Who We Are

Our team is made up of experienced professionals, trainers, and hundreds of community leaders and volunteers who work together to create impactful, inclusive, and accessible learning opportunities.

We are led by:

Sanjay Chittora

Founder and

Executive Director

Sanjay serves as the Managing Trustee of STEP Academy, where he drives the organization’s vision and strategy. With over 15 years of experience in training, program management, and social development, Sanjay has played a pivotal role in designing and implementing impactful skilling initiatives that empower communities through employability-focused training programs.

Mona Agrawal

Executive, Enterprise Development and Research

Mona holds an M.A. in Social Work with a specialization in Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship from TISS, Mumbai. For the past 3 years, she has served as an Executive in Enterprise Development and Research at STEP Academy. She leads our research and communications domain, and oversees enterprise development initiatives.

Jahid Makrani

Executive, Training and Placements

Currently serving as an Executive at STEP Academy in Udaipur, Jahid has guided and supervised skill training and placement initiatives for over 14 years, developing strong expertise in it. Jahid holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Rajasthan.

Ajay Singh

Ajay is a development professional with 12+ years of experience in community empowerment through skill development, financial inclusion, and livelihood initiatives. He is skilled in data management, capacity building, and team leadership, with a strong track record in community mobilization and stakeholder networking.

Senior Associate, Programmes

Manju Singh Chauhan

With a B.A. from MLSU and over 14 years of experience in the accounts sector within 5-star hotels, Manju brings a wealth of expertise to our team. Having spent over 8 years with STEP, she has excelled in managing both Admin and Accounts, ensuring the smooth operation and overall well-being of our training centers and teams.

Associate, Accounts

Shoeab Sheikh

Shoeab holds an M.Tech degree and brings over 10 years of experience working as a counselor across various universities. Currently, he serves as a Placement and Training Quality Associate at STEP Academy.

Senior Associate, Placement and Training Quality

Our Trustees

Smriti Kedia

Trustee

Smriti Kedia

Smriti Kedia is a development professional with 16+ years of experience in community-led enterprises and sustainable livelihoods for women and unorganized sector workers. As CEO of Sadhna, she safeguarded the livelihoods of 700 women artisans during COVID-19. Currently, she is a Senior Consultant at Aajeevika Bureau, strengthening teams and programs.

She has led initiatives with Tata Trusts and the Ministry of DoNER and supports rural women entrepreneurs as a Founder Trustee of Plustrust.

Sanjay Chittora

Managing Trustee

Sanjay Chittora

Sanjay is the Managing Trustee of STEP Academy, where he drives the organization's vision and strategy. With over 15 years of experience in training, program management, and social development, he has spearheaded impactful skilling initiatives.

Previously, Sanjay played a pivotal role at the Mine Labour Protection Campaign (MLPC), advancing livelihoods and rights for marginalized workers.

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Dr. Kamlesh Bhatt

Trustee

Dr. Kamlesh Bhatt

Dr. Kamlesh Bhatt, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, is a distinguished physician specializing in critical care and infectious diseases. Previously, Dr. Bhatt served as Executive Director of Critical Care and Emergency Services and as a Consultant Physician at GBH American Hospital, Udaipur.

As a trustee at STEP Academy Trust, he he actively supports skilling initiatives in the healthcare sector.

Krishnavatar Sharma

Trustee

Krishnavatar Sharma

Krishnavatar is the Co-Founder and Chief Mentor at Aajeevika Bureau, having previously served as Director of Programs for 20 years.

With decades of experience in program development and leading field teams, he has a deep understanding of community institutions and has been at the forefront of nurturing leadership in organisations of informal sector workers.