Nitish works as a Program Manager on Atmiyata where he is responsible for quality assurance of work on the field. He also provides regular mentoring and capacity building for project managers and other team members to ensure effective implementation of the intervention. He holds a Master’s degree in Sociology from Savitribai Phule Pune University, with a special interest in Gender & Human rights.

Before joining CMHLP, Nitish worked at several organisations within the domains of gender, sexuality, HIV, and livelihoods for various communities. 

He is a passionate trekker, neophile and loves to experiment with his life. 

Professional interests: Mental health and intersectionality, large-scale implementation, gender & sexuality