Our Organization
Our Organization
Our Board of Trustees
We are incorporated as a non-profit organization in New Jersey and are a tax-exempt public charity per section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code. We are not a membership organization but welcome all volunteers who wish to work with us.
Sharmila Sen
Sharmila (Kumkum) Sen has been an entrepreneur running her own business in fashion design in New York City. She has simultaneously pursued her many interests - acting in & directing community plays, creative cooking, traveling the world, and above all helping marginalized communities. She has been the President of Krishnaa Foundation since it's inception.
Rama Haldar
Rama Haldar, retired Director of Pharmaceutical Research at ISP/GAF, earned degrees from
Banaras Hindu University, St. John’s, and Fairleigh Dickinson. Guided early by his parents and
missionary schooling, he values serving humanity. A traveler to 75 countries, he now invests in
real estate in the Atlanta metro area.
Sucharita Bhattacharyya
Sucharita has over 20 years of experience in pharma and medical diagnostics. During her tenure at Merck, she contributed significantly to Merck's success with Keytruda and Gardasil. She holds an MBA in Biopharma Innovation and a Master's in Biology. Since it’s formation in 2021, she has been the General Secretary at Krishnaa Foundation, and is passionately dedicated towards it’s noble cause.
Urmi Duttagupta
Urmi Duttagupta, a PhD in Applied Mathematics and Professor at the New York City College of Technology, CUNY, joins the Krishnaa Foundation after 20 years of involvement with Save the Children. Dedicated to charitable work, she is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of Kalighat workers.
Prodip Sen
Dr. Prodip Sen has taught & conducted research in control systems and telecommunications at UCLA & at the predecessor of the NYU School of Engineering. He has led R&D departments & global industry organizations at Verizon and HPE Enterprise. He brings his organizational & technical skills to ensure accountability, compliance and transparency at Krishnaa Foundation.
Indrani Chattopadhyay
Indrani holds a postgraduate degree in Economics and has held careers in India as a bank
executive and a graduate lecturer in Economics. Widely traveled, she is a founder member of
Krishnaa Foundation and is devoted to the cause of betterment of sex working mothers and
upliftment of their children.
Archismita Raha
Archismita Raha is a lawyer who has worked with nonprofits and feminist groups engaged in gender justice. She is interested in expanding access to justice for marginalized communities, particularly in relation to human trafficking and sex work. She brings her legal expertise and commitment to social justice, to enable Krishnaa Foundation’s mission.
Bidisha Roy
Bidisha is a certified American Montessori Society teacher. She has taught in schools in USA and India, and has experience working with differently abled children. She has drawn upon her experience to collaborate with the West Bengal government education department, creating teachers’ manuals and designing curriculum.
Our Partners
For the past 3 years, Krishnaa Foundation has been proud to partner with Sonarpur Progatir Pathe (SPP), a trusted non-profit organization based in India. SPP has full FCRA certification in India and was founded by alumni of the Ramakrishna Mission training programs. SPP runs its own programs in the Sunderbans and other rural areas of W.Bengal.
SPP serves as our dedicated on-the-ground partner, bringing invaluable local insight and strong community relationships to every project. SPP oversees day-to-day operations — from hiring local staff and coordinating relief efforts to implementing our development programs. At the same time, Krishnaa Foundation provides strategic direction, ensures responsible stewardship of funds, and keeps our long-term mission at the heart of every initiative.
This partnership is built on trust, transparency, and shared purpose — a model that allows us to reach more people, use resources effectively, and make a lasting difference where it’s needed most. Together, we’ve worked to create a meaningful, lasting change in the Kalighat community.
Our Staff Members
Hello, I am Soma Saha, the office in charge of KRISHNAA Foundation at Kalighat in Kolkata. I have been managing all the programmes run by KRISHNAA Foundation for more than a year. Though this role was very new to me, with your blessings and support it has been going very well so far. It is a great opportunity for me to serve people who are often neglected by society, and I am truly enjoying my work with marginalized mothers and children as well as with my entire team. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all the BOT members of KRISHNAA Foundation for appointing me to this post, and I am especially grateful to Rama Sir and Kumkum Didi for their belief and support. We need more and more encouragement to continue running these programmes successfully, and I sincerely hope that one day KRISHNAA Foundation will reach great heights with your continued support.
