Our Team

We are all together

At We Grow Forest Foundation, we have a team of dedicated tree huggers, environmentalists, and conservation experts, who bring years of experience to our young organisation. Our team members are zealous about carrying forward the Foundation’s vision while planting a brighter, greener tomorrow for all. As a team, we ensure that we have plant-y of time for learning because that never ends. Does it?

Ammini

Chief Patron

Ammini

Chief Patron

Mrs Ammini serves as the Chief Patron of We Grow Forest Foundation. She plays a key role in the organisation, imparting her wisdom on several issues concerning nature conservation. Mrs Ammini is a retired government official from the Government of Kerala. She brings a wealth of experience of more than 45 years to the organisation. She is a true nature lover, committed to making the planet go green. Mrs Ammini is also involved in women empowerment activities conducted by the Women Circle wing of We Grow Forest Foundation.

Dr Meera

Chairwoman

Dr Meera

Chairwoman

Dr Meera Asmi serves as the Chairwoman of We Grow Forest Foundation. She is the organisation's guiding force, supporting the broader campaign's function, promoting the activities, and encouraging all with a vision and guidance. She leads We Grow Forest Foundation's eMagazine "The Sound of Forest" as the Managing Editor and writes articles about the environment and urban forestry. She is a Post Graduate in Management, specialised in Human Resources. She has more than 20 years of experience in the management sector and community development.

Aparna

Managing Trustee

Aparna

Managing Trustee

Aparna Anand is the founder and Managing Trustee of We Grow Forest Foundation. She leads the Foundation's corporate strategy and efforts that enable the organisation to deliver on its mission and impact. Aparna brings over 18 years of experience in corporate management, philanthropy, and non-profit partnerships. She is also the Managing Trustee of Environmental NGOs of India (ENGOI). She is the Kerala State Vice President of WICCI - Women's Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - A National Business Chamber for Women.

Anjali

Director - Education & Publications

Anjali

Director - Education & Publications

Anjali Asmi is one of the founder trustees of We Grow Forest Foundation. As the youngest member of the We Grow forest Foundation team, Anjali works as the Director of Education and Publications. She understands the organisation's role in building a team that accelerates growth. Anjali is genuine about making a positive impact in people's lives through her work and is excited to drive this by being in the Foundation. She is also the founder trustee of Environmental NGOs of India. Anjali is pursuing her Graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Merin

Director - Communications & Media

Merin

Director - Communications & Media

Apart from being a Member Trustee, Merin Jacob serves as the Community Engagement, and Club Manager of We Grow Forest Foundation. She strives to manage the strategies for people's engagement, both in and out of the workplace, creating opportunities to support the organisation's sustainable goals and implementing and guiding activities that promote club events. Merin is also responsible for supervising community relations volunteer activities and initiatives to provide leadership and support to the Community Engagement programs and guides the communications & promotions team. Merin Jacob completed her Master's in Community Science.

Aarya

Communications Associate

Aarya

Communications Associate

As a Communications Associate, Aarya Asmi takes care of the administration of all internal and external communications for the organisation, creates affiliations with organisations and individuals, and ensures consistent and engaging communication. She assists in establishing calls, newsletters, e-mails, and other modes of communications with the outside world, analyses data, and focuses on improving performance and processes to better support volunteers. Aarya is currently associating with We Grow Forest Foundation because of her interest in forests and ecological conservation.

Aarsha

Fundraising Associate

Aarsha

Fundraising Associate

Aarsha Asmi is an environmental conservation activist and currently is the Fundraising Associate of We Grow Forest Foundation. She is in charge of overseeing the events carried out and actively assists in fundraising programs. Aarsha is very good at working with other departments to raise awareness on environmental issues and ensure goodwill among the general public. She is a nature activist, has a strong desire for nature conservation, and encourages the importance of conservation practices among her friends and relatives.

Gayathri

Club Memberships

Gayathri

Club Memberships

As the Manager – Club Membership, Gayathri Sairam oversees all the activities of the club memberships. She is the first point of contact for all public inquiries into club membership. Her job profile includes supporting the broader club activities, urban/street forestry, managing club registrations, and data management. Gayathri is a motivator who inspires her team with a clear vision of the organisation's future. She is a Bhajan Singer and spends her free time exploring her skills in organic farming, indoor gardening, and travelling.

Alinta

Green Consciousness

Alinta

Green Consciousness

Alinta Antony is the Manager of the Green Consciousness Department of We Grow Forest Foundation. Being a Nature Enthusiast, she creates awareness about the importance of protecting nature. Alinta is responsible for conducting campaigns, workshops, seminars, and awareness classes on green consciousness. She builds a nature concerning mind in every individual by shifting people's perspectives and urging them to follow eco-friendly behaviours. Alinta is a postgraduate in M.Sc Botany from Madras Christian College, Chennai. Being a passionate nature photographer and a researcher, she educates people more about building a healthy environment.

Katerina

International Operations

Leena

Director - Finance

Leena

Director - Finance

Apart from being a Member Trustee, Leena Nair works as a finance manager, in charge of the financial accounts. She is responsible for recording and maintaining all financial aspects of the organisation's programs. She ensures that reporting is completed and submitted on time. Leena is a Postgraduate in Business Administration from the University of Kerala. Apart from being the Finance Manager, Leena is also the Trustee of We Grow Forest Foundation. Her passion for nature conversation and earnest interest in the concept of urban forestry made her associate with We Grow Forest Foundation.

