Since our founding in 2011, Rise Foundation has developed and grown in a positive direction. We’re very proud of the diversity of our staff, and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our success. Find out more about some of our team members below.
Mrs Jaswanti Rawat
Founder (Chairperson)
Mrs Jaswanti Rawat established RISE Foundation with the vision and drive to improve upon our Non-Profit Organization, and focused on developing the organization with experience and integrity. The main focus area of Organisation is Environment Protection, Waste Management, Women Empowerment , Education to underprivileged section. She is having immense social and leadership experience for delivering community projects.
Madhukar Varshney
Founder (Treasurer )
With us since our founding, Madhukar is one of our veteran team members. He bring his more than two decades of experience and skills to the forefront in helping our organization grow and succeed. He is passionate about solving problems of Waste and torch bearer for Urban forest projects.
Madhuri Varshney
Founder (Secretary)
Madhuri , a social activist in the area of Solid Waste management and Women Empowerment is founder member of RISE Foundation. She brings years of experience to mobilise large teams and expert in citizen engagement.
Munish Kundra
Joint Treasurer
A professional with more than two decades of experience in the Technology. Munish fervently invested in endeavors related to environmental initiatives like solid waste management, Miyawaki forests & Eco Bricks.
Deepak Bhardwaj
Member
Deepak is young and dynamic member. By profession is runs various Agri based businesses. He is with agriculture background, Deepak has been instrumental in establishing Miyawaki Urban Forests frame work with the strategic vision under which it operates today.
Inderjeet Singh Sethi
Member
Inderjeet Singh , retired from Air India as DY GM . Aeronautical engineer from Punjab Engineering college, Chandigarh , Master’s from REC KURKSHETRA. Two year with Rise foundation , participation in Ecobricks , Miyawaki Afforestationand SWM projects . Society SECY and president for more than 15 years , active participation in environmental and social activities .
Member
Dr. Prateek Singh Rawat
Dr. Prateek is well qualified, popular ayurvedic doctor from Rishikesh. As an ardent environmentalist and member of the Rise Foundation, Dr. Prateek Rawat actively contributes to the preservation and protection of our planet. He advocates for sustainable practices, educates communities on eco-friendly living, and actively participates in initiatives that promote a greener, healthier world.
Member
Prachi Bhandari
Prachi Bhandari, a dedicated member of the Rise Foundation hailing from the enchanting city of Rishikesh, embodies the spirit of positive change. Her unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability is exemplified through her passion for waste management and her innate problem-solving abilities.
Founder Member
Aakansha
With Financial background, Aakanksha has been instrumental in building RISE Foundation’s programmes and creating the strategic vision under which it operates today.
Founder Member
Saswat Sahu
A professional with years of experience in the Technology. Saswat is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of poor families by enabling them to comprehensively overcome the generational poverty divide.
Founder Member
Bhartendu Chaurasia
Bhartnedu, founder member of RISE Foundation with the vision and drive to improve upon our Non-Profit Organization, and focused on capacity building with in foundation. He is working with one of the largest Social Media MNC professionally.
Founder Member
Shivam Tripathi
Shivam has been associated with RISE Foundation for social causes aimed at alleviating various social malaise and bridging the gap or disparity in the society through various initiatives on education, livelihood and capacity building.
Rise Foundation (NGO) 