Our Team

She earned her doctorate from Columbia University School of Social Work in New York and holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai. A strong advocate for gender equity and a believer in the efficacy of education and lifelong learning, Shilpi has worked with organizations like Magic Bus, Path International, Columbia Global Centers among others. She is also a recipient of the esteemed Vital Voices Women Lead India fellowship.

Having started a string of internships right after her schooling years, she gained experience in various fields of social work. She has published a paper with the Emerald Emerging Markets Publishing House, UK on – ‘Empowering lives through football’. She spearheads the partnerships and sustainability efforts at OSCAR Foundation.

With expertise in financial management, internal controls, and compliance, Priyank excels in developing financial policies, maintaining cash flow, conducting audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. His proficiency in MS Excel and Tally, along with his strong analytical skills, enables him to optimize financial performance and generate accurate reports. Priyank is a proactive communicator and collaborator, making him a valuable asset to any organization.

She jump-started her career as a computer teacher, developing the curriculum for English, Hindi, Mathematics, Marathi, and computer skills. She progressed to becoming Project Head, spearheading volunteer engagement events, developing the foundation’s Child Sponsorship Programme, and identifying and coordinating with new and existing donors.

She is currently the Fundraising Manager at OSCAR Foundation, where she actively works towards expanding donor networking, writing proposals and grants, maintaining the OSCAR Child Sponsorship programme, and managing the relationship with OSCAR’s portfolio of individual donors. Sunita holds an MBA in Social Entrepreneurship from NMIMS (SVKM) and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mumbai University.

Specializing in the IT sector, she has successfully managed the entire employee lifecycle, demonstrating expertise in areas such as onboarding, performance management, talent acquisition, and employee welfare. Shreeya holds a Master’s Degree in Personnel Management, along with additional qualifications in event management, labour law, and corporate law. Her certifications as a lead auditor for ISO 9001 further showcase her commitment to quality management. Throughout her career, she has implemented effective HR strategies, resulting in improved employee engagement, enhanced productivity, and successful talent recruitment. With her comprehensive skill set and dedication to excellence, Shreeya is a valuable asset for any organisation in need of a strategic HR professional.

It was during this time that she realised her passion for the development sector; especially education for underserved children. Tanaya believes that every single child has the right to access basic and good quality education, which will help empower them in the future.

Currently, Govind manages the curriculum and training, for programmes in Rajasthan and Karnataka, the Enabling Change programme where work with children with disabilities is involved and the Young Leader Project. His inspirational journey with OSCAR began when he joined as a participant in 2006 and became a Young Leader in 2010. With 14 years’ experience in the S4D field, Govind has trained more than 1000+ youths nationwide. He says, “Wherever Oscar started its projects, I played a key role in establishing them.” His impact has been far-reaching in regions including Jharkhand, Goa, Delhi, Visakhapatnam, Rajasthan and Karnataka.

He is dedicated to the development of grassroots football and oversees the overall streamlining and management of the programme. Kumar holds a ‘C’ Diploma license in Coaching (2024) from the AIFF (All India Football Federation) and a Diploma in Sports Business Management from Pyramid Sports, England. He has attended numerous national and international trainings, including the Manchester United Coaching Course Premier Skills Football Coaching Training and the International Grassroots Football Coach training in Mumbai with coaches from Bayer Leverkusen and Queens Park Rangers.

Over the years, his sporting journey has taken him through roles at Sports Authority of India, India On Track, Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, and the LOC of the U17 FIFA World Cup. These experiences have honed his skills in business development, strategic planning, grassroots development, and event operation. Rahul enjoys playing sports for leisure and is committed to advancing the same in India.

He is currently doing a Masters in Social Work. Many children in the villages here do not attend school and the minority who do go to school usually end up dropping out early. His primary goal at OSCAR is to not only encourage children to enrol in school but also avoid school dropout by proving the coaches with the tools to teach these children life skills, notably the importance of education.

He started his OSCAR journey as a football coach for both the I-League U15 team and the senior team. In the process, he also completed his licenses to become a coach and today is a now a qualified AFC C licence coach. Today he manages the Daman project of OSCAR.

