About the Foundation

Anisha Padukone

At LiveLoveLaugh, Anisha provides strategic leadership across program development, fundraising, policy outreach and other areas. During her tenure as the CEO, LLL has emerged as a leading voice in India’s mental health sector delivering impactful change in championing marginalised communities.

Anisha has a degree in Psychology, Sociology and Economics, and has completed a program in Strategic Nonprofit Management from Harvard Business School and Ashoka University.

She is a former member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council for Mental Health, and has played golf professionally, representing India at international tournaments.

Brian Carvalho

Brian crafts communications strategy and manages media outreach at the foundation. He has a master's degree in mass communication and is a big believer in the power of collaboration and in being a ‘student for life.’ He enjoys working closely with founders, leaders and high-performance teams to deliver great results. When he is not working, Brian loves spending time with his family. He also enjoys long-distance running and music, and has used both these passions to support fundraising efforts for a variety of causes over two decades.

Lekha Gondhkar

Lekha leverages her expertise in technology and management to lead the Foundation's digital vertical at The Live Love Laugh Foundation. Furthermore, she contributes to program, policy and communications initiatives in a supporting capacity.

Previously, she has played senior roles in leading multinational product development organizations to deliver high quality software products in global markets. Her experience in liaising with various stakeholders, including executive leadership teams, has been instrumental in driving substantial value and achieving success.

Lekha's passion for social causes and belief in the importance of impactful initiatives make her an advocate for positive change. Her zest for life, commitment-driven approach and positive attitude have been enablers in work and life.

Lekha holds a postgraduate degree in General Management from UCLA; and a certification in Leadership for Mental Health.

Matangi Jayaram

Matangi drives the design and implementation of programs at LiveLoveLaugh. With over two and a half decades of experience in both the corporate and development sectors, her interests lie at the intersection of health, program design and building partnerships with government and communities to amplify impact. In her earlier stints, she worked as Head of Partnerships at the Center for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) and as Senior Program Officer with Avahan, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s flagship HIV prevention program in India.

She is a keen follower of all forms of art with deep appreciation for Indian classical music and dance forms, enjoys the outdoors and is discovering the joys of poetry.

She holds a Masters in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from XLRI, Jamshedpur.

Merin Philip

Merin holds a Masters in Economics from Mahatma Gandhi University & a PG Diploma in Public Relations from Cochin University of Management Studies. She has taught Economics & English and her passion for eliciting the best out of people steered her into a long stint in Human Resources and ultimately into the social development sector. She has established CSR partnerships with several corporations, organized and engaged corporate volunteers in hands-on experiences with program beneficiaries and raised funds for large programs. She believes that people of all ages and from all walks of life deserve good mental health and works in the belief that good mental health is the key to comprehensive well-being. She keeps in good spirits with love and laughter from her family, friends, and a fitness routine.

Venkata Gopalakrishna

Sufia Sehr Ghori

Sufia holds a MBA in Communication Management from Symbiosis International University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Mount Carmel College. Having worked extensively towards the Digital and Social Media Marketing efforts of brands across industries like Retail, FMCG, Luxury, Auto, Corporate and Employer Branding charters for over 5 years, she has a strong understanding of the digital ecosystem. A firm believer in the transformative power of prioritizing one's mental health, she hopes that one day, seeking help for mental health becomes as normal as working out or going to the gym to keep your physical health in check. To unwind, Sufia loves cooking, travelling, trying new restaurants, spending time with her family and discovering thrilling shows to binge watch.

Pritha Banerjee

Pritha has completed her Masters in Development Studies from Azim Premji University, Bangalore and her Bachelors in Sociology and Psychology from Sophia College, Mumbai. She has been working in the development sector for the last 7 years in programmatic roles as well as partnerships and donor management roles. She has worked with organizations like Tata Trusts, Akshaya Patra Foundation, NASSCOM Foundation, Sattva Consulting, etc.

