Board of Directors

Mr. G.V.S. Prasad, Chairman

Mr. G V S Prasad is the Executive Director of CfBT Education Services since 2002. He is a Chartered Accountant with thirteen years of experience in project finance, financial consulting, promotion of co-operative banks, audits, taxation and training.  In his role as Chairman of the Board at RDF, he provides strategic inputs and direction to RDF’s sustainability efforts.

Mr. Arjun Rao, Vice Chairman

Arjun Rao joined the board in 2010, bringing in his expertise as the CEO of Value Labs. What inspires him about RDF is the commitment to serve children in rural areas, giving them the highest breed of education, and the strong base of values and character within the RDF family. He contributes strategic input at the board level and helps with funding.

Mrs. Vandita Rao, Chief Executive Officer

Involved with the board since 1996, Vandita Rao has been the CEO of RDF since 2008. She is inspired by the rural childrens’ innocent and happy faces even though they have challenges every day! She contributes to RDF her time, energy and financial assistance.

Mr. Uttam Kumar, Treasurer
Involved with RDF since 2006, Mr. Kumar took on the role as treasurer in 2009. As treasurer, he liases with the school accounts team, as well as the auditor to ensure the accuracy of RDF’s finances. He brings with him his expertise as Managing Director of Deccan Granites Limited. He contributes strategic vision as well as financial assistance to RDF.

 

Mr. Kiran Addala, Director
Involved since 2009, Mr. Addala is a member of both the finance and education committees. Outside of RDF, he works as an Engineer/Manager for Infor. What inspires him about RDF is that it is transforming lives in the villages and working hard to educate children in these areas. Within RDF, he hopes to set up sustainable processes and systems, a long term donor base, and he will also aid in infrastructure consolidation.

 

Mrs. Neena Rao, Director

Involved with RDF since 2011, Mrs. Neena Rao has a  unique blend of an interdisciplinary academic training, implementation (practical experience) and passion that is necessary to be effective in developmental work. She has handled large scale projects in Natural Resource Management, Rural Livelihoods & Sustainable Development, Environment & Rural Development Policies. She provides strategic analysis and insights to steer RDF’s sustainability and fundraising efforts.

Mrs. Deepika Rao, Director