Meet the Team

Meet the Team

BIRD is powered by researchers, data scientists, field experts, and social sector professionals who are passionate about making a difference through meaningful, community-driven insights.

Dr. Veena Nair Sarkar
Dr. Veena Nair Sarkar

Head Research and Evaluation
Mr. Rajib Mohanty
Mr. Rajib Mohanty

Head Knowledge and Practice Management
Mr. Manish Dixit
Mr. Manish Dixit

Head Monitoring and MIS
Mr. Deva Kumar
Mr. Deva Kumar

Head Operations
Mr. Shivam Mishra
Mr. Shivam Mishra

Head Financial & Administration
Mr. Ashish Kumar
Mr. Ashish Kumar

Advisor - Livelihood & Fishery
Mr. Manoj Puhan
Mr. Manoj Puhan

Senior Manager – Research
Ms. Tripuramohini Satapathy
Ms. Tripuramohini Satapathy

Senior Manager – Research
Ms. Vandna Yadav
Ms. Vandna Yadav

Manager – Research
Ms. Radhika Singh
Ms. Radhika Singh

Assistant Manager
Mr. Satish Dwivedi
Mr. Satish Dwivedi

Field Manager
Mr. Bibekananda Prusti
Mr. Bibekananda Prusti

Field Manager
Mr. Parameswara Rao Jillella
Mr. Parameswara Rao Jillella

Field Manager
Mr. Sachin Kaushik
Mr. Sachin Kaushik

Assistant Manager – Account