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Treasurer

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Vice President, COO

Dr. Savita Date Menon

Mr. Chari is a BITS – Pilani and IIM-A alumnus, who has headed leading organizations like Nagarjuna Finance and Shaw Wallace. He has also been the Director, ICFAI – International Division. Chari is involved in RDF’s financial management strategy, giving direction to budget and accounting processes and actively involved in fundraising efforts.

Dr. Savita Date Menon is a renowned Psychologist and Wellness Specialist with a PhD in Psychology who helps clients with mental health management, psychotherapy and EAPs. She is a Director and COO at RDF. 

Mr. Sridhar Chari

Joint secretary of RDF

Ms. Vydika Rao

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Vydika is a visual designer and runs her own creative agency. She brings her design sensibilities to RDF’s branding and digital presence. She also works with the students to provide exposure to new and emerging career paths such as visual design.

Adonda Raju is a prolific archer that have found their careers through excelling at the sport. Adonda is now an Office Superintendent at the Kazipet Railway Construction Department.

Archer | 2022

Adonda Raju 

Akula  Raju 

Archer | 2022

 Akula Raju is a prolific archers that have found their careers through excelling at the sport.  Akula is the Assistant Archery Coach at Sports Authority of India working with the Odisha sub-junior National team.

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Mr. G.V.S. Prasad

Chairman 

Vice Chairman 

Mr. Arjun Rao

Mr. G V S Prasad has been the Executive Director of CfBT Education Services since 2002. He provides direction to RDF’s sustainability efforts as well as guiding RDF’s education strategy.

Mr. Arjun Rao has been a pillar of strength to RDF since inception in 1996, bringing in his expertise as the CEO of ValueLabs. He contributes strategic inputs and is instrumental in providing funding support.

Mr. Kiran Addala has been involved with RDF since 2009 and is a member of both the Finance and Capex committees. Outside of RDF, he is Director, Software Development at Infor. Over the years, he has been instrumental in leveraging MNCs like Infor, Invensys and Cognizant towards infrastructure development in Rollakal and Redlawada schools.

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 President,CEO

Mrs. Vandita Rao

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Secretary

Mr. Kiran Addala 

Mrs. Vandita Rao has been closely associated with the board since 1996 and has been the CEO of RDF since 2008. She helms the organization and provides input to the daily functioning of the organization.

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Mr. G.V.S Prasad

Chairman

Vice Chairman

Mr. Arjun Rao

Mr. G V S Prasad has been the Executive Director of CfBT Education Services since 2002. He provides direction to RDF s sustainability efforts as well as guiding RDF s education strategy.

Mr. Arjun Rao has been a pillar of strength to RDF since inception in 1996, bringing in his expertise as the CEO of ValueLabs. He contributes strategic inputs and is instrumental in providing funding support.

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Mrs. Vandita Rao

President, CEO

Secretary

Mr. Kiran Addala

Mrs. Vandita Rao has been closely associated with the board since 1996 and has been the CEO of RDF since 2008. She helms the organization and provides input to the daily functioning of the organization.

Mr. Kiran Addala has been involved with RDF since 2009 and is a member of both the Finance and Capex committees. Outside of RDF, he is Director, Software Development at Infor. Over the years, he has been instrumental in leveraging MNCs like Infor, Invensys and Cognizant towards infrastructure development in Rollakal and Redlawada schools.

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BOARD MEMBERS 

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EC Member

Ms. Neha Dharia

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EC Member

Ms. Amrapalee Dutta

Neha is RDF’s Communications and Digital Media Advisor. In 2010,she started as a volunteer to design and write RDF’s Annual Reportand write the weekly blogs. Now, as a Director, she oversees RDF’sCommunications programme.

A Life Skill, Behavioral, and Communication Training Specialist with a Bachelor’s in Mass Communication and Video Production. She holds a Life Coach certification and has completed a course in Forensic Psychology. With extensive leadership experience, she specializes in staff development, coaching, and content design. As a committed volunteer, she has helped improve teachers’ Englih communication.skills.

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EC Member

Ms. Rachna Rao

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Co-founder of Homegrown Produce India, having graduated from Bournemouth University, UK. She brings a diverse range of experiences to the table, with expertise in land restoration, agricultural projects, rural employment and development, food processing units, and hospitality F&a  projects.

Adonda Raju is a prolific archer that have found their careers through excelling at the sport. Adonda is now an Office Superintendent at the Kazipet Railway Construction Department.