Anupama

Tree Officer

Anupama

Tree Officer

Anupama Anand is the Board Member and Tree Officer at We Grow Forest Foundation. She has the skills in organisational knowledge, fundraising, cultivating and recruiting volunteers, and understanding the financial statements. As a Tree Officer, she manages the tree planting activities and guides the planting of trees. She also manages the Plant/Gift activity of We Grow Forest Foundation. She mentors and supervises her peers and young people on how to plant trees, take care of trees and build forests. She also organises activities for the upliftment of women, children, and senior citizens.

Sandra

Operations Associate

Sandra

Operations Associate

Being an Operations Associate of We Grow Forest Foundation, Sandra Thomas takes care of Marine Littering & Sustainable Beach Management projects. She coordinates, manages and executes clean-up activities and awareness campaigns for the Sea of Change programme. She is indulged in handling projects related to waste management, marine littering, ecosystem restoration, and other related efforts. Sandra completed her BSc Honours in Cooperation & Banking from Kerala Agricultural University and currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management from the Indian Institute of Forest Management. She is an artist with a deep passion for nature.

Drishya

Operations Associate

Drishya

Operations Associate

As an operations associate at We Grow Forest Foundation, Drishya is responsible for the development of planning, directing, implementing and coordinating the organization's activities and projects. She is also a vital part of the Carbon Neutrality Programme of We Grow Forest Foundation. She handles various nature conservation programs, seminars and projects. Her passion for nature conversation and earnest interest in the concept of urban forestry made her associate with We Grow Forest Foundation. Drishya is a postgraduate in Environmental Sciences from Pondicherry University. In her free time, she loves to travel and watch movies.

Sajaras

Director - Digital Platform

Sajaras

Director - Digital Platform

Sajaras Keethedath brings years of inspirational leadership and process to our organisation. He brings years of experience in software engineering and is our Director of Digital Platform. Sajaras is a remote workforce culture enthusiast known for building culturally diverse, high-performance team-centric units. He is in charge of overseeing and controlling all development programs related to the digitalisation of the We Grow Forest Foundation from concept, development, planning, directing, implementation, and coordination of the digital platform's strategy. He is a true nature lover and is interested in making the planet go green.

Rahul

Director - Creative Studio

Rahul

Director - Creative Studio

As the Director of the Creative Studio, Rahul R.V brings deep expertise in the design and production of visual materials and media used for promotion, broadcast, web development, and the design & production of eMagazine from the Foundation. He works directly with other team members to help us grow our impact and nature conservation in the creative media and build digital connections. Rahul is the first point of contact for all web and visual media-related queries, and he guides the rest of the team on creative department matters. He is passionate about travelling and exploring new places.

Likhit

Digital Platform

Likhit

Digital Platform

Being the Team Lead for the Digital Platform - Virtual Name Connect, Likhit N Krishnan is constantly exploring the technical field to be updated about the latest technologies and uses them to provide digital products with comprehensive functionality and a satisfying user experience. Likhit is in charge of contributing features and updates for the digital products and leading a team of equally talented, brilliant minds. Likhit is a B.Tech Graduate in Computer Science and Engineering from Abdul Kalam Technological University. He is an enthusiastic learner who loves solving problems to make the world better.

Rony

Operations Associate

Rony

Operations Associate

As the Operations Associate of We Grow Forest Foundation, Rony M Roy is involved in the development of various activities and projects. His focus is to achieve sustainable solutions to the various social challenges in the environmental sector. He develops new perspectives toward a sustainable society, habitats and ecosystems. Moreover, it focuses on Climate Change issues and their repercussions on society. Rony is an ardent nature photographer and a technology enthusiast who provides the latest technical guidance to the team’s nature building activities. Learning about the importance of technology in nature conservation is his favourite pastime.

Rahul Goud

Operations Associate

Rahul Goud

Operations Associate

Rahul Goud works as an Operations Associate and coordinates multiple projects in our organisation, making sure that they benefit each other by aligning with the sustainable goals. He is tasked with developing activities to support the organisation's nature conservational activities and creating and managing long-term justifiable nature goals. He is also in charge of developing operating plans for different programs and activities and finding nature conservation funding proposals. Rahul is a Chemical Engineer from Gujarat Technological University, currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management from the Indian Institute of Forest Management.

Dasarath

Green Entertainment

Dasarath

Green Entertainment

Dasarath N V is the Manager of the Green Entertainment Department of We Grow Forest Foundation. He is responsible for planning, organising and conducting nature conservation programs and activities, guiding trekking groups, and other green consciousness building activities. He focuses on inspiring the participants to the serene wildness, giving a unique insight into the ecosystems of the destination and motivating them to take an active role in preserving the wilderness for a better tomorrow. He has completed his Graduation in Forestry from Dehradun. He enjoys hiking and travelling, pursuing his genuine passion for nature.

Ranju

Operations Associate

Ranju

Operations Associate

Ranju Krishnan works as Operations Associate and coordinates multiple projects in our organisation, making sure that they benefit each other by aligning with the sustainable goals.

Yasir

Operations Associate

Ujwal

Operations Associate

Ujwal

Operations Associate

As the Operations Associate of We Grow Forest Foundation, Ujwal is involved in the development of various activities and projects. His focus is to achieve sustainable solutions to the various social challenges in the environmental sector. He develops new perspectives toward a sustainable society, habitats and ecosystems. Moreover, it focuses on Climate Change issues and their repercussions on society.

Syed

Director - Green Consulting & Events

Syed

Director - Green Consulting & Events

Syed Ali serves as Secretary to the Board of Trustees and acts as Chief Executive Officer of the organisation. He is a management consultant by profession and an environmentalist at heart. As a Secretary, Syed provides advice and guidance to the Managing Trustee, Board of Trustees, other Advisory Board Members, and the Executive Management Team. He ensures that the Foundation's activities are conducted with integrity, accountability, and in accordance with national standards and regulations. Syed Ali has completed his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom.