of Sales Tax Practitioner’s Association of Maharashtra since 2015. He is proprietor of Wealth Wisher Tax Consultancy & professional services. He was an NSS volunteer in his college days and participated in various social activities with NGOs like Navnirmiti, Laadli, NASEOH etc. He is also hosting astronomy programs all over Maharashtra with Agasti Vidnyan Mitra, amateur Astronomy Group. He is connected with Khushi from 2009.

Mr. Milind Kadve

Co-founder & Treasurer

Milind is a highly motivated person always aware of the society and his responsibility towards it. He is especially actively involved in all the programs organized in the colonies. He is one of the founder members of Khushi. Due to his cordial, polite and social nature, he has a good social network. He enthusiastically contributes and cooperates in all the programs organized by Khushi and his enthusiasm is an inspiration for other team members.

Dr. Roopa Madkaikar

Trustee

She is a graduate of B.A.M.S. & Integrated medical practitioner with special interest in Women health and welfare. Was associated with FPAI as volunteer & NIMA as active member in the past & participated in their projects in the field of new contraception & family planning, reproductive health of women and child immunisation etc. One of the Trustee of Natyashala charity Trust (NGO working with special children for their personality development through creative dramatics). She had run free clinic at Awami E Dara, Agripada for 5 years with doctor colleagues in view to improve health of Muslim women & social bonding with them. She is also a mindfulness meditation therapist. Working with Khushi she feels opportunity to express gratitude towards society.

Mrs. Shobha More

Trustee

Shobhaji holds an MSW degree in Urban and Rural Community Development from Tilak Vidyapeeth. During her MSW program, she conducted research on health issues faced by the LGBT community, with a special focus on the transgender population. She has been working as a teacher in a private school since 1996, where she has had the opportunity to contribute to the education and development of numerous students. Alongside her teaching career, she has been involved in social work for the past 14 years, striving to make a positive impact on society. For the past four years, she is running her own organization called the Yashoda Foundation. Through this foundation, she has been working extensively in tribal and rural areas, focusing on providing support and resources to needy students. Additionally, with the help of Khushi Trust she has been actively involved in initiatives aimed at women’s empowerment.

Mr. Mansoor Patel

Co-founder & Trustee

Inspired by the Sarvodayi philosophy, he is active in social work for the past fifteen years. He is an MA in Hindi Literature and Journalism. He has worked with Vividh Bharti and Akash Vani as writer. His deep interest in social causes kept him engaged with various social organizations. A deep interest and longing of welfare of children was the main reason for establishment of Khushi. From the outlining of program concept till its implementation, he is involved with all the aspects. He takes due care that all the activities of Khushi are conducted as per the organizational philosophy and that the people for whom the activities are conducted are genuinely benefited.

Mr. Milind Tambe

Trustee

He has been associated with Khushi for the past 21 years. He is a journalist by profession. He has reported for reputed news channels like News24 and IBN Lokmat. He has been working in Sam TV as a senior journalist for the past 6 years. For his illustrious work in journalism, he has been awarded the “Sarvotkrisht Patrakaar Puraskaara” by Navi Mumbai Electronics and Print Media Association. He is the president of the Navi Mumbai branch of National Union of Journalists and is impressed by the Ambedkar idealism. He is working as secretary in Raigad Zilla’s Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Social Trust for the past 4 years. He is an active participant in the programs of Khushi.

Mrs. Ujwala Patel

Executive Director

Ujwala has been actively associated with Khushi Trust since the last 14 years. With an MSW degree in Women and Child Development, she is specially interested in working with women and children. She has very efficiently handled many of Khushi’s projects right from planning to program implementation. Due to her exceptional leadership qualities, she skillfully manages her team. She collaborates with many social organizations, addressing a wide range of social issues. Her unwavering commitment to her work is due to her awareness and understanding of social issues.

Mr. Jayant Diwan

Mr. Sandip Bedekar

Mr. Milind Kadve

Dr. Roopa Madkaikar

Mrs. Shobha More

Mr. Mansoor Patel

Mr. Milind Tambe

Mrs. Ujwala Patel

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