Team Members
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
# Founder_ Mangrove Foundation of India (MFI)
# Director_ Agroforestry & Land Restoration _ Verdax New Energy Pvt. Ltd.
# Project Coordinator_ CReNIEO & Pulicat National Matri. School since 1999
# Project Lead _ SCINDeA - Pulicat - BftW since 2000
# Founder_ Tiruvallur District Fishermen Welfare Association (2007)
# Member _ Govt. Schools Management Committee
# Mangrove Technical Consultant _ Damooga Foundation
# Technical lead _ Project Alaiyathi_ a million mangrove initiatives
S Meerasa
Meerasa, who is a native of Jameelabad near the Pulicat lake, has been involved in its protection and conservation through holistic developmental strategies and action. He has been recognised by the Government of India as ‘National Wetland Champion_2022 & State Green Champion_2023' from Tamil Nadu government for his efforts in the field of mangrove restoration. Member - District Coastal Zone Management Authority, Tiruvallur (2024 - 2027)
In his nearly three decades of experience he has successfully planned and implemented internationally/nationally supported multi-stakeholder initiatives encompassing a wide variety of issues concerning this unique biosphere. His success has largely been driven by his ability to involve and engage the local communities. And formed and managed 450 SHGs in 1000 villages with 17 panchayats including Ponneri Town panchyat through Tamil Nadu Women Development Corporation project for CReNIEO - Pulicat since 2000.
Abdul Rahman M
Secretary
Abdul Rahman is an experienced entrepreneur who has plied his trade at a national and international level. He is an active philanthropist who has supported numerous social causes over the years through his association with the Rotary Club.
He is passionate about encouraging and empowering the next generation of Indian youth, who he inspires through his career guidance, public speaking and skill development workshops.
Dr. Aswathy Rajan
Member
Dr. Aswathy is a former scientist and a National level Young Scientist Awardee with an experience of 10+ years in the field of research in zoology. She has published many research papers, review articles, and books in peer-reviewed national and International Journals.
Currently, she is an Instructional Coach and an Education Mentor, with a vision to empower, upskill, and reskill educators to create a progressive and evolving community. She is also been part of various social activities mainly in the area of education. She believes in bringing positive change in society through collaboration and interdisciplinary projects.
Mr. Munikrishnaish
Member
He is an experienced social worker who has held several key roles in community development and governance. He serves as President of Navodaya Yuvajana Seva Sangam, worked as a Mediator for a disability project supported by SLF, Netherlands, and contributed to public health as a Health Worker Committee Member in the Family Planning Project.
He has also served on the Assignment Committee of the Revenue Department and the District Vigilance & Monitoring Committee (SC/ST). Additionally, he was a National Level Monitor with Seva Bharathi under the Ministry of Rural Development.
His contributions to youth development were recognized with the District Youth Award from Nehru Yuva Kendra.
Sheik Abdul Aziz
Member
He is an educationist and linguist, specializing in the Tamil and Arabic languages. He has published several books for children and his community. He has used his linguistic skills to provide commentary on several television and online channels.
He regularly participates in charitable activities concerning his local community, cutting across religious and social barriers.