Vikrant is CEO of Sphere India. He comes with 24 years of versatile professional experience having worked across sectors with Government, UN, NGOs, Corporates, Academia and Armed Forces. He is a passionate humanitarian and have been on the front line of most disasters in India and the region over nearly two decades. He also been very active on Global and national policy forums and represents on several inter agency forums and board of many organisations. He comes with a multi-disciplinary background in Engineering, Public Administration, Organisation Behaviour and Law. He is a Certified Project Management Professional from PMI, Black Belt Six Sigma, Master Trainer on CHS, Sphere and other such standards. He is an experienced facilitator for consensus building and is passionate about building multi stakeholder collaberations for larger impact.

Mr. Saikhom Kennedy is a humanitarian and development professional with over 11 years of diverse program and operational experience, having facilitated the development and strengthening of Inter-Agency Groups by developing strategic partnerships with State Governments, Humanitarian agencies, and CBOs, in different states across India; and led Inter-Agency Coordination including coordinating Joint Rapid Need Assessments for more than 15 emergencies in India; supported development and revision of state and district disaster management plans among many other advocacy works. A globally accredited and certified trainer (TOT) for age and disability inclusion in humanitarian action & standards (ADCAP), Sphere, and CHS Standards, he has been supporting sectoral coordination for essential humanitarian sectors during emergencies. He has been leading Sphere India Operations for the last 3 years, which include monitoring various program implementations, ensuring donor reporting, and organisational compliances.   

Ms. Mishel Mohan is a climate researcher and analyst with a strong focus on climate adaptation, disaster governance, risk reduction, and resilience. For the last two of years, she has been leading the capacity strengthening and knowledge sharing for disaster and climate resilience of humanitarian sector actors with Sphere India.  She has also been leading the documentation of knowledge resources for the network, including best practice documentation, monthly bulletins, and other knowledge products. Her efforts have significantly contributed to the collective understanding and dissemination of innovative strategies and practices in disaster risk reduction and climate resilience for Sphere India network

With an M.Sc and a Diploma in Disaster Management & Climate Sustainability from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and recognized as a Gold medalist, he brings specialized expertise in disaster management and climate sustainability. Beginning his career with the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), he joined Sphere India in 2021 as a Program Coordinator for Collaborative Advocacy. He has since transitioned into the role of Program Manager - Inter Agency Coordination and Deputy Manager - Programs. In his current role at Sphere India, he oversees emergency coordination efforts, fostering effective multi-stakeholder collaborations for humanitarian relief and response. He also actively spreads awareness through Know Disasters Magazine, contributing articles and field stories to demystify disaster risk management for the general public. Beyond his professional work, he is passionate about cricket and actively involved in a community cricket academy for underprivileged children. Additionally, he enjoys managing social media platforms for his sports teams. His areas of interest include advocacy for Disaster Risk Management, Community-Based DRR, Climate Adaptation, Business Development, Partnerships, and Collaborations. He enjoys networking for initiatives that promote welfare and development.

Utkarsh Dwivedi is currently the Deputy Manager of Advocacy and Information Management at Sphere India, a national coalition of Indian humanitarian organizations. He holds a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the Faculty of Architecture and Planning in Lucknow and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Amity University in Uttar Pradesh. At Sphere India, Utkarsh has developed tools to enhance joint humanitarian responses, including Inter-Agency coordination tools like 3W maps and GIS maps for the Northeast Refugee situation. He has also contributed to developing assessment and monitoring tools, collecting and analyzing data for Post Distribution Monitoring and Multi-Sectoral Joint Needs Assessments. Utkarsh has led data collection and analysis for several Joint Rapid Needs Assessments (JRNAs), including the 2023 Manipur Crisis, Biparjoy cyclone, Michaung Cyclone, Remal Cyclone etc.. Over the past 1.5 years, he has significantly contributed to research, assessments, data analysis, and documentation at Sphere India and led the coordination of the Shelter and Urban Resilience Committee, including revising the Handbook for Multisectoral Coordination for Emergency Preparedness and Response in the Shelter Sector.

Hannah Kezia Jose is a development professional with a background in project management and community development. Holding a Master's degree in Development Studies, she has gained extensive experience in various roles, including program coordination, stakeholder management, and training facilitation. Her work has primarily focused on mobilizing and leading training initiatives in tribal communities and civil society organizations, covering areas such as life skills and mental health using broad-based advocacy. Additionally, she has facilitated community capacity building efforts, promoting self-advocacy, democratic participation, and rural development led by communities. With a collaborative approach and strategic planning skills, she has effectively managed diverse projects and built partnerships with NGOs, government bodies, and private sector entities. Currently, she serves as the coordinator for the Sphere India Academy platform at Sphere India, where she oversees the organization of engaging webinars and panel discussions. These events aim to bring together subject matter experts to exchange experiences, discuss best practices, and explore innovative solutions in various aspects of disaster management.