Hi, I am Helen Subba, a nurse at KRISHNAA Foundation in Kalighat, Kolkata. I work with sex workers to provide treatment with the help of Doc-On-Line, which has proven to be very beneficial for them.I am deeply grateful and happy to be part of the innovative work carried out by KRISHNAA Foundation. I sincerely hope that we will continue to make progress and that our journey together will be long-lasting. My heartfelt thanks to all the BOT members of KRISHNAA Foundation for giving me this opportunity.
I have been working at the krishnaa foundation as a teacher since July 2024. This is the first time I’m working with this kind of project and it’s a challenge for me to get acquainted.I am grateful to be part of the KRISHNAA Foundation, where I can be with the children, teach them as my own, and give them love and affection along with education and guidance on how to behave. This way, they can feel like a family, enjoy learning, and wear a big smile while receiving their education. I am truly happy to be a part of the Foundation and thankful to all the members who are carrying out this noble work with such dedication and hard work.
I have been working with the krishnaa foundation as a teacher since 2023. In the beginning of this program it was really difficult for me to work with the students but gradually it’s getting normalised.The students are truly good and talented, and with proper guidance they can now bloom in ways they couldn’t before. KRISHNAA Foundation is the only foundation in Kalighat that has introduced the innovative idea of providing education—the most powerful way to enlighten a person’s life. I am very happy to be a part of this initiative, and I am glad to see our programs improving day by day, moving steadily toward success. My heartfelt thanks to all the members of KRISHNAA Foundation who are carrying out this great project with determination and dedication. I feel proud to be part of this noble work.
SOMA SAHA (MANAGER)
Hello, I am Soma Saha, the office in charge of KRISHNAA Foundation at Kalighat in Kolkata. I have been managing all the programmes run by KRISHNAA Foundation for more than a year.
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Though this role was very new to me, with your blessings and support it has been going very well so far. It is a great opportunity for me to serve people who are often neglected by society, and I am truly enjoying my work with marginalized mothers and children as well as with my entire team. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all the BOT members of KRISHNAA Foundation for appointing me to this post, and I am especially grateful to Rama Sir and Kumkum Didi for their belief and support. We need more and more encouragement to continue running these programmes successfully, and I sincerely hope that one day KRISHNAA Foundation will reach great heights with your continued support.
HELEN SUBBA (NURSE)
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I am deeply grateful and happy to be part of the innovative work carried out by KRISHNAA Foundation. I sincerely hope that we will continue to make progress and that our journey together will be long-lasting. My heartfelt thanks to all the BOT members of KRISHNAA Foundation for giving me this opportunity.
SANGEETA MONDAL (TEACHER)
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I am grateful to be part of the KRISHNAA Foundation, where I can be with the children, teach them as my own, and give them love and affection along with education and guidance on how to behave. This way, they can feel like a family, enjoy learning, and wear a big smile while receiving their education. I am truly happy to be a part of the Foundation and thankful to all the members who are carrying out this noble work with such dedication and hard work.
RITUPARNA HALDAR (TEACHER)
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The students are truly good and talented, and with proper guidance they can now bloom in ways they couldn’t before. KRISHNAA Foundation is the only foundation in Kalighat that has introduced the innovative idea of providing education—the most powerful way to enlighten a person’s life. I am very happy to be a part of this initiative, and I am glad to see our programs improving day by day, moving steadily toward success. My heartfelt thanks to all the members of KRISHNAA Foundation who are carrying out this great project with determination and dedication. I feel proud to be part of this noble work.”
Community Liaison
The Community Liaison team plays a critical role in bridging the gap between Krishnaa Foundation and the local community. They foster relationships, ensure effective communication, and advocate for the needs of marginalized groups. By engaging with community members, stakeholders, and partner organizations, the liaison team helps promote awareness and support for Krishnaa Foundation’s initiatives.
➤ Building trust and connections with the community.
➤ Organizing events, programs, and outreach activities.
➤ Addressing concerns and advocating for community needs.
➤ Ensuring alignment between organizational goals and community priorities.
