Rajendra Koppa RamaRao

Rajendra Koppa RamaRao is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the field of disability services and social development. As the CEO of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled since June 2012, Rajendra has led initiatives such as the first T20 World Cup Cricket for the blind and has worked to expand the organization nationally. With a long-standing role as Training and Development Officer for Leonard Cheshire Disability, Rajendra has successfully managed multicultural teams across South Asia, launched numerous inclusive education and livelihoods programs, and represented various partner organizations in the region. Additionally, Rajendra has served on the Board of Management at Shree Ramana Maharishi Academy for the Blind and held significant positions at ActionAid. Educational qualifications include an MBA from IBS Hyderabad, a Master of Arts in Sociology from Annamalai University, and ongoing doctoral studies in Sociology at Dravidian University.