Board of Directors

Aishita Pramanik is an IT professional turned social worker with a Master’s degree in Humanitarian Action. She has worked with various NGOs and international organizations, focusing on community development and social impact. Passionate about supporting children and women, she is committed to promoting their safety, dignity, and empowerment. Since 2014, she has been living in Switzerland, continuing her humanitarian engagement locally and internationally.

Anna Coles is a graphic designer creating school books. She believes that every small contribution to education matters, supporting the growth of confident thinkers, problem solvers and creators worldwide. In this way, every educational contribution becomes something much larger: empowering the next generation to build a better future.

Ambra is a humanitarian aid worker with extensive experience in Sub Saharan Africa, where she worked as a Protection Officer and Education Project Manager. Her approach is grounded in field experience and focuses on ethically communicating the realities, needs, and resilience of communities affected by inequality. She is committed to amplifying the voices of children, women, and people with special needs, ensuring their stories are represented with dignity, accuracy, and respect.

Vidhya operates at the intersection of logic and compassion. A Senior Scientist at the University of Bern, she merges a technical background in bioinformatics with a steadfast commitment to gender equity. By bringing this analytical rigor to Mukti Switzerland's school-based programs, she ensures that the deeply human mission of safeguarding young people is guided by both scientific precision and heart.

Pablo is an IT professional with more than 25 years of experience supporting companies and private customers with IT infrastructure and website development in both Italy and Switzerland. He was introduced to Mukti through personal connections and immediately felt touched by the mission and the people behind it.

Passionate about technology and driven by a strong sense of service, Pablo currently works in higher education. Throughout his career, he has always believed that technology should help people and create a positive impact.

After learning more about the difficult living conditions faced by many children in India, he felt a deep desire to contribute in a meaningful way. Especially moved by their stories and challenges, he would like to offer his help initially through his IT skills and experience, hoping to support Mukti's projects and bring practical improvements where technology can make a difference.

Anubhuti is an aspiring filmmaker currently studying cinema at an art school in Switzerland. She has always been aware of injustices and her privilege. She is deeply motivated to help others by a sense of solidarity. She has participated in fundraising events by dancing, singing and doing henna. Now she wishes to document and communicate our projects to people.

Aastha is someone who loves bringing energy and creativity wherever she goes. She enjoys the whole process of turning a simple idea into something visually interesting that people actually enjoy watching or looking at. A student of economics, she has gained experience working on social media content, posters, and creative visuals. Dance is another field of her interest. She now aims to explore new techniques in editing and digital content to bring fresh ideas to our projects.

Nandita is the Head of process technology innovation at Merck Serono SA. She loves to dance for Mukti's fundraising events. Her initiatives are guided by empathy, responsibility, and a commitment to making our community stronger, more inclusive, and more hopeful.

Mahua is a Chemical Engineer and accomplished IT Professional, currently based in Switzerland, with her roots in Kolkata. Blending technical expertise with strategic insight, she has built a dynamic professional career, while staying deeply grounded in her cultural heritage. She is particularly passionate about social causes focused on the welfare and empowerment of women and believes in leveraging her knowledge and experience to create meaningful impact in society. In her personal life, she is a devoted wife and a proud mother to her daughter, gracefully balancing ambition and compassion while cherishing the strength and joy of family.

Retired for eight years, formerly an architectural director, project and quality manager. I enjoy being of service to others as a volunteer and am glad to take part in and work for charitable organisations, now with Mukti Switzerland.

Thank you for the welcome from Aishita Pramanik, as a heartfelt godmother of her project

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Alok is an IT professional living in Vaud. A graduate from IIT KGP and IIM Calcutta, he loves badminton, drama, and gardening. He lives in Switzerland with his wife and a daughter.