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Leadership

National Executive Committee

  • Portrait of Kunjamma Mathew

    Ms. Kunjamma Mathew

    National President

    Ms. Kunjamma Mathew is a transformative leader and the co-founder and CEO of Molethu PMC Pvt Ltd, as well as the National President of YWCA of India. With over 25 years of dedicated service, she has championed women's rights and social justice, leading YWCA of India to become a thought leader on climate crisis, SRHR, and gender equality.

    Her extensive background in diverse industries, including construction and IT, complements her impactful work in the social sector. Ms. Mathew has been pivotal in advancing vocational training, environmental sustainability, and healthcare access, while also mentoring emerging leaders. Her legacy of dedication, compassion, and transformative impact continues to inspire and drive positive change towards a more just and equitable society.

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  • Portrait of Sumita Kumar

    Ms. Sumita Kumar

    National Treasurer

Vice Presidents

  • Portrait of Susan R Chacko

    Ms. Susan R Chacko

    Headquarters

  • Portrait of Shefali Bhardwaj

    Ms. Shefali Bhardwaj

    Northern Region

  • Portrait of Lena Chand

    Ms. Lena Chand

    Eastern Region

  • Portrait of V K Evanjelene

    Dr. V K Evanjelene

    South East Region

  • Portrait of Annie Thomas

    Dr. Annie Thomas

    South West Region

  • Portrait of Ibadari Lyngrah

    Ms. Ibadari Lyngrah

    North East Region

  • Portrait of Roselle M F Solomon

    Ms. Roselle M F Solomon

    Western Region

How the Board is formed

Elected every four years
The National Board is the governing body of the YWCA of India. It is elected at the National Convention, held every four years.
The Officers
The President, a Vice President from each region and one at Headquarters, the Treasurer, and the National General Secretary. The National General Secretary is the chief executive and is appointed by the Board.
Regional representatives
The Board also has three elected representatives from each region, and two members who live in or near New Delhi, where the Headquarters is.
Term limits
Board members can serve at most two consecutive four-year terms.
Young women
At least a quarter of the seats on the Board are reserved for young women aged 18 to 30.