Archer | 2022

Adonda Raju 

Akula  Raju 

Archer | 2022

 Akula Raju is a prolific archers that have found their careers through excelling at the sport.  Akula is the Assistant Archery Coach at Sports Authority of India working with the Odisha sub-junior National team.

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Mr. Krishna Babu Cherukuri

EC Member

EC Member

Mr. Y.R. Mohana Rao

A seasoned Chartered Accountan with a 45-year career, currently practicing as a partner at M/s C K S Associates. Beyond his professional role, he actively engages in social and charitable causes, serving as a Trustee for Spandana “We Respond” and advising The Alladi Memorial Foundation. Mr. Cherukuri extends his expertise to support RDF in FCRA matters, showcasing his commitment to the organization’s regulatory and financial needs.

Mr. Ram Mohan Rao Yarrapothu is a seasoned professional with expertise in HR, industrial relations, legal, and admin functions. He leads Sparsh, a top hospice in Hyderabad, and has been involved with the Rural Development Foundation as a Director and former COO since 2015. An active Rotarian, he also has experience in CSR projects within banking and agri-business.

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EC Member

Mr. Francis Joseph

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EC Member

Mr. Hemant Agarwal

Mr. Francis Joseph has more than 20 years of Management experience in School Education. He has extensively worked in establishing and managing more than 40 schools for one of India’s largest singly owned/managed & non-franchised educational group as its COO.

Mr. Francis Joseph has more than 20 years of Management experience in School Education. He has extensively worked in establishing and managing more than 40 schools for one of India’s largest singly owned/managed & non-franchised educational group as its COO.

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EC MEMBERS 

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With every year more village children receive quality education, setting the foundation for brighter futures for themselves and their communities. RDF is proud of the individual accomplishments of its alumni, who achieved success in various ways, higher education, sporting careers or even as teachers and police officers. RDF alumni have not forgotten RDF’s contribution to their success and have been giving back to the school. Some highlights include:

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BOARD MEMBERS

Mr. G V S Prasad has been the Executive Director of CfBT Education Services since 2002. He provides direction to RDF’s sustainability efforts as well as guiding RDF’s education strategy.

Chairman

Mr. G.V.S. Prasad

Mrs. Vandita Rao has been closely associated with the board since 1996 and has been the CEO of RDF since 2008. She helms the organization and provides input to the daily functioning of the organization.

 President,

Chief Executive Officer

Mrs. Vandita Rao

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Mr. Kiran Addala has been involved with RDF since 2009 and is a member of both the Finance and Capex committees. Outside of RDF, he is Director, Software Development at Infor. Over the years, he has been instrumental in leveraging MNCs like Infor, Invensys and Cognizant towards infrastructure development in Rollakal and Redlawada schools.

Secretary

Mr. Kiran Addala 

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Mr. Kiran Addala has been involved with RDF since 2009 and is a member of both the Finance and Capex committees. Outside of RDF, he is Director, Software Development at Infor. Over the years, he has been instrumental in leveraging MNCs like Infor, Invensys and Cognizant towards infrastructure development in Rollakal and Redlawada schools.

Secretary

Mr. Kiran Addala 

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A seasoned Chartered Accountan with a 45-year career, currently practicing as a partner at M/s C K S Associates. Beyond his professional role, he actively engages in social and charitable causes, serving as a Trustee for Spandana “We Respond” and advising The Alladi Memorial Foundation. Mr. Cherukuri extends his expertise to support RDF in FCRA matters, showcasing his commitment to the organization’s regulatory and financial needs.

EC Member

Mr. Francis Joseph has more than 20 years of Management experience in School Education. He has extensively worked in establishing and managing more than 40 schools for one of India’s largest singly owned/managed & non-franchised educational group as its COO.

EC Member

Mr. Francis Joseph

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Dr. Savita Date Menon is a renowned Psychologist and Wellness Specialist with a PhD in Psychology who helps clients with mental health management, psychotherapy and EAPs. She is a Director and COO at RDF. 

Vice President, COO

Dr. Savita Date Menon

Dr. Savita Date Menon is a renowned Psychologist and Wellness Specialist with a PhD in Psychology who helps clients with mental health management, psychotherapy and EAPs. She is a Director and COO at RDF. 

Vice President, COO

Dr. Savita Date Menon

Dr. Savita Date Menon is a renowned Psychologist and Wellness Specialist with a PhD in Psychology who helps clients with mental health management, psychotherapy and EAPs. She is a Director and COO at RDF. 

Vice President, COO

Dr. Savita Date Menon

Dr. Savita Date Menon is a renowned Psychologist and Wellness Specialist with a PhD in Psychology who helps clients with mental health management, psychotherapy and EAPs. She is a Director and COO at RDF. 

