The founder and director of Anannia, and a dedicated social activist with 30+ years of experience championing the rights of children, sex workers, sexual minorities, and people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV). He has extensive and proven leadership in grassroots organizing, program implementation, and community outreach.

As Communications Lead at Anannia since 2020, Thennal works proactively to organize workshops and campaigns for advocacy, while liasoning with institutions and funding bodies. They play a key role in Anannia's outreach and program development, and is a passionate advocate for the rights of marginalized communities.

Swaraj is a key force behind Anannia’s innovative initiatives, bringing a unique blend of creative problem-solving and operational expertise. He has spearheaded initiatives in sustainable development, led capacity-building workshops, and developed strategic collaborations to amplify Anannia’s mission.

Adam combines his lived experience as India's first transgender person training to become a commercial pilot with his passion for advocacy, in affiliation with Center for Gender & Sexuality. Adam leads initiatives that promote inclusivity and awareness around gender and sexuality, developing programs and workshops to empower marginalized communities.

Gopika, a creative educator passionate about early childhood education, began her journey with Anannia as a facilitator for our summer camps. Currently, Gopika is a UKRI Fellowship holder pursuing her PhD at the University of Bath, UK. Her research, in collaboration with Anannia, explores drama-based pedagogy to support marginalized preschool children.

Abhinand is a social science researcher who has been instrumental in drafting policy proposals, including the state transgender policy, reflecting his commitment to fostering equity and inclusivity. He is also deeply engaged in facilitating Anannia’s summer camps, where his expertise and enthusiasm help create transformative learning experiences for marginalized communities.