KRIPA - Key Persons


Dr Moby Saira Luke

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  • Member of the Board of Trustees
Dr. Moby has done her MBBS from Sree Uthradom Thirunal Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum Kerala, India in 2017, Presently she is doing her MD at Gokulam Medical College ,Trivandrum previousley she worked as a Junior Resident as well engaged in social service projects of the organisation. She started understanding the many problems faced by underprivileged children & old age orphans and felt the need to serve them at a very early age and had a keen interest in health care oriented social service. Her campaigns are committed to reducing infant and maternal mortality and morbidity while ensuring equitable care among women and children of all races and ethnicities and to improve overall maternal and child health. She is instrumental in taking the lead for identifying ,conceptualizing and implementing health care projects and programs .

Dr Thomas Mathew

Prof. (Dr) THOMAS MATHEW, MD, DPH, MBA, Faimer Fellow 2010 is Joint Director of Medical Education Dept Govt of Kerala .He is an eminent Public Health Person of International credentials based in Kerala, India. He served as Principal of Medical College, Kalamaserry, Ernakulam ,Special Officer, Govt. Medical College(New), Konni ,Principal ,Medical College Trivandrum ,Kerala ,Member, National AEFI committee, Dept. of H&FW, GOI State Investigator, " Kerala UIP study-Kollam district" Chief Editor, Academic Medical Journal of India, Technical Consultant, NRHM & Nodal Officer IDRV Kerala,OR Committee Chaiman, ZTF- RNTCP, South Zone II,Vice President, APCRI(2013-15),President, Kerala State Branch & CC Member(South) ,Indian Public Health Association (2013-15),Hon. Secretary, Trivandrum Medical College Alumni Association, Nodal Officer, State Disease Control & Monitoring Cell, Kerala. Nodal Officer, National Institute of Virology, Alappuzha Unit, Kerala. (31.10.2008 onwards),Nodal Officer, Intra Dermal Rabies Vaccination Initiative, Kerala (03.02.2008 onwards),Professor of Community Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.(15.05.2009 onwards),Director, State Institute of Medical Education & Technology (SI-MET) (16.01.2009 onwards),Technical Consultant, National Rural Health Mission, (NRHM), Kerala. (09.11.2006 onwards),Chairman, State Task Force for RNTCP in Medical Colleges, Kerala (STF - RNTCP) (01.09.2009 onwards),Member, Board of Studies in Health Sciences (17.01.2005 onwards),Convenor, Curriculam Revision Committee for U.G. (MBBS Degree Course) (18.12.2006 onwards),Secretary general, Association for Prevention and Control of Rabies in India (APCRI 2009-11),Hon. Secretary, Indian Public Health Association (IPHA), Kerala StateBranch,Project Director PAL, Kerala (21.10.2009 onwards)

Dr. Mathew John

Dr. Mathew John, trained in Endocrinology from King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai is experienced in the treatment of all forms of endocrine disorders and diabetes. He was a faculty at the Department of Endocrinology, Christian Medical College, and Vellore before moving to Trivandrum. During his training, he has received extensive experience in management of pediatric endocrine disorders, thyroid diseases, adrenal and pituitary diseases. He is keenly interested in growth hormone therapy and other forms of hormone Other forms of hormone replacement therapy. He is trained in advanced diabetes therapeutics and technology at International Diabetes Centre, Minneapolis and uses technologies like CGMS and insulin pumps. He is certified in bone densitometry by International Osteoporosis Foundation and has attended training in thyroid ultrasound organized by Endocrine Society (Boston). ​ He is involved in researching new molecules in osteoporosis, diabetes and growth hormone insufficiency. He is a key opinion leader in scientific forums both in India and abroad. He is a member of Endocrine Society, Endocrine Society of India (ESI) Asia Pacific Pediatric Endocrine Society (APPES), Research Society for the study of diabetes in India (RSSDI), Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Indian Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ISBMR). He is on the editorial board of Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism.​

Dr. S. Sivakumar

Dr. S. Sivakumar, is former Member Law Commission of India and a professor at ILI Deemed University . His doctoral work is on 'Free Press, Journalists and Law'. He is the recipient of National Law Day Award, 2008 for his contribution in legal education reforms activities. He has taught for several years in prestigious educational institutions including National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkatta and Hidayathulla National Law University, Raipur. He was the Officiating Director of Indian Law Institute from January 5, 2009 to July 10, 2009 and was Director Incharge from August 18, 2011 to July 31, 2013 of the Institute. has published many articles in reputed national and international research journals and presented several papers in national and international conferences.