He has also completed his NIS certification course. He manages the football programme in Rajasthan. Sonu aims to continue to develop the football program in the rural villages in Rajasthan through OSCAR at the Grassroots level.

Following the training, they made a commitment to all the young leaders that they would continue to support the organisation. Since 2010, Stuart has worked closely with Ashok to help to develop the organisation, such as: forming new strategic partnerships; applying for grant funding; developing OSCAR life skills curriculum; delivering staff or young leaders training; developing an organisational strategy and setting up an International arm to the charity.

Since then, as a pro-bono consultant, he has been helping OSCAR plan out new projects and improve existing activities such as marketing, fundraising, etc. Pramod also has strong industry experience having worked as Scientist at Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) and subsequently as Procurement Officer at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).

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Her years as a professional have been consumed with giving direction to business through GTM Strategy & Monetiaztion, Customer Identification- Segmentation- LCM, Distribution Sales and New Business Development. She also works with early-stage startups as a mentor and guide.

Currently leading Roundglass Sports operations – a multi sport entity leveraging football, hockey, tennis and golf to transform the lives of youth in Punjab.

Ashish has a deep understanding of and a strong network in the Indian Sports ecosystem, especially due to his involvement in the Indian Super League from its very inception in 2014.

Ashish graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, majoring in Computer Engineering and Business. He is a frequent speaker at industry seminars and panels. Ashish is also a Visiting Faculty at one of India’s premier sports management programs.

Later, whilst filming in India he took time out to visit the two OSCAR children he sponsors in their community in Mumbai. Nat has engaged many friends and colleagues to support, OSCAR’s work, including his brother Sir Alan Parker. Stopping at nothing he has also thrown himself out of a plane to raise money!

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He has also taken centre stage in leading roles at prestigious venues such as Weill Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York, as well as Wigmore Hall and the Royal Opera House in London.

Hal also participated in the 2016 London concert, “From Baroque to Bollywood,” organised by Alice Lewthwaite to support the OSCAR Foundation.

Hal’s future aspirations include bringing his new musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s “The Happy Prince” to the prestigious Royal Opera House in Mumbai. He also eagerly anticipates leading musical workshops for the OSCAR Foundation in collaboration with the OSCAR boys and girls, with the hope of one day performing a duet alongside Ashok.

Motivated by a desire to contribute to OSCAR’s mission, Monica, along with her husband Hitesh and their children Vilas and Tamira, initiated numerous fundraising appeals. These included Hitesh’s participation in the Mumbai Half Marathon and Vilas and Tamira organising gatherings with friends for fundraising walks and runs. Supported by the family business’s generosity, the first “OSCAR Medical Centre” was established in May 2021 within the Ambedkar Nagar community. The centre played a crucial role in OSCAR’s emergency response to the pandemic, providing medical support and vaccine education to those in need.

Her dedication and contributions have been instrumental in furthering the Foundation’s mission, and her continued involvement is greatly valued.

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Julian has visited the community in Mumbai many times, hosted all the UK tours in his home and accompanied the victorious girls’ team to the Dana Cup in Denmark and the boys’ team to The Donosti Cup in Spain.

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Through an introduction to OSCAR, Tom had the good fortune to meet Ashok, Lucinda and some of the beneficiaries on a UK football trip. He has since taken a keen interest in their work and was further inspired by the fundraising undertaken by the children of his blended family. Tom looks forward to combining his professional network and expertise to support others in their pursuit of independence and opportunity. “I’ve watched OSCAR from the side lines for a few years. It’s clear to me that their work is making an incredible change to so many lives, and I’m delighted with the opportunity to contribute to their continued impact and growth at such a vital time for international development.”

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She has been passionate about the OSCAR Foundation ever since and involved in each UK tour, hosting the girls from the UK Tour 2019 at her home, sponsoring 4 OSCAR children, was an OSCAR trustee and most recently a committee member for the spectacular OSCAR Ball held in May 2023. She has visited Mumbai twice and is honoured to become an OSCAR Ambassador and continue to spread the word about OSCAR’s work.

