Meet the Founder, Our Executive Board Members and Heads of Departments

Founding Leadership

Adrija Mukherjee

Adrija Mukherjee

Founder

Meet Adrija Mukherjee,Founder of JAAGO and the visionary who turned a dream into a movement. Driven by a deep belief in education, she built JAAGO with compassion and courage.

She is not only a leader but a storyteller, a dreamer, and a tireless advocate for children’s rights and community empowerment. Under her guidance, JAAGO has grown into a thriving platform for learning, creativity, and social responsibility, where every child is given the opportunity to shine. Adrija’s leadership is defined by her ability to inspire, her commitment to integrity, and her unwavering faith in the power of collective action. She leads with heart, dreams with purpose, and proves every day that one person’s vision can ignite a whole generation.
Anish Mukherjee

Anish Mukherjee

Associate Founder

Meet Anish Mukherjee, The Legacy Builder and the steady force behind JAAGO’s growth. He ensures that passion is turned into sustainable structure.

Yes, Mukherjee, as in the brother of Adrija, founder of JAAGO. But Anish is much more than a title, he is the guiding hand that helps turn vision into structure, and passion into sustainable impact. With a sharp strategic mind and a calm leadership style, Anish ensures that JAAGO’s mission remains strong, scalable, and future-ready. He believes in building systems that last, communities that grow, and values that remain unshaken even when times get tough. Anish is the kind of leader who works quietly behind the scenes, but whose influence is felt in every success story, every milestone, and every life changed. He is the legacy builder, creating not just an organization, but a movement that will continue long after today.

The Executive Board

Gahana Ray

Gahana Ray

Marketing Director

Meet Gahana Ray,Marketing Director and the creative strategist behind JAAGO’s voice. With a blend of sharp insight and artistic flair, Gahana shapes the way JAAGO connects with the world. She believes that marketing is more than promotion,it’s about building trust, sparking curiosity, and sharing stories that matter. With a keen understanding of audience, message, and impact, she crafts campaigns that are both meaningful and memorable. Gahana brings a calm confidence and a strong sense of purpose to her work, guiding teams with clarity, creativity, and heart. Driven by passion and grounded in strategy, Gahana is the kind of leader who inspires others to dream bigger while staying true to the core values that define JAAGO.

Shirsa Chakraborty

Shirsa Chakraborty

Content Director

Meet Shirsa Chakraborty,Content Director and the creative heartbeat of JAAGO’s storytelling. With a love for words and a sharp eye for meaning, Shirsa crafts content that educates, inspires, and connects. She blends creativity with strategy, ensuring every message reflects the values and impact of JAAGO. A thoughtful leader and generous mentor, Shirsa thrives on helping others find their voice and share their stories with confidence. Warm, witty, and deeply passionate, she believes that strong storytelling has the power to spark change and bring communities closer.

Adrija Bhanja

Adrija Bhanja

Organising Director

Meet Adrija Bhanja,Organising Director and the architect of JAAGO’s seamless coordination. With a natural talent for planning, teamwork, and leadership, Adrija turns ideas into action with precision and care. She thrives on building strong systems, ensuring that every initiative is executed smoothly, efficiently, and with purpose. Her leadership style blends discipline with empathy, making her a trusted guide for teams and a dependable organizer for the entire organization. Adrija believes that impact is created not only by passion but also by structure,and she brings both in equal measure. With her at the helm of organization, JAAGO’s events, programs, and campaigns run like clockwork, powered by a blend of creativity, coordination, and commitment. She is the quiet force that keeps the heart of JAAGO beating steadily.

Judhajit Hore

Judhajit Hore

Learning & Curriculum Director

Meet Judhajit Hore,Learning and Curriculum Director, shaping minds and futures. With a deep commitment to education and innovation, Judhajit designs learning journeys that are thoughtful, inclusive, and impactful. He believes in education as a tool for empowerment, blending structure with creativity to inspire both learners and educators. Insightful and forward-thinking, he ensures that every curriculum carries meaning beyond the classroom.

Parthiv Rana

Parthiv Rana

Assistant Content Director

Meet Parthiv Rana,Assistant Content Director and the creative mind behind JAAGO’s storytelling. With a passion for ideas and a talent for shaping them into meaningful content, Parthiv helps bring the organization’s message to life across platforms. He blends creativity with clarity, ensuring every piece of content reflects JAAGO’s mission, values, and impact. Curious, innovative, and detail-oriented, Parthiv believes that powerful stories can inspire action, spark hope, and build a stronger community.

Aratrika Biswas

Aratrika Biswas

Financial Manager

Meet Aratrika Biswas,Financial Manager and the steward of JAAGO’s financial integrity. With precision, transparency, and a strong sense of accountability, Aratrika ensures that every resource is managed with care and purpose. She brings structure to numbers and clarity to decision-making, enabling the organization to turn vision into sustainable action. Thoughtful, reliable, and detail-driven, Aratrika believes that responsible financial management is the foundation of lasting impact.

Soubarna Mukherjee

Soubarna Mukherjee

HR Manager

Meet Soubarna Mukherjee,HR Manager and the anchor of JAAGO’s people-first culture. With a strong sense of responsibility and a genuine care for individuals, Soubarna ensures that systems, policies, and people work in harmony. She brings clarity to complexity, fairness to decision-making, and empathy to every interaction. A steady leader and trusted guide, Soubarna believes that a supportive workplace isn’t just built,it’s thoughtfully nurtured, every day.

Swaraj Samanta

Swaraj Samanta

Assistant HR Manager

Meet Swaraj Samanta,Assistant HR Manager and the quiet force behind strong teams. With an instinct for people and an eye for potential, Swaraj works tirelessly to ensure that every individual at JAAGO feels valued, supported, and heard. Balancing structure with empathy, he helps nurture a healthy workplace culture where collaboration thrives. Calm, dependable, and deeply people-oriented, Swaraj believes that when people grow, organizations flourish.

Laiba Javed

Laiba Javed

PR Manager

Meet Laiba Javed,PR Manager and the voice of JAAGO to the world. A natural storyteller with a strategic mind, Laiba crafts narratives that reflect the heart, impact, and vision of the organization. From shaping public perception to building meaningful relationships, she ensures that JAAGO’s work resonates far beyond its immediate community. Creative, composed, and passionately driven, Laiba knows how to make purpose speak louder.

Heads of Departments

Shoi Ghosh & Ritam Chakraborty

Field Work HoDs

Meet Shoi Ghosh and Ritam Chakraborty,Field Work HoDs and the backbone of on-ground impact.

Srijit Ghosal

Photography HoD

Meet Srijit Ghosal,Photography HoD and the visual storyteller of JAAGO.

Sayan Roy

Event Production HoD

Meet Sayan Roy,Event Production HoD and the mastermind behind seamless experiences.

Saabit Al Faisal Khan

Graphics HoD

Meet Saabit Al Faisal Khan,Graphics HoD and the architect of visual identity.