People

Founders

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Kamaljit S Bawa
President Emeritus, ATREE & Distinguished Professor, University of Massachusetts Boston
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KN Ganeshaiah
Distinguished Honorary Fellow, ATREE 
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Uma Shankar
Former Professor, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

Board of Trustees

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Balaram
Chairperson, ATREE & fmr. Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
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Darshan Shankar
Vice-Chancellor, The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology
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Rahul Matthan
Partner, Trilegal Bengaluru
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Ravi Venkatesan
Business Leader, Author and Social Entrepreneur
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Rohini Nilekani
Chairperson, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies
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Sandeep Singhal
Cofounder & Managing Director, WestBridge Capital Partners
Shruti_shibulal
Shruti Shibulal
CEO & Director, The Tamara Leisure Experiences
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Uma Shankar
Former Professor, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
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Vandita Sharma
Retd. Additional Chief Secretary to Government and Development Commissioner

Management

Abi
Abi Tamim Vanak
Sr. Fellow; Director, Centre for Policy Design
Anita Arjundas
Anita Arjundas
Executive Director
Aravind
Aravind N.A.
Sr. Fellow & Convenor, S M Sehgal Foundation Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Biodiversity
Ravikanth-G
G. Ravikanth
Sr. Fellow & Convenor, ATREE Academy
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Sarala Khaling
Sr. Fellow & Regional Director
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Siddappa Setty R.
Sr. Fellow & Convenor, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Centre for Environment and Development
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Sujata Seshan
Director, Development
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Vamsidhar Pothula
Chief Operating Officer & Registrar

Advisory Council

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S.V. Ranganath
Vice Chairman, Karnataka State Higher Education Council
Ranjit_barthakur
Ranjit Barthakur
Founder & President of the Balipara Foundation
Raj-Khoshoo
Raj Khoshoo
Venture Partner, SUM Ventures
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Pheroza J. Godrej
Founder, Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai
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Manasi Tata
Executive Director & CEO, Kirloskar Systems Ltd.

Academic Advisory Board

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VijayRaghavan
Former Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India, New Delhi
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Tamara Ticktin
Professor, University of Hawaii, Manoa
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Sudhir Chella Rajan
Professor, IIT Madras
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Ruth de Fries
Professor, Columbia Univesity, New York
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Robin L Chazdon
Professor emerita, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department, University of Connecticut
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Paul Robbins
Dean, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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NC Narayanan
Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
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Gita Sen
Professor Emeritus, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Fellows

Abi
Abi Tamim Vanak
Sr. Fellow; Director, Centre for Policy Design
Aravind
Aravind N.A.
Sr. Fellow & Convenor, S M Sehgal Foundation Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Biodiversity
Ashish kumar
Ashish Kumar
Fellow in Residence, Water and Society
Asmita Sengupta
Asmita Sengupta
Fellow, Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation Planning
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Eapsa Berry
Fellow in Residence, Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation Planning
Eklabya-Sharma
Eklabya Sharma
Strategic Advisor & Distinguished Fellow
Ravikanth-G
G. Ravikanth
Sr. Fellow & Convenor, ATREE Academy
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M Soubadra Devy
Sr. Fellow, Resilient Urbanscapes
Manan-Bhan
Manan Bhan
Fellow in Residence
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Milind Bunyan
Fellow, Ecosystems and Human Well-being
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Priyadarsanan Dharma Rajan
Sr. Fellow, Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation Planning
Priyanka-Jamwal
Priyanka Jamwal
Sr. Fellow, Water and Society
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R. Ganesan
Sr. Fellow, Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation Planning
Rajkamal
Rajkamal Goswami
Fellow in Residence, Forests, Governance and Livelihoods
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Sachin Tiwale
Fellow, Water and Society
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Sailendra Dewan
Fellow in Residence, Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation Planning
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Saloni Bhatia
Fellow, Forests, Governance and Livelihoods
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Sarala Khaling
Sr. Fellow & Regional Director
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Seshadri K. S.
Fellow in Residence, Resilient Urbanscapes
Sharachchandra-Lele
Sharachchandra Lele
Distinguished Fellow, Forests, Governance and Livelihoods
Shrini
Shrinivas Badiger
Fellow, Water and Society
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Siddappa Setty R.
Sr. Fellow & Convenor, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Centre for Environment and Development
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Siddhartha Krishnan
Sr. Fellow, Ecosystems and Human Well-being
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T. Ganesh
Sr. Fellow, Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation Planning
Vinay sankar
Vinay Sankar
Fellow in Residence, Water and Society

