Mr. Sakthivel Venkataraman

Chairman

Rising Star Outreach of India

A commercially astute senior professional with over 25 years of cross-functional experience in Corporate and Legal Affairs, Governance and Compliance, and Technology. Known for his leadership in client relationship management and service excellence, Shakti has successfully driven operational improvements for multinational corporations. His expertise spans AML investigations, vendor administration, training process optimization, and business intelligence. A self-starter with strong people skills, he has led numerous projects that enhanced legal function efficiency and contributed to bottom-line growth across multiple industries.


Mrs. Padma Venkataraman

Board Member 

Rising Star Outreach of India

A distinguished humanitarian and social advocate, deeply committed to the service of marginalized communities. As the daughter of former President of India, R. Venkataraman, and having met Mahatma Gandhi in her youth, Padma was inspired early on by the ideals of justice, equality, and compassionate service. She is a founding member of the Women’s India Association, a pioneering organization dedicated to the empowerment of women across India.

During her time in Vienna, Austria, she served as the permanent representative of the All-India Women’s Conference to the United Nations, championing gender equality and human rights on an international stage. In recognition of her tireless efforts, especially on behalf of individuals and families affected by leprosy, Padma was honoured by the International Leprosy Conference in 2008. Her lifelong dedication to humanitarian causes continues to inspire and uplift countless lives.

Dr. V. Seetha

National Medical Director and Board Member

Rising Star Outreach of India

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A distinguished paediatrician with a deep commitment to neonatology, nutrition, child development, and social paediatrics’, she retired as a professor from the Government Madras Medical College, where she taught generations of medical students and healthcare professionals.
Dr. Seetha has made significant contributions to public health through her role as Regional Coordinator for UNICEF, where she was instrumental in establishing and mentoring Special Care Newborn Units across South India—efforts that led to a notable reduction in infant mortality rates. She also serves as one of the national trainers for the Prime Minister’s RBSK (Rastriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram), a flagship initiative aimed at disability prevention and early intervention.
At Rising Star Outreach of India, Dr. Seetha brings her expertise to support individuals affected by leprosy, guiding the medical team and advocating for holistic health care. She also serves on the school board, promoting students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. She co-directs an early intervention canter that assists children with developmental and communication challenges, providing them with necessary care and opportunities.

Dr. Mirasu David

Board Member and

Chairman of Peery Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Dr Mr Mirasu David serves as a distinguished member of the Board of Directors at Rising Star Outreach of India where he provides strategic guidance and oversight to advance the organization's mission and long-term objectives and as chairman, Perry Matriculation Hr, Sec. School, Kanchipuram District, Nominated Member of Tamil Nadu School Curriculum Frame Work Development Committee 2012. With a robust background in Education, Dr, David brings 45 years of experience in Higher Education, strategic planning.
In her role, Dr Mirasu is instrumental in shaping policy, overseeing major initiatives, and fostering key stakeholder relationships. Where he drove significant growth and operational improvements.
Dr Mirasu holds a M.Sc. in Physics, M.Ed from Annamalai University and has completed Ph.D.(Education) from University of Madras and M.Th. from University of Jerusalem. He is recognized for a strategic mind-set and a commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability in the field of Education.
He is passionate about educational opportunities and supporting community development initiatives.
Dr Dr Mirasu brings a wealth of knowledge and a forward-thinking perspective to the board, helping to steer Rising Star Outreach of India toward continued success and impact.

Dr S. Anandan

Board Member

Rising Star Outreach Of India

Dr Mr S Anandan serves as a distinguished member of the Board of Directors at Rising Star Outreach of India where he provides strategic guidance and Taken part in many National/Regional South Zone Karnataka/Tamil Nadu branch conferences as Speaker, Has presented several award and free papers, Has given Guest Lectures, Chaired Scientific Session, Panel discussion., Dr, David brings 48 years of experience in Higher Education, strategic planning.In his role, S,Anandan is instrumental in shaping policy, overseeing major initiatives, and fostering key stakeholder relationships.Dr Mr S Anandan holds a M.D.Dermatoogy & STD, MBBS & DD from Madras University and  He is recognized for a strategic mind-set and a commitment to fostering innovation and Delivery of multidrug therapy in Leprosy through Mini Health Centres (NLEP).He is passionate about Teaching, educational opportunities and supporting community development initiatives in Immunosuppressive Drugs in Dermatology.Dr Mr S Anandan brings a wealth of knowledge and a forward-thinking perspective to the board, helping to steer Rising Star Outreach of India toward continued success and impact.


Ms.Ponni M Concessao

Board Member

Rising Star Outreach Of India

Architect Dr. Ponni M. Concessao is an award-winning architect, educationist, and nation-building visionary from Chennai. An alumna of Presentation Convent, Church Park School, she was the first woman undergraduate student of the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, graduating in the top 2% of her class in 1987.

She holds a Master’s Degree from Cornell University, USA, and completed advanced professional studies at Harvard University, USA. She has also received Honorary Doctorates for her contributions to modern architecture.

In 1996, Dr. Ponni returned to India and co-founded Oscar & Ponni Architects in Chennai with her husband. Her firm has won 192 national, state, and international awards in architecture and interior design.

She is recognised as the first woman architect in Asia to design a State Secretariat in India — the Telangana State Secretariat, Hyderabad. Her notable contributions also include the Prime Minister’s Housing for All projects and ISRO’s Gaganyaan Space Centre at Sriharikota.

Her work spans architecture, interiors, town planning, education, conservation, women’s empowerment, and nation-building.