Dr. Ashok Mehta was wrad Lions Club International in the year 2005-2006. He was appointed Sherriff of Mumbai, The Government of Maharashtra in 2001. Dr. Mehta is the Chairman of Gnan Vikas Mandal which runs Educational Institutions in Thane District. He is a Chairman of Lions Tarachand Bapa Hospital Research Centre. He was the member of senate of Bombay University between 2000 and 2005.
He was appointed by Government of Maharashtra as the Senate of women’s university namely SNDT. He was general manager with Mukand Limited for 40 long years.
Hamara Foundation was instituted changing from Hamara Club run by Tata Institute of Social Sciences. He along with Prof. Asha Rane develops Hamara Foundation to a leading organization looking after the welfare of marginalized children.
Prof. Asha Rane, retired faculty of Tata Institute of Social Sciences [TISS], Mumbai has a very bright academic career. Before joining TISS, she worked in the Dept. of Women and Child Development, Govt. of Maharashtra and had a long experience of working with women in distress, underprivileged children and community. Prof. Rane conducted several researches on the situation of Children in Difficult Circumstances, Child Prostitutes, Evaluation of Govt. Schemes and NGOs working for the cause of underprivileged children etc. She has excellent experience of teaching, research and field practice. She traveled extensively in the country and abroad for participation and presentation of papers in the National and International Conferences, Workshops and Seminars.
She is the recipient of several awards for her outstanding contribution to the field of Women and Child Development and Social Work Education as well.
Mrs.Kokila Ashok Mehta Wife of Lions International President (2005-6 ) Late Lion Dr Ashok Mehta. Active member of Lions club of SION since last 36yrs. Past President and Active Senior Guiding Member of Lions Club of Sion & Trustee Lions club of Sion Charity Fund. Joint Secretary and Trustee at Lion Tarachand Bapa Hospital and Research Centre ,Sion Trustee- Sheriff Lion Dr.Ashok Mehta Education Foundation. Managing com.member of Avanti Niketan Co. HSG. Society ,Sion . And Trustee - Hamara Foundation, Mumbai
He is an honorary secretary of Seva Mandal Education Society. He has done doctorate in Public Hospital Management from USA. He has been working dedicatedly for many humanitarian, social and cultural projects. He associated with Lions Club International and nominated by Government of Maharashtra as founder treasurer for zonal transplant. He is the Founder Trustee of many organizations like Mahavir heart research, Jeevan Prakash, SAHEE, ISHA, Lion Tarachand Bapa hospital and research centre. Dr. Pathak has been awarded by Son of Soil Award 2002, Ambassador of Good will award and many other. Dr. Pathak has been a great source for Hamara Foundation to sees financials for many years.
She is a youth coordinator and was the only one amongst thousands to be selected as an intern and sent to Denmark for rigorous training in coordination of youth activities. She conducted several seminars and all of these were appreciated by Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Germany.
In India, She was a professor in KC College, visiting professor in SNDT University, Ex. Faculty to train the judicial officers of Maharashtra in Effective Communication. She had an amazing experience of working with youths all over the world. She was selected as the RJ of FM Gold by Akashwani. Through Lions Club of Gateway, She trained 1500 girls and conducted 54 workshops on self Defence in one year.She has been with Hamara Foundation – Trustee for more than 6 years.
Ms. Mina is a faculty at SVT College of Home Science, Mumbai. She has diverse experience in Social Work for past 30 years. She is an excellent mentor and has inclination towards yoga and spirituality.
She has held the post of Joint Secretary and head organizer at KITE (kapol international Trade entrepreneur), president of KSG, inner wheel and the president of lions club, Koliwada. She has been with Hamara Foundation – Trustee for more than 6 years.
Anjali Sanjay Gokarn, ex-faculty of College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan has a varied work experience. She was an honorary member of Child Welfare Committee for ten years and has ample experience on Child Rights and Child Protection. She was also the CEO of Chetana foundation that works on Mental Health. She has also worked as Project Director at SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action).
She has provided consultancy for CHILDLINE Mumbai, save the children (India), CRY and AVEHI. She has actively participated in State level research on ‘Trafficking of Children for NHRC. She has been Hamara Foundation – Trustee for more than 4 years.