Adjunct Fellows

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Ankila Hiremath
Independent Researcher
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Bejoy K Thomas
Professor, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
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Durba Biswas
Independent Researcher
Ganesan-Bala
Ganesan Balachander 
Managing Director and CEO, Krishi Bounty Biotech
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Ghazala Shahabuddin
Independent Researcher
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Gladwin Joseph
Chief Project Officer, Conservation Biology Institute
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Jagdish Krishnaswamy
Dean, School of Environment and Sustainability
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Joydeep Bhattacharjee
Professor, University of Louisiana
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Kiran Asher
Professor & Chair, University of Massachusetts Amherst
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R Prabhakar
Director, Strand Life Sciences
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Rinzi Lama
Professor, University of North Bengal
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Seema Purushothaman
Professor, Azim Premji University
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Veena Srinivasan
Director, Well Labs

Visiting Fellows

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Honorary Fellows

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KN Ganeshaiah
Distinguished Honorary Fellow, ATREE 
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Ricky Kej
Indian Music Composer, Grammy Award Winner
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S. Natesh
Sr. Adviser, Department of Biotechnology
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Sandesh Kadur
Director, Felis Creations

Academy

Ravikanth-G
G. Ravikanth
Sr. Fellow & Convenor, ATREE Academy
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Madhavi Latha
Coordinator
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Obaiah B
Sr. Library & Information Officer
Pallavi-Varma-Patil
Pallavi Varma Patil
Lead – Collaborations and Partnerships
Sriram-ravichandran
Sriram Ravichandran
Placement, Communications, and Certificate Course Manager

Development

Prosenjit-Roy
Prosenjit Roy
Sr. Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Aditya-Kumar
Aditya Kumar
Senior Manager Development Communications
Ashna-Soni
Ashna Soni
Development Officer
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Sujata Seshan
Director, Development

Communications

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Jaya Peter
Head, Communications
Jayshree-Borgohain
Jayshree Borgohain
Sr. Communication Officer
radha
Radha Patkar
Visual Designer
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Sreekuttan
Communications Officer
Teerath-Rawat
Teerath Rawat
Assistant Manager, Communications

Policy

Abi
Abi Tamim Vanak
Sr. Fellow; Director, Centre for Policy Design
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Anuja Malhotra
Policy Manager
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Gautam Aredath
Policy Analyst
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Sachin Pernacca Sashidhar
 Policy Analyst
Sangita Ganesh
Sangita Ganesh
 Policy Analyst
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Sanjana Nair
Policy Analyst

Community Conservation Centre

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Harisha RP
Post Doctoral Fellow / Project Manager (Environment and Development) 
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Jojo T.D
Project Manager, Vembanad
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Kumbhegowda
Sr. Field Assistant, MM Hills
Maadegowda
Madegowda.C
Postdoctoral Fellow and Coordinator, BR Hills
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Madesh M
Sr. Field Assistant, MM Hills
Madha
Madha
Sr. Office Assistant, BR HILLS
Maneeja
Maneeja Murali
Sr. Program Officer, Vembanad
Maria-Antony
Maria Antony P
Nature Educator, Agasthyamalai
Mathivanan-M
Mathivanan M
Sr. Research Associate & Coordinator, Agasthyamalai
Narayanan B
Narayanan B
Sr. Research Assistant, MM Hills
Rajanna-BRT
Rajanna. D
Field Station Manager, BR HILLS
Reema anand
Reema Anand
Sr. Program Officer, Vembanad
Renuka
Renuka
Head Cook, BR HILLS
Saravanan-A
Saravanan A
Sr. Research Associate & Assistant Coordinator, Agasthyamalai
Sunitha K
Sunitha. K
Housekeeper cum Attender, Vembanad
Thalavaipandi-S
Thalavaipandi S
Research Associate, Agasthyamalai
Thamizhazhagan-S
Thamizhazhagan S
Sr. Technical Assistant, Agasthyamalai
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Research Associates

Aditya-Pradhan
Aditya Pradhan
Project Fellow
Ananda Siddhartha
Ananda Siddhartha
Managing Editor, Conservation & Society
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Anuja Anil Date
Sr. Research Associate
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Arun Kumar G P
Research Associate
Avantika-Thapa
Avantika Thapa
Research Associate
Dipanwita-Dutta
Dipanwita Dutta
Research Associate
Dupjang Lepcha
Dupjang Lepcha
Research Associate
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Hymavathy T
Sr. Research Associate
Jagdish-Kumar-B
Jagdish Kumar B
Project Associate – II
Jayanth-Shivaramegowda
Jayanth Shivaramegowda
Research Associate
Kunal-Pardeshi
Kunal Pardeshi
Senior Research Associate
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Monsoon Jyoti Gogoi
Research Associate
Mujeeb-Rahman
Mujeeb Rahman
Research Associate
Nobin-Raja
Nobin Raja
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Pema-yangden
Pema Yangden Lepcha
Research Associate
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Prasanna NS
T.N. Khoshoo Postdoctoral Fellow
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Ranjith Kumar H T
Research Associate & Project Coordinator
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Sagna A
Sr. Research Associate
Seena-Narayanan
Seena N. Karimbumkara
Research Associate
Shruti-Mokashi
Shruti Mokashi
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Sunita-Pradhan
Sunita Pradhan
Wildlife Ecologist
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Vipin Kumar
Research Associate

