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Our Core Team


Pradyut Bhattacharjee
Executive Director

Pradyut Bhattacharjee
Executive Director
I enjoy working with communities, taking up new challenges, engaging with youngsters as a co-traveler in their journeys of exploration. Building organizations- infusing them with new ideas, giving strategic support and shaping the approaches, is something which I am currently resonating with. I love slow travelling, trekking the Himalayas, listening to different genres of music, contemplating, reading fiction and bird watching.
- Email:pradyut@sesta.org

Grace Tungoe
Integrator HRM

Grace Tungoe
Integrator HRM
Connecting with people is a major driving force for my being. Listening to different stories of individuals that gets weaved with time never cease to amaze me. I can see myself in the various facets of stories people share with me; the stories created by one’s life journey. How different we all are? Yet, how similar our stories are; binding us together creating coherence amidst chaos. This search for “connectedness” has brought me at SeSTA working with individuals. I take pleasure in receiving and sharing knowledge with individuals engendering a movement in the stagnant waters. Apart from seeking meaningful relationships in life, I also enjoy music, debates and humor!
- Email:grace@sesta.org

Debasish Acharjee
Program Director (Accounts& Finance)

Debasish Acharjee
Program Director (Accounts& Finance)
I have been Associated with SeSTA since its inception in 2011 as lead Accounts and finance unit of SeSTA. Earlier I was also associated with PRADAN in Bongaigaon District of Assam. I have undergone different training on finance,accounts and compliances along with group processes and leadership development programmes.

Mahnur Ali
Integrator (Operations)

Mahnur Ali
Integrator (Operations)
I love simplicity and everyone is equal for me as per my perspective. I feel happy when opposite person feels happy due to my action. I want to help communities find solutions for their problems; so want to constantly enhance my knowledge and skills.
- Email:mahnur@sesta.org

Tanushree Medhi
Executive

Tanushree Medhi
Executive
My name is Tanushree Medhi. I have completed my Masters degree in Sociology from Tezpur University Assam. I have persued my Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Handique Girls college under Gauhati University, Assam. Adding to this I have also persued a diploma course in computer application that is PGDCA from CEC. Along with this I have performed leadership roles during University period, practiced NCC during Schooling and Painting as my extra Co curriculum.
I hail from Guwahati Assam, having born in a family of five with parents, grandparents and a sibling.
I find my hobbies in knowing the unknown. Communicating and exploring, I like to travel, explore and throughout keep on learning and unlearning along with this I love to paint and listen to music.
Currently I am working in the development sector, closely intact with the community in the grassroots. It is being a basket of different experiences for me. I find myself growing by each passing day here in this sector where I have always wanted to be a part of. I learn, unlearn, do, redo, and hence keep going.
- Email:tanushree@sesta.org

Vijeta
Researcher

Vijeta
Researcher
A resident of Tezpur, I am a post graduate in Mass Communication and Journalism from
Tezpur University of the year 2015. I have always felt the drive to work towards empowering
people belonging to marginalized community. In February 2017, Forbes India recognized me
as one of the 30 most influential young personalities of India in its “30 under 30 list”, making
me the first Assamese person to be featured on the list. I was termed as the “messiah for
women at the bottom of the pyramid” for my work with the Adivasi women of Assam.
I am also the co-founder of Xobdo- Dialogue Dignity Movement Foundation, the first
registered organization of Assam working for people belonging to marginalized gender and
sexual identities through the creation of dialogue and movement. I am also a member of the
Transgender Welfare Committee of Sonitpur district.
I love travelling, cycling, eating, cooking and watching films.
- Email:vijeta@sesta.org

Arpana Choudhury
Thematic Expert(Gender)

Arpana Choudhury
Thematic Expert(Gender)
A resident of Tezpur, I am a post graduate in Mass Communication and Journalism from
Tezpur University of the year 2015. I have always felt the drive to work towards empowering
people belonging to marginalized community. In February 2017, Forbes India recognized me
as one of the 30 most influential young personalities of India in its “30 under 30 list”, making
me the first Assamese person to be featured on the list. I was termed as the “messiah for
women at the bottom of the pyramid” for my work with the Adivasi women of Assam.
I am also the co-founder of Xobdo- Dialogue Dignity Movement Foundation, the first
registered organization of Assam working for people belonging to marginalized gender and
sexual identities through the creation of dialogue and movement. I am also a member of the
Transgender Welfare Committee of Sonitpur district.
I love travelling, cycling, eating, cooking and watching films.
- Email:arpana@sesta.org

Praveen Kumar
FCA

Praveen Kumar
FCA

Kaustav Bordoloi
Executive(Fundraising & Communication)

Kaustav Bordoloi
Executive(Fundraising & Communication)
With an educational background of Engineering (B.Tech, Computer Science) and Management (MBA, Marketing), I was always keen to explore new opportunities. Working in various organization in Pune and Bangalore since 2013, I finally decided to return to my native state, Assam in 2018. I worked in various job profiles like Sales & Marketing, Technical Support and Business Development. But, working in the development sector was totally a new experience for me. I joined SeSTA as Executive in Fundraising and Communications Team in the month of September 2020. My journey in SeSTA till now is filled with many challenges and learnings. Working for the rural communities of Northeast India is always a special feeling and as a communications person in this organization, I am trying my best to explore every means to spread the various activities and achievements of SeSTA to the larger audience globally. Hope to contribute in SeSTA journey to the fullest in this noble cause to enhance the livelihoods of the communities!
- Email:kaustav@sesta.org

Neha Saikia
Trainer (NODE)

Neha Saikia
Trainer (NODE)
My name is Neha Saikia, a resident of Numaligarh, Assam. I hold a postgraduate degree in law from Gujarat National Law University, an LLB from Delhi University, and a BA in Political Science from Handique Girls' College. My professional journey began with internships in the development sector, followed by work with High Court advocates. With these diverse experiences, I decided to understand the development sector more closely and became an India Fellow under the India Fellow Social Leadership Program, which ignited my passion for working with community. I discovered the joy of working with teams, communities, and collectives. I am excited to continue my passion with SeSTA, bringing my skills, passion, and dedication to help create a better, more inclusive society. Beyond my professional life, I love traveling and exploring new foods and cultures. I have a particular soft spot for Asian culture, with its rich traditions and vibrant heritage. These personal interests have enriched my perspective and fuelled my passion for social work. I believe that even the smallest steps can lead to significant change, with a commitment to transformative journey. I am excited to continue my passion ahead.
- Email:kaustav@sesta.org