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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meet the visionary leaders who guide our organization with wisdom, integrity, and a strong commitment to compassionate healthcare, quality standards, and community service.
Guided by Vision, Driven by Service
Our leadership team brings together experience, strategic direction, and a deep commitment to human-centered care.
Our leaders are the foundation of our organization, bringing together vision, experience, and a deep commitment to excellence in healthcare. With strong leadership and a clear sense of purpose, they guide the hospital in delivering high-quality medical services while ensuring compassion, integrity, and patient-centered care remain at the heart of everything we do.
Their expertise spans across clinical excellence, administration, and strategic planning, enabling the hospital to grow and adapt in an ever-evolving healthcare environment. Through thoughtful decision-making and collaborative leadership, they help shape a culture of trust, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Driven by a mission to serve the community, our leadership team focuses on innovation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of best practices in healthcare. They work closely with medical professionals, staff, and stakeholders to maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
Their dedication ensures that every patient receives not only the best treatment but also respect, dignity, and personalized attention. Together, they continue to strengthen the institution’s legacy of care, responsibility, and excellence.
Visionary Leadership
Focused on long-term growth, community trust, and sustainable healthcare development.
Clinical Excellence
Committed to safe, ethical, and high-quality patient care across every service area.
Strategic Direction
Strengthening systems, operations, and institutional planning for future progress.
Human-Centered Care
Ensuring dignity, empathy, and compassion remain central to every decision.
Our Leadership Team
A dedicated board committed to governance, institutional growth, and service to the community.
Shankar Matam
Matam Shankar is the founder of Sahara Health and Development Society and a passionate advocate for inclusive social progress. With a career that bridges academia, healthcare, and public service, he has led the creation of transformative programs in healthcare, education, disability care, and rural development. A multi-disciplinary professional, Shankar holds academic degrees in Public Health, Hospital Administration, and Psychology. He is a Research Scholar in Development Studies, with a focus on building sustainable, community-centered models for empowerment and inclusion. He is also a Fellow in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Local Governance, reflecting his commitment to aligning grassroots action with global development frameworks. Through his leadership, Sahara has grown into a platform that combines institutional capability with community participation, working tirelessly to improve the lives of children with disabilities, senior citizens, rural populations, and economically marginalized groups.Matam Shankar continues to inspire and guide a dedicated team that shares his vision of building a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable society.
Shivanand Matam
Shivanand Matam serves as the Director of Finance & CSR at Sahara Health and Development Society, bringing a solid foundation of expertise from his extensive career in multinational corporations. With senior management experience at Genpact, Bank of America, DXC Technology, Capgemini & ProKarma, and other leading firms, he has developed deep proficiency in financial strategy, compliance, risk management, and budgetary control. Holding a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance, Shivanand plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial sustainability and accountability of Sahara’s diverse programs. His leadership enables the organization to navigate complex funding structures, streamline operations, and uphold transparency in the utilization of donor and CSR contributions. A results-oriented professional, Shivanand Matam is instrumental in aligning Sahara’s financial systems with its mission of inclusive development, ensuring that resources are optimally managed to maximize social impact.
Prathima Sambram
Prathima Sambram serves as the Executive Director of Sahara, a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering inclusive healthcare, rehabilitation, and social welfare services across India. A qualified development professional, she brings a wealth of experience in designing and executing multi-sectoral programs, particularly in the fields of public health, disability care, community outreach, and rural development. Known for her meticulous attention to micro-management and operational detail, Prathima ensures that all programs are implemented with efficiency, transparency, and a deep commitment to beneficiary outcomes. Her leadership has significantly strengthened Sahara’s capacity to reach marginalized and vulnerable populations, making essential services more accessible, affordable, and sustainable. Her strategic vision and results-driven approach have been pivotal in scaling the organization's impact while upholding its mission of equity, dignity, and social empowerment.
Ravinder Rathod
Mr. Ravinder Rathod serves as the Administrative Officer at Sahara Health and Development Society, playing a key role in ensuring the organization’s smooth and accountable operations. A Commerce graduate, he brings both financial acumen and administrative discipline to his responsibilities. His core functions include overseeing transparent accounting practices, enforcing rigorous financial due diligence, managing academic institution operations, ensuring legal compliance, and coordinating banking processes and procurement activities. With a strong focus on system integrity and operational efficiency, Mr. Rathod supports the organization in maintaining high standards of governance, compliance, and resource management, contributing significantly to Sahara’s mission-driven work.
Nousheen Sultana
Nousheen Sultana is a dedicated core team member at Sahara Health and Development Society, specializing in the operations of academic and rehabilitation programs. With a strong commitment to service delivery, she ensures the seamless execution of day-to-day functions, contributing to the efficiency, consistency, and quality of Sahara’s educational and therapeutic initiatives. Her operational expertise plays a critical role in maintaining smooth workflows, coordinating program logistics, and enhancing the overall impact of Sahara’s academic and rehabilitation efforts. Through her focused and dependable approach, Nousheen helps uphold Sahara’s mission of inclusive development and capacity building.
Core Leadership Values
The principles that guide every decision, policy, and action of our Board of Directors.
Integrity
Leading with honesty, ethics, transparency, and accountability in every responsibility.
Compassion
Ensuring every decision reflects empathy, dignity, and respect for patients and families.
Innovation
Encouraging progress through modern healthcare practices, better systems, and new ideas.
Excellence
Maintaining high standards of clinical care, administration, safety, and service quality.
Leadership That Inspires Confidence
Our Board of Directors plays a vital role in shaping a future where quality healthcare, compassionate service, and institutional excellence go hand in hand. Through clear vision, strong governance, and unwavering dedication, they continue to guide the organization toward meaningful impact and lasting trust.