Research Assistants

Aditya-Ganesh
Aditya Ganesh
Research Assistant
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Hritik Bhatnagar
Research Assistant
Monika
Monika K
Research Assistant
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Niranjana C
Research Assistant
ramya
Ramya Angadi
Research Assistant
Sahanashree R
Sahanashree R
Project Associate
Sneha_Singh
Sneha Singh
GIS Specialist
Sunil-GM
Sunil GM
Project Assistant
Vivek-Murugan
Vivek Murugan
Research Assistant

Consultants

Abhijeet-Kulkarni
Abhijeet Kulkarni
Project Manager
Adithya-P
Adithya P
Senior Policy Analyst
Akash-Mandade
Akash Mandade
Project Officer
Ankush-Banerjee
Ankush Banerjee
Communication Associate
Anubhav Shori
Anubhav Shori
District FRA Coordinator
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Chethana-Casiker
David Samson
David Samson
Field Manager
Karani-Singh-Bithoo
Karani Singh Bithoo
Project Manager
Keerthana
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Khushboo Singla
Project Associate
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Mohit Mahajan
District FRA Coordinator
Pavan-Thunga
Pavan-Naik
Pradeep-Bagrao
Pradeep Bagrao
Project Officer
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Santosh Telange
Santosh Telange
Project Officer
Shubham-Kalwani
Shubham Kalwani
Project Associate
Surya-Narayanan
Thangsuanlian Naulak
Tushar-Pathade
Tushar Pathade
Policy Analyst

HR

Chaitra Shetty
Chaitra Shetty
Sr. Manager, HR
Lakshmesh BR
Lakshmesh BR
Assistant Manager – Human Resources

IT

Goutham-Godavin
Goutham
Systems Engineer
Shiva-subramanya
Shiva Subramanya .S
IT Manager

Accounts

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Jagnnath Jha
Manager Finance
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Kariappa PC
Sr. Accounts officer
Panibhate-Sai-Prasad
Panibhate Sai Prasad
Accounts Officer
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Preethi KN
Accounts Officer
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Radhakrishnan S
Advisor Finance
Smita Mulgund
Smita Mulgund
Sr. Accounts Officer

Staff

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Abhilash K
Office Assistant
Ajay-Singh
Ajay Singh
Office Executive
Hemalatha G
Hemalatha G
Sr. Executive Assistant
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Indrani Ravi
Receptionist
Jadeswamy
Jadeswamy
Sr. Driver
Kumari
Kumari
Housekeeper
Lakshmi
Lakshmi
Housekeeper
Lakshmikanthaiah-N
Lakshmikanthaiah.N
Sr. Executive – Office & Admin
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Lalitha R
Cook
Muniratha
Munirathnamma
Housekeeper
NV-Vinutha-Rani
NV Vinutha Rani
Executive Assistant
Rajinder-Singh
Rajinder Singh
Sr. Officer Admin
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Ramesh N
Office Manager
Rekha Akka
Rekha
Assistant Cook
umesh
Umesh MC
Sr. Driver
Usha
Usha H
Centre Assistant Coordinator
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Venkata Raju
Gardner

Office Assistant

Office Executive

Sr. Executive Assistant

Indrani_2

Indrani Ravi

Receptionist

Sr. Driver

Centre Assistant Coordinator

Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Sr. Executive - Office & Admin

Sr. Office Assistant, BR HILLS

Housekeeper

Field Station Manager

Sr. Officer - Admin & Liasion

Office Manager

Assistant Cook

Head Cook, BR HILLS

Sr. Driver

Executive Assistant

Housekeeper cum Attender

Gardner

Office Assistant

Office Assistant

Ajay Singh

Office Executive

I am from Uttarakhand and starts working in ATREE Delhi office from November 2012. Prior to this I have worked in Ram Chandra and Company, Charted Accountant. I am handling all office running and maintenances work. My hobbies are playing football & reading books. I have passed Senior Secondary School Examination from National Open schooling in 2014.

