Our Trustees
Founder
Dharitri Patnaik
Ms Dharitri Patnaik is the Founder cum Executive Chairperson of Humara Bachpan. Dharitri has been associated with international development and the non-profit sector for 30 years. Her areas of expertise are human rights, governance and non-profit management. She has worked extensively on tribal issues in Odisha, urban development and internationally on poverty eradication, knowledge management and public policy. She has worked with UNICEF, the Government of Odisha’s urban development department, UNIFEM, Action Aid International and Care USA. She has a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University, USA, and a master’s degree in social work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India.
Binoy Parikh
Binoy Parikh is a Chartered Accountant and LLB graduate with experience at KPMG and PwC. He is currently part of the core team at Katalyst Advisors, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, including corporate restructuring, cross-border tax, SEBI & RBI matters, and succession planning. He has authored articles, conducted seminars, and co-authored a publication on GAAR. He is also passionate about supporting underprivileged urban communities and strongly believes in the values of HBT
Dipanjali Swain
Dipanjali Swain, a 20-year-old trustee from Bhubaneswar, is a talented and confident young leader from the Jagannathan community. An active child leader with Humara Bachpan, she has led community initiatives and represented India at the International Conference on Population and Development in Nairobi. With a strong academic record (78% in matriculation), she excels in debates and extracurricular activities and aspires to build a career in paramedics.
Usharani Patra
Ms. Usharani Patra, a former child leader of Humara Bachpan Trust, is a proactive and accomplished individual from a community background. She represented children at the Urban Thinkers Campus (NIUA) in Delhi in 2016 and pursued Media Studies at Centurion University, Jatni. Now a journalist in an electronic media house in Odisha, she is also pursuing her Master’s degree. A recipient of multiple awards, including the Children’s Choice Award (2019), Usha continues to inspire young people through her journey and dedication.
Shradhanjali Panda
Ms. Shradhanjali Panda, a former child leader of Humara Bachpan Trust, comes from a modest background and has excelled academically despite financial challenges. A BBA graduate from Centurion University, Jatni, she is currently working in Human Resources and plans to pursue a Master’s in Management. An award-winning debater and writer, she remains actively involved in community initiatives and aspires to become an IAS officer.