Suresh Mahadevappa

Suresh Mahadevappa is an accomplished professional with over 26 years of experience in development consulting and program management. Currently serving as Divisional Lead for the Grama Arogya program at Karnataka Health Promotion Trust (KHPT) since December 2021, Suresh has previously held notable positions including Country Coordinator for India at Sisters For Change and Deputy Project Director for the Sphoorthi RMAG Project at KHPT. Suresh's extensive work history includes roles as Zonal Manager, Deputy Director, and Director at KHPT, where leadership involved supporting community-based organizations and managing programs focused on social protection and violence prevention. Earlier experiences also include significant positions at Karnataka State Women's Development Corporation and the Devadasi Rehabilitation project, showcasing strong coordination skills in developing and nurturing women's self-help groups and monitoring project implementation.