Meet Our Teams

Meet Our Teams

After working collaboratively for many years, our dedicated team is excited to embark on the next chapter of our journey at Impact Veritas. Together, we have expertise in various sectors, such as mental health, disability, women’s health, gender parity, diversity, emergency relief and sustainable development.

Uma Sunder

A dedicated professional renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and her expertise in crafting efficient monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Shubha Murthi

Her last held position was as the Deputy Chief Operating officer of SOS Children’s Villages International with 32+ years in the social development sector.

OUR MENTOR

Chris Underhill

Let’s meet Chris Underhill, a global influencer and a veteran social entrepreneur. Beyond his pivotal role with Impact Veritas as a mentor and advisor, Chris extends his mentorship to a diverse array of organisations and their leaders. His guidance encompasses a wide spectrum of fields, from mental health advocacy, the promotion of eldership in the context of social entrepreneurship, and combating human trafficking. Chris’s remarkable contributions to social enterprise have garnered him numerous accolades, including an MBE from Her Majesty the Queen in 1999, the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, the Schwab Foundation Award for Social Entrepreneurship, and he is a Senior Ashoka Fellow.

Our Associates

Dr. Rima Ghosh Patranabish

Researcher and Communicator …

Peter Yaro

public mental health specialist…

Mary Stella

Community Empowerment expert…

Dr. Fizza Yasmeen

Mental health and vocational advocate…

At Impact Veritas, we don’t just offer consultancy services; we offer a partnership dedicated to truth, integrity, and transformative impact

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Uma Sunder

Meet Uma Sunder! a dedicated professional renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and her expertise in crafting efficient monitoring and evaluation frameworks. She is committed to ensuring your projects remain on course and achieve their intended outcomes. Whether tasked with designing robust MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) systems, developing data management solutions, conducting comprehensive evaluations, or creating extensive training materials, Uma seamlessly combines her analytical acumen with a creative approach. Proficient in a diverse array of IT tools, she adeptly transforms intricate data into actionable insights, guaranteeing precise monitoring and reporting for optimal impact

Uma Sunder

Meet Uma Sunder! a dedicated professional renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and her expertise in crafting efficient monitoring and evaluation frameworks. She is committed to ensuring your projects remain on course and achieve their intended outcomes. Whether tasked with designing robust MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) systems, developing data management solutions, conducting comprehensive evaluations, or creating extensive training materials, Uma seamlessly combines her analytical acumen with a creative approach. Proficient in a diverse array of IT tools, she adeptly transforms intricate data into actionable insights, guaranteeing precise monitoring and reporting for optimal impact

Shubha Murthi

Here is Shubha Murthi! a seasoned professional with 32+ years in the social development sector. Her last held position was as the Deputy Chief Operating officer of SOS Children’s Villages International. She is known for her fair & resolute leadership, excelling at nurturing and empowering teams to realise their full potential. Her expertise spans child rights, gender parity, emergency relief, sustainable development & negotiations with multiple governments. During her work life she has worked in and with 04 continents covering over 65 countries. Her career in multicultural environments has taught her to leverage differences in traversing complex situations, upholding the interests of varied stakeholders and finding solutions. Her passion for making a difference, her ability to navigate complexities, and her dedication to fostering growth and inclusivity make her a true catalyst for driving positive transformations. Her empathy & eye for detail makes her an able Leadership / Self-development coach. Government of Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia have bestowed her with awards recognising her services.

Shubha Murthi

Here is Shubha Murthi! a seasoned professional with 32+ years in the social development sector. Her last held position was as the Deputy Chief Operating officer of SOS Children’s Villages International. She is known for her fair & resolute leadership, excelling at nurturing and empowering teams to realise their full potential. Her expertise spans child rights, gender parity, emergency relief, sustainable development & negotiations with multiple governments. During her work life she has worked in and with 04 continents covering over 65 countries. Her career in multicultural environments has taught her to leverage differences in traversing complex situations, upholding the interests of varied stakeholders and finding solutions. Her passion for making a difference, her ability to navigate complexities, and her dedication to fostering growth and inclusivity make her a true catalyst for driving positive transformations. Her empathy & eye for detail makes her an able Leadership / Self-development coach. Government of Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia have bestowed her with awards recognising her services.