Dr. Santhamma Mathew

Dr. Santhamma Mathew is a renowned Gynaecologist and Obstetrics in Trivandrum, Kerala. She is a specialized Laparoscopy and Hysterectomy surgeon and also a microsurgery and ultrasonography specialist. She attained her MBBS degree and MD degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She further excelled her DGO and became one of the qualified doctors in the state. She has received high-quality training from many countries, such as the US, Singapore, and the UK. She has more than 3 decades of experience in her area of expertise. In her 30 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology, she has helped deliver thousands of babies and has performed a countless number of surgeries. She has presented many documented papers at International conferences including F.I.G.O. Today, she is practicing as the Chief of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at Credence Hospital. At Credence, she has successfully treated countless infertile couples using her expertise and Assisted Reproductive Techniques. Dr. Santhamma Mathew follows advanced methods of treatment and keeps herself updated with the latest technological advancements in the field of Gynecology.

Grace M George

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees
She is a commerce graduate and hold a very diverse experience and expertise in social work,Health, Media, Education & Banking sectors. She started her career with Doordarshan Kendra Trivandrum and was a successful anchor , her presentation in prathikaranam program brought her recognition and wide acclaim. In 1987she Ventured into Direction and became the first Women Director of Kerala's media Industry. She directed socially relevant programs for Dooradarshan. She was a script writer for tele programs and a beauty pageant too, she was adjudged as Miss Trivandrum in 1984 and Mrs. Ernakulam in 2004 respectively. She was also an A grade Artist of All India Radio. She was gravitated towards social work and recognized that through capable & collective leadership better policies and programs can be implemented to bring social equity and sustainable development in the society. Hoping to serve the society in a leadership role, at the age of 22 she contested as an Independent candidate to the District Council Pathanamthitta and lost for a narrow margin of votes and left electoral politics for good, ever since she served society in her individual capacity and through civil society organizations. Throughout her carrier she has been actively and consistently involved in humanitarian issues. She has also been instrumental in launching welfare & advocacy programs and projects for children, women & old age. The flagship program steered by her Water for all Water for Sustainability is a key change and advocacy program which was widely appreciated by the stake holders.

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  • TRUST

Shri Govindan S Thampi

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  • IRS Served As Chief Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, Director General of Service Tax & Administrative Member, Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi

Shri Luke KG

Shri Luke K.G is Superintendent of Central Excise & Customs, Govt of India. He is Central executive committee member to All India Federation of Central Excise Gazetted executive officers Association Kerala Unit from 2010. He was executive committee member of All India Federation of Central Excise Inspector Association Kerala Unit from 1992 to 1997, office secretary from 1994 to 1997 He graduated from university college Trivandrum, University of Kerala in 1985. As a student his fascination was with uniformed services & with humanitarian issues .He was an active volunteer of National service scheme, Member of Family planning mission of India and MGOCSM in leadership roles, and was involved in several community based social development programs. He represented Kerala in International youth conference held at Auroville organised by UNESCO in commemoration of International youth year in1985 He is passionate about Social Justice Issues and has been a Guest Speaker at many venues including colleges and schools for anti-narcotic, Leadership and Social Change lectures, He is active in old age and children care activities including feeding the needy and feels passionate about it.

Shri S Ayyappan Nair

Shri S Ayappan Nair IAS was born on 7th April 1942. He completed his graduation course from the Palayam University College in 1961. His first job was a one year stint as a lecturer at the very same college he had graduated from. Then a long and successful career as the Director of Mining and Geology Department ensued. He was honored with the privilege of being conferred with 'IAS' by the government in the year1994. He served as the District Collector of Alappuzha in 1998-99 during which he was bestowed with the title 'Peoples' Collector' by the people of Alappuzha.