Mr. Sudhansu Mohan Dash holds a Master's degree in Social Work and an LL.B. He is one of the founding members with over 30 years of experience delivering services to tribal and ultra-poor communities. He is an expert in piloting innovations, strategic planning, advocacy campaigns, and media engagement to highlight best/promising practices. He also serves as the State Coordinator of the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood, Odisha.

Mr. Subhransu Bhusan Swain holds a Master's degree in Economics, a PGDHRM, and an LL.B. He is the co-founder of Paribartan and has actively engaged in the formation of over a thousand women SHGs and their federations for decent living, livelihood, and entrepreneurship promotion. He has expertise in common resource management, conservation of water bodies, and value addition of NTFPs/farm produce.

Ms. Sushila Naik is a Dalit leader who became a social activist working to mitigate man-elephant conflicts. She supports tribal and Dalit communities in managing community water rights and, with support from community and women's groups, has initiated the conservation of water bodies in operational villages and forest areas.

Dr. Dash, MBBS, MD, is a medical practitioner offering services in maternal and newborn care, particularly in hard-to-reach areas. She is affiliated with many associations and philanthropic institutions and supports health and development initiatives for Dalit and tribal communities. She actively guides health camps and humanitarian outreach programs.

Mrs. Manjubala Swain holds a Master's degree in Psychology (M.A.), a B.Ed., and has been a board member since 1988. She has vast experience in Monitoring, Evaluation & Training and currently works with SUDA under the H & UD Department, Government of Odisha. She is a state-level master trainer for building the capacities of SHG members and their federations.

Mrs. Taruni Naik, from a Dalit community, started a movement against domestic violence and child marriage. She currently functions as a Social Health Activist, educating women about their rights and entitlements and government schemes. She has been felicitated by numerous institutions and civic bodies for her contribution.

Born in 1988, Mr. Dash holds a Master's in Rural Management. He specializes in program management, micro planning, and leading multidisciplinary teams. He also has marketing expertise in farm produce and has extensive experience in humanitarian response and large-scale relief and rehabilitation operations.