Dr. Rima Ghosh Patranabish

Rima has been involved in research, communication, advocacy, training and M&E of intervention programmes in the development sector for almost two decades. Her expertise lies in the domains of health in general, women’s health and mental health in particular, gender empowerment, gender and sexual diversity and inclusion and issues of the marginalised groups. She is passionate about communicating her work through an easy-to-understand language and adapting them for varied and wider target groups. She has published books and articles and presented her work in international conferences. She holds a PhD, an M.Phil. and a Master’s Degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Dr. Rima Ghosh Patranabish

Rima has been involved in research, communication, advocacy, training and M&E of intervention programmes in the development sector for almost two decades. Her expertise lies in the domains of health in general, women’s health and mental health in particular, gender empowerment, gender and sexual diversity and inclusion and issues of the marginalised groups. She is passionate about communicating her work through an easy-to-understand language and adapting them for varied and wider target groups. She has published books and articles and presented her work in international conferences. She holds a PhD, an M.Phil. and a Master’s Degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Peter Yaro

Peter Yaro is a passionate mental health advocate, and social development worker. He has over two decades of experience, in leading development programmes in multicultural contexts working with, some of the poorest, from deprived and remote locations of Ghana. Peter is currently the Executive Director of BasicNeeds-Ghana, the organisation he has been in, over the last 18 years. He has worked with several NGOs, including Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), ActionAid and World Neighbors and a stint with the civil service of Ghana in the Centre for National Culture of the National Commission on Culture.

Peter Yaro

Peter Yaro is a passionate mental health advocate, and social development worker. He has over two decades of experience, in leading development programmes in multicultural contexts working with, some of the poorest, from deprived and remote locations of Ghana. Peter is currently the Executive Director of BasicNeeds-Ghana, the organisation he has been in, over the last 18 years. He has worked with several NGOs, including Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), ActionAid and World Neighbors and a stint with the civil service of Ghana in the Centre for National Culture of the National Commission on Culture.

Mary Stella

Stella is a seasoned Social Development professional, brings over 35 years of experience in empowering marginalized communities, particularly youth, women, and children. Currently, as a Principal Consultant at the PANIIT ALUMNI FOUNDATION, she plays a pivotal role in guiding business development and project management teams, with a strong emphasis on gender diversity. Stella's distinguished career includes ground-breaking contributions at CII, where she influenced private sector engagement in Skills Development, Disaster Management, Affirmative Action, and more. She's been a member of government-appointed committees and continues to collaborate with IIT Madras for impactful project implementation.

Mary Stella

Stella is a seasoned Social Development professional, brings over 35 years of experience in empowering marginalized communities, particularly youth, women, and children. Currently, as a Principal Consultant at the PANIIT ALUMNI FOUNDATION, she plays a pivotal role in guiding business development and project management teams, with a strong emphasis on gender diversity. Stella's distinguished career includes ground-breaking contributions at CII, where she influenced private sector engagement in Skills Development, Disaster Management, Affirmative Action, and more. She's been a member of government-appointed committees and continues to collaborate with IIT Madras for impactful project implementation.

Dr. Fizza Yasmeen

Fizza is the Founder and CEO of Shining Star Vocational Institute, passionately advocates for vulnerable women, especially those with psychosocial disabilities. As the former CEO of Basic Needs Pakistan, her experience in mental health, community mobilization, and empowerment is exceptional. Dr Yasmeen excels in community development, strategic planning, and mental health training. She collaborates with global organizations like WHO, CBM, and Grand Challenges Canada, and serves as Convener of FPCCI's Mental Health and Development Committee. Her mission is to empower marginalized women through mental health integration and vocational skills, fostering resilience and inclusion.

Dr. Fizza Yasmeen

Fizza is the Founder and CEO of Shining Star Vocational Institute, passionately advocates for vulnerable women, especially those with psychosocial disabilities. As the former CEO of Basic Needs Pakistan, her experience in mental health, community mobilization, and empowerment is exceptional. Dr Yasmeen excels in community development, strategic planning, and mental health training. She collaborates with global organizations like WHO, CBM, and Grand Challenges Canada, and serves as Convener of FPCCI's Mental Health and Development Committee. Her mission is to empower marginalized women through mental health integration and vocational skills, fostering resilience and inclusion.