Upon her return, she established her own design company and collaborated with numerous high-profile brands, eventually assuming the position of creative director at Micro Scooters for over a decade.

Currently residing in West Sussex with her family and two exuberant dogs, Sarah has dedicated the past two years of her career to working closely with the OSCAR Foundation, crafting impactful campaigns. Her invaluable contributions led to her being approached to serve as a Charity Ambassador, a role she wholeheartedly embraces. Sarah is excited about the opportunity to support OSCAR and looks forward to making a significant difference in the organisation’s endeavours in the years to come. She firmly believes in OSCAR’s transformative impact on the lives of children and youth, emphasising the symbiotic relationship between education and sports that the Foundation advocates.

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In 2024 I visited the OSCAR community in Mumbai and Karnataka, an inspirational trip which has reinforced my determination to support the OSCAR family in every way I can.

I am working on creating a video where the concept of physics is taught through football. I have helped  raise funds for OSCAR and am excited to share my football skills with the children.  I will continue to support the remarkable work done by the foundation.

In 2020, I volunteered for a month with the OSCAR programme in Mumbai. I assisted the Data team and Football coaches, gaining first hand insight into OSCAR’s impactful work on the ground and witnessing the tangible impact OSCAR has on the lives of children. I completed a 5-day mini triathlon in Edinburgh to support OSCAR’s initiatives.  In 2023, I was one of the volunteers at the OSCAR Ball in London. My involvement with OSCAR has not only opened my yes to the remarkable work but has also solidified my commitment to supporting the foundation’s efforts.

As a young leader, I worked with OSCAR both in the UK and India, giving talks, creating presentations and videos showcasing the UK tours. I am passionate about getting children into education, especially girls. I’m currently studying post graduate medicine at the University of Warwick.

In 2021 I initiated a series of virtual activities with my school friends for the OSCAR children during the summer and the following year I Interend with them also. I strongly believe in the transformative power of education and sports, which is why I remain dedicated to supporting OSCAR as a passionate young ambassador while pursuing my studies at university.

To raise funds for OSCAR I have run the Mumbai Half Marathon, completed a 7 day swim and participated in the ‘High-five’ for OSCAR campaign implementing a triathlon with a friend from university.

I visited OSCAR in Mumbai in 2020. I loved attending football sessions and seeing how committed and energised the OSCAR girls and boys were during their training. I helped with the Man City Cityzens giving programme and hope to continue to support OSCAR by scouting out new connections. I am pursuing jobs in the world of yacht cruising and racing. I completed my first transatlantic crossing last year on a 44ft sailing yacht.

At university, I set up a cold water swimming group and played lots of sports. My fundraising was heavily based on sporting activities, such as mini triathlons, sea swims and running the thames pathway. Becoming a young ambassador for OSCAR was really important to me, as I would love to spread the fantastic work OSCAR is doing overseas to my friends and family, doing small fundraising projects to do so.

When in Mumbai, I helped out with the deaf and mute school and this really opened my eyes to what incredible work OSCAR is doing and how much they helped children and supporting families to pursue their dreams. With some experience in teaching children ages 2-5 years, I had the best time getting involved with the nursery in Mumbai.

I joined the OSCAR Family in 2022 when I went to Mumbai as a volunteer for a month to assist the Oscar Team. During my stay in India, I immersed myself in all aspects of OSCAR life, creating various initiatives and running sporting activities for the OSCAR participants. I also took the 12-hour train ride to Karnataka to deliver football boots to children in remote villages. I continue to fundraise for the charity actively and recently helped at the OSCAR Fundraising Ball in London. I look forward to returning to India to continue my work as a young Ambassador for the foundation and keeping in touch with my OSCAR friends there.

Over the past two years, I’ve often shared my incredible memories of visiting various OSCAR friends in 2021—a truly unforgettable experience that I’m eager to revisit. I continue to play a lot of football and enjoy cooking with the eclectic assortment of items in my student fridge.

In January 2024 I volunteered with OSCAR in India. It was an incredible visit for me especially visiting the villages in Karnataka and it was enjoyable being met by smiles everywhere I went.