She believes that mental health is one of the most important needs for every individual without which one's journey to understanding self would not be holistic. Pritha has been trying to drive awareness and inclusion of mental health as a need in her personal as well as professional spaces. She also does theatre and has been learning a form of martial arts called Ninjitsu & strives to maximize her experiences as a key goal of her life. 

Ankita Mathews

Ankita holds a Master's degree in Development from Azim Premji University, Bengaluru and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Stella Maris College, Chennai. While she was specializing in Public Health during her master's, she developed a keen interest in pursuing a career in the area of Public Health, one of the key areas of interest being Mental Health. She is a strong advocate of mental wellness and hopes for a society where people suffering with mental illness will be treated with love and acceptance. Before joining LLL, she worked with Ernst and Young LLP as a Project Coordinator in the area of Urban Sanitation. She loves her family, dogs and a great workout routine.

Diya Kundu

Diya is a postgraduate in Agricultural Rural Development from Ramakrishna Mission, Kolkata. Her academic dissertation explored the social health status of tribal women in Jharkhand and West Bengal.

With over six years of experience, she is keen to learn how data reflects community well-being, specializing in data management, monitoring and evaluation, to support program operations, design and learning documentation. 

Diya is a strong advocate for integrating mental health awareness into development initiatives, believing that mental well-being significantly influences personal, academic, and professional outcomes. Previously, she served as Assistant Manager - Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Accountability at Railway Children India. Diya is a trained dancer. She enjoys reading detective novels and relaxing with music.

Shirsha Chandra

With a triple major in Communication and Media, Psychology, and English from Christ University, Shirsha is creative and passionate. Combining a passion for mental health advocacy with expertise in digital marketing, she strives to create a meaningful impact in everything she does. She finds solace in the world of art, using it as her creative outlet and escape.

Anjala V Sajeev

Anjala holds a Master’s in Social Work (Clinical & Community Practice) from Christ University and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. Her professional journey began as a Behavior Technician working with children on the autism spectrum. She later transitioned into public health with the OLA Foundation, where she focused on high-risk pregnancies, tribal health, migrant communities, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

At The Live Love Laugh Foundation, she contributes to the Rural Mental Health Program, supporting the mission of making mental health care accessible and inclusive for rural communities. She brings a deep passion for research, operations, and community well-being, combining empathy with an evidence-based approach in all her work.

Outside of her professional life, Anjala finds joy in nature, cooking, teaching children, and spending quality time with her loved ones.

ANNEBELLE G. CORREA

Annebelle plays the role of EA to the Director of the Foundation. She has over 15 years of experience working in Admin departments of various organizations. She holds a degree in theology & secretarial diploma. Having previously worked in the capacity of team lead and senior secretary, she brings strong planning, execution and organizing skills while managing the admin and other functional activities of the foundation. Annebelle is a team player, has an encouraging attitude and is always willing to help. Besides work, she spends her time with her family and pursues other hobbies.

Arul

Arul has an ITI background with an education in the mechanical field. He has previously worked with the Indian Army for over 18 years and has played the role of an administrator in various capacities during his tenure. Arul has also worked with Bat Wings Learning Centre in Bangalore, managing admin and event related activities. Arul’s participation in various sports has played an important role in his life. Owing to his background with the Army, Arul is committed, disciplined and dedicated to the goals and activities of the foundation. Arul currently works as an Admin Manager at the Foundation.

Raja

Raja comes with 7 years of experience in admin related activities with retail organizations like Health & Glow and Geetanjali Diamonds. He is dedicated, hard working and always ready to help anyone out with a smile. He supports Arul with day-to-day administrative tasks at the office. Raja is a foodie at heart, who also enjoys listening to music, playing on the playstation and traveling to new places.

Kala

 Kala has been a part of the LiveLoveLaugh family since inception. She is a dedicated, hard working and efficient person who always ensures everyone has their steaming cup of filter coffee to kick start the day.