Our Team


Board Members


P Vijayalakshmi

P Vijayalakshmi

Board Member

Brings 30+ years of distinguished leadership in grassroots community development. Recognized expert in designing and implementing scalable child nutrition programs. Translates decades of direct field experience into high-level organizational strategy. Serves as a vital institutional anchor, ensuring governance remains deeply connected to the community.

P Abinaya

P Abinaya

Board Member

Brings a unique combination of Home Science expertise and deep grassroots field experience. Proven track record in community mobilization, participatory rural appraisal, and volunteer networks. Translates hands-on community engagement into high-level strategic direction for the Board. Anchors our governance in participatory methodologies that ensure sustainable, localized impact.

K Nagarathinam

K Nagarathinam

President

A dedicated advocate with over 30 years of hands-on community development experience. Lifetime commitment to eradicating child malnutrition and uplifting marginalized families. Infuses the Board with invaluable, real-world insights from decades on the front lines. Champions sustainable, community-led solutions that drive lasting generational change.

T P Demalo Packiam

T P Demalo Packiam

Treasurer

Holds a Master of Social Work from Gandhigram Rural Institute, deeply rooted in rural development. Brings a unique journey of growth, having championed CENTREREDA’s mission since her college days. Highly skilled in strategic project planning, collaborative team handling, and community mobilization. Translates extensive field-level knowledge into robust governance and sustainable resource mobilization.

C Durga Devi

C Durga Devi

Secretary

An MCA postgraduate combining sharp analytical acumen with over 20 years of dedicated grassroots leadership. A passionate strategist since 2004, specializing in program planning, proposal writing, and robust fundraising. Champion of women’s empowerment, blending deep field insights with rigorous financial and compliance oversight. Directs institutional growth by anchoring governance in both digital literacy and community-led execution.

S Chinnan

S Chinnan

Founder

Mr. S.Chinnan (M.A. Sociology) was a visionary social entrepreneur, Gandhi-inspired founder of CENTREREDA, and expert in Panchayati Raj Institutions. He specialized in macro-level management and strategic project formulation to bridge the gap between grassroots mobilization and top-tier stakeholders. As a pioneer in rights-based advocacy, he engineered benchmark frameworks that eradicated child labor and mainstreamed youth into formal education. He institutionalized gender equity and financial inclusion by mobilizing vulnerable women into sustainable Self-Help Groups (SHGs). His strategic legacy continues through CENTREREDA, serving as an enduring blueprint for compassionate leadership and sustainable community development.

R Karthiga

R Karthiga

Board Member

Karthiga brings extensive expertise in community organizing, masterfully representing the organization’s vision and mission to volunteers and external stakeholders.She specializes in grassroots mobilization, proficiently executing baseline surveys and capturing high-impact case studies that document community transformation.An expert in Self-Help Group (SHG) ecosystems, she leads successful initiatives in group formation, institutional management, and sustainable market linkages.She drives operational excellence by strengthening internal capacities in essential financial accounting practices and robust data compliance.Her focus on digital literacy empowers rural communities, bridging the technology gap to foster long-term financial inclusion and independence.

O Nithya

O Nithya

Board Member

Nithya leverages her extensive background as a teaching professional to deliver deep, actionable insights into child development. She is deeply passionate about designing and executing impactful child-centric development activities that foster holistic growth. A proven leader, she expertly guides and mentors field staff and project coordinators to ensure seamless grassroots execution. She actively drives community mobilization initiatives, building strong local networks to champion children's rights and welfare. Her unique blend of pedagogical expertise and leadership serves as a vital bridge between organizational vision and sustainable community impact.