Our Trustees

The Board of Trustees

A nine-member board representing the community, our medical partner, and Rotary Mettupalayam — six of the nine are medical professionals.

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Nowrathanmal Shankla

Chairman · Represents the Community

Leads the Board of Trustees. Has guided Project HEAL from its founding through five years of growth.

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Dr. D. Vijayagiri

Secretary · Represents Rotary Mettupalayam

Oversees Trust operations and camp coordination. A driving force behind Project HEAL since inception.

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Stephen Joseph

Treasurer · Represents Rotary Mettupalayam

Manages the Trust's finances and reporting. Ensures full compliance and transparency of funds.

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Suresh Ananthakrishnan

Chief Operating Officer · Represents Rotary Mettupalayam

Runs day-to-day operations across camps, coordinators, and partner organizations.

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Dr. M. K. Panchacharam

Trustee · Represents the Community

Brings medical expertise to Board decisions on screening protocols and patient care.

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Dr. G. Ponnuraj

Trustee · Represents the Community

Contributes clinical perspective to the Trust's medical oversight and governance.

KV

Dr. K. Vishnupriya

Trustee · Represents the Community

Supports the Trust's medical governance and community outreach efforts.

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Dr. A. S. Panneerselvam

Trustee · Represents the Community

Provides medical guidance to the Board, drawing on years of community healthcare experience.

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Dr. R. Rupa

Trustee · Represents KMCH

Represents our Medical Partner, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, on the Board.

Trustee photographs are being updated — the initials above are placeholders. If you have current headshots you'd like added, they can be dropped into the images/trustees/ folder and swapped in.

Want to reach a Trustee directly?

Find contact details for our leadership and regional coordinators.