MEET THE TEAM
Our dedicated team of experienced professionals is always on the ball, utilizing their unique skills and passion to move the work of our Non-Profit forward. We’re always pushing ourselves to stay ahead of the curve and striving to perfect our programs. Meet some of our incredible leaders below.
DR. PALLAVI SINGH
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Pallavi (she/her) has an impressive 15-year career in the development sector, combines extensive professional experience with a Ph.D. in economics. Her journey spans diverse collaborations with communities, government bodies, funders and community-based organisations (CBOs). Driven by a passion for societal impact, she has delved into UGC's research projects, natural resource management, livelihood initiatives with self-help groups, health programs, child sponsorship projects, CBO capacity building, and the education sector.
Having navigated through various domains, Pallavi has pinpointed the education sector as her primary focus. During her decade-long tenure at Educate Girls, she ascended from a district manager to Associate Director, honing her skills in operational oversight, program design, NGO and government partnerships. Pallavi thrives on multi-stakeholder engagement, team leadership, community interactions, and excels in dynamic environments, fostering innovation.
A staunch advocate of result-based approach, she is dedicated to instituting scalable processes. Beyond her professional commitments, Pallavi finds solace in extensive travel, shopping, exploring historical monuments, leisurely walks, and cherishing quality moments with family and friends.
HANO JOHN
Lead Operations
Hano (he/they), has extensively worked with adolescents and the youth over the past 7 years through community-based organisations across India using psychosocial modes of interventions. Having completed his master's degree in Development from Azim Premji University in Bengaluru, his focus has been anchored around the intersection of education, gender and mental health. Besides following a training course in Arts-Based Therapy, he has used forms of art as an intervention approach towards community and individual healing that rivet around the ideas of transformative justice.
Beyond work, Hano is passionate about coffee brewing and, masquerading like a connoisseur, believes he can serve you the best-iced coffee there is. If he is not working or driving a car, he can be found in cafes talking about politics and matters of social justice. Apart from materialising his overambitious and passionate travel plans, Hano finds it equally difficult to complete reading the shelves full of unfinished books that he has been hoarding since forever.
BHAWNA KHATTAR
Learning & Development Consultant
Bhawna (she/her) has worked in the social development sector for over six years on issues related to human rights, gender and youth development. With her on-ground practical experience and academic bent of mind, she aims to contribute toward bringing forth complex realities and identities through her writing and work. Her research interests are at the intersection of history and psychology and deal with issues of nationalism, migration, identity, and so on. She has a Master’s Degree in History from Ambedkar University, New Delhi and a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from Symbiosis University, Pune. She believes in incorporating feminist and postcolonial lenses in her work and life.
At TAP India Foundation, she is working as a Learning and Development Consultant and envisions contributing toward the inclusive vision that TAP India has through learning & and development initiatives in the organisation.
Beyond her professional engagements, she has a keen interest in reading literature and poetry and learning different dance and art forms.
BURHAN HUSSAIN
Manager Operations
Burhan (he/him) has over 6 years of working on community development and education in Nuh, Haryana. He has worked with various community based organisations such as Rah-e-Khidmat Foundation, SMART NGO and Action Aid among others. He also has the experience of working with Nuh administration on education and health. With training in Rural Development, he has a strong belief in building solutions related to development in an inclusive manner and building the capacity and ownership of communities. Along with his work in this area, he has an active interest in politics and believes that change can be brought by engaging young people in advocacy work.
In his free time, Burhan can be found reading, writing and reciting Urdu poetry.
MUTHU PRASAD
Data Analyst
Mithu Prasad (he/him) bringing a robust background from their previous role with the OOSG program. In their role as a Data Analyst Officer, Mithu plays an essential part in converting data into actionable insights, which is crucial for advancing the foundation’s mission. With expertise in data management, analysis, and visualization, Mithu excels at transforming complex datasets into strategies that drive meaningful outcomes.
At their former organization, Mithu significantly contributed to the development of data systems that improved both program efficiency and effectiveness. Their skill set, combined with a deep knowledge of the social development sector, positions them as a key asset to TAP India Foundation.
Outside of work, Mithu is deeply intrigued by the complexities of the human mind and dedicates their leisure time to exploring these fascinating aspects.
NASIR
District coordinator
Nasir Khan (he/him) is a dedicated social worker with a postgraduate degree in Urdu, bringing nine years of experience to community development. In 2015, he started a Common Service Center (CSC) to facilitate access to essential services and documents for his community, including bank accounts and identity cards. His commitment to social betterment led him to join the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) in 2018, where he worked on a comprehensive program addressing education, health, finance, and governance.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, Nasir played a crucial role with SMART NGO and the District Health Department in organizing vaccination drives. His efforts focused on educating villagers about the importance of vaccination and ensuring widespread participation.
ARIF
Block Coordinator
Arif (he/him) has been actively working in Mewat with NGOs since 2014–15. His experience includes roles at several organizations such as HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE INDIA (HPPI) as a teacher and Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) as a supervisor for six months. At SMART (RADIO MEWAT), he served as an RJ and reporter from 2017 to 2022, focusing on governance, financial inclusion, and educational programs.
His projects included initiatives on labour awareness, baseline surveys, and creating awareness about government schemes related to agriculture, health, and education. Arif has also been involved in organizing workshops and training sessions, using radio programs to educate people about various schemes and has continually strived for the upliftment of his local area.