Vice President, COO

Dr. Savita Date Menon

Dr. Savita Date Menon is a renowned Psychologist and Wellness Specialist with a PhD in Psychology who helps clients with mental health management, psychotherapy and EAPs. She is a Director and COO at RDF. 

Vice President, COO

Dr. Savita Date Menon

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Mr. G.V.S. Prasad

Chairman

Mr. G V S Prasad has been the Executive Director of CfBT Education Services since 2002. He provides direction to RDF’s sustainability efforts as well as guiding RDF’s education strategy.

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Mr. Arjun Rao

Vice Chairman 

Mr. Arjun Rao has been a pillar of strength to RDF since inception in 1996, bringing in his expertise as the CEO of ValueLabs. He contributes strategic inputs and is instrumental in providing funding support.

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Mrs. Vandita Rao

 President, CEO

Mrs. Vandita Rao has been closely associated with the board since 1996 and has been the CEO of RDF since 2008. She helms the organization and provides input to the daily functioning of the organization.

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Mr. Kiran Addala 

Secretary

Mr. Kiran Addala has been involved with RDF since 2009 and is a member of both the Finance and Capex committees. Outside of RDF, he is Director, Software Development at Infor. Over the years, he has been instrumental in leveraging MNCs like Infor, Invensys and Cognizant towards infrastructure development in Rollakal and Redlawada schools.

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Ms. Vydika Rao

Joint Secretary of RDF

Vydika is a visual designer and runs her own creative agency. She brings her design sensibilities to RDF’s branding and digital presence. She also works with the students to provide exposure to new and emerging career paths such as visual design.

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Mr. Krishna Babu Cherukuri

EC Member

A seasoned Chartered Accountan with a 45-year career, currently practicing as a partner at M/s C K S Associates. Beyond his professional role, he actively engages in social and charitable causes, serving as a Trustee for Spandana “We Respond” and advising The Alladi Memorial Foundation. Mr. Cherukuri extends his expertise to support RDF in FCRA matters, showcasing his commitment to the organization’s regulatory and financial needs.

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Mr. Y.R. Mohana Rao

EC Member

Mr. Ram Mohan Rao Yarrapothu is a seasoned professional with expertise in HR, industrial relations, legal, and admin functions. He leads Sparsh, a top hospice in Hyderabad, and has been involved with the Rural Development Foundation as a Director and former COO since 2015. An active Rotarian, he also has experience in CSR projects within banking and agri-business.

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Mr. Sridhar Chari

Treasurer

Mr. Chari is a BITS – Pilani and IIM-A alumnus, who has headed leading organizations like Nagarjuna Finance and Shaw Wallace. He has also been the Director, ICFAI – International Division. Chari is involved in RDF’s financial management strategy, giving direction to budget and accounting processes and actively involved in fundraising efforts.

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Dr. Savita Date Menon

Vice President, COO

Dr. Savita Date Menon is a renowned Psychologist and Wellness Specialist with a PhD in Psychology who helps clients with mental health management, psychotherapy and EAPs. She is a Director and COO at RDF. 

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Mr. Francis Joseph

EC Member

Mr. Francis Joseph has more than 20 years of Management experience in School Education. He has extensively worked in establishing and managing more than 40 schools for one of India’s largest singly owned/managed & non-franchised educational group as its COO.

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Mr. Hemant Agarwal

EC Member

Mr. Hemant Agarwal is a noted advertising professional, headingAssociated Advertising. He is Founder Member of AdvertisingClub, Hyderabad – a federation of agencies & clients; Member,Executive Committee, AAAI – the apex body of advertising agenciesin the country.

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Ms. Rachna Rao

EC Member

Co-founder of Homegrown Produce India, having graduated from Bournemouth University, UK. She brings a diverse range of experiences to the table, with expertise in land restoration, agricultural projects, rural employment and development, food processing units, and hospitality F&a  projects.

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Ms. Neha Dharia

EC Member

Neha is RDF’s Communications and Digital Media Advisor. In 2010,she started as a volunteer to design and write RDF’s Annual Reportand write the weekly blogs. Now, as a Director, she oversees RDF’sCommunications programme.

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Ms. Amrapalee Dutta

EC Member

A Life Skill, Behavioral, and Communication Training Specialist with a Bachelor’s in Mass Communication and Video Production. She holds a Life Coach certification and has completed a course in Forensic Psychology. With extensive leadership experience, she specializes in staff development, coaching, and content design. As a committed volunteer, she has helped improve teachers’ Englih communication.skills.

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