Hemalatha G

Sr. Executive Assistant

Hema has over two decades of experience in Administrative positions. She is a seasoned professional who provides comprehensive support as a Senior Executive Assistant. She excels in coordinating and priortizing multiple tasks to ensure seamless operations and maximise efficiency. Hema thrives in fast-paced environments and adept at anticipating needs, proactively problem-solving and adapting to changing priorities.

Hema loves spending time with her family and reading.

Jadeswamy

Sr. Driver

Jadeswamy did his 4 th Standard He is working at the Field Station of Ashoka Trust for Researh in Ecology and the Environment Atree Vehicle Driver 26 year experiences working at Atree .B.R.Hills Driving with very nice poto gapers,Researchers,Student,Atree Guest and Non Atree guest helping Sam time other researchers helping

Usha H

Centre Assistant Coordinator

Kumari

Housekeeper

Kumari is a member of our housekeeping team, with a tenure of 4 years. Hailing from a farming family in Kunigal, she deeply appreciates the green and natural ambiance of the office. Beyond the aesthetics, what truly makes her job fulfilling is the camaraderie she shares with the people, which adds to her enjoyment of her work.

Lakshmi

Housekeeper

Lakshmikanthaiah.N

Sr. Executive - Office & Admin

I am working in ATREE for 23 Years

Lalitha R

Cook

Fondly known as Lalitha ‘akka,’ she became a part of ATREE as a cook back in 2016. While her culinary responsibilities demand dedication, she derives joy from sharing her cooking with everyone. She passionately remarks, “I take pride in warmly welcoming each person who comes for lunch. I strive to provide a relaxing and enjoyable meal experience, alleviating any work-related stress they might be facing.”

Madha

Sr. Office Assistant, BR HILLS

Mr.Madha did his 5 th Standard he is working at the Field Station of Ashok Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) in B.R.Hills as a Field Station Office Assistant.He has 25 years experience working in B.R.Hills . Guest house clinging, Garden clinging, sam time cooking work,cloth washing Adavi all working helper.

Munirathnamma

Housekeeper

Munirathna works with the housekeeping team at the hostel. She finds immense satisfaction in working alongside her dedicated team. The amicable nature of both our staff and students fosters a comfortable and harmonious work environment, which she greatly values.

Rajanna. D

Field Station Manager

Rajanna.D did has PUC He is working at the Field Station of Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) in B.R.Hills as Field Station Manager. He has 27 years of experience working in Atree B.R.Hills, Accounts, Vehicle, Field Assistant, Office Assistant and Cook maintenances. Visitors, Atree researchers, PhD Students, Atree and Non Atree Gust maintenances Adavi Accounts, Courier Atree Bank work, Electricity bill payment, garden maintenance.

Rajinder Singh

Sr. Officer - Admin & Liasion

I am from Himachal Pradesh and starts working in ATREE Delhi office from October 2008. Earlier to this, I have worked in Ministry of Environment & Forests. I am handling the liaison work with our Government & Private Donors. In addition to this I am taking care day to day running work of office.

Ramesh N

Office Manager

Rekha

Assistant Cook

Rekha has been a part of the ATREE team for a year now. She initially worked at the home of an ATREE employee. During a period of financial hardship, the compassionate employee, along with some colleagues, offered her much-needed support. Today, she expresses her contentment in being part of a workplace surrounded by such kind-hearted individuals.

Renuka

Head Cook, BR HILLS

Renuka did her 5th Standard is working at the Field Station of Ashok Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment in B.R.Hills as aField Station Cook she is 15 years experience working at Atree B.R.Hills my work Field station cooking ,Guest house clinging, Garden clinging, Atree Researcher,Students Atree guest Non- Atree Guest maintenance, night time watching and Field Station other working.

Umesh MC

Sr. Driver

NV Vinutha Rani

Executive Assistant

Vinutha is an Executive Assistant to the Director at the Centre for Policy Design (CPD). She has over 14 years of experience providing administrative and executive support, primarily in research organizations. Vinutha excels in managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and facilitating seamless communication. She has demonstrated exceptional administrative skills, strong analytical abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in collecting, organizing, and analyzing information accurately

Sunitha. K

Housekeeper cum Attender, CERC

Venkata Raju

Gardner

For an impressive span of 12 years, Venkat Raju has nurtured our gardens with utmost dedication. Hailing from a background in Chikkaballapur’s farming, he speaks of his role with profound sentiment, “Beyond being a mere job, caring for the plants is akin to tending to my own children. Witnessing them flourish brings me immense joy and fulfillment.”