Lochna Sharma holds a Master's Degree in Political Science and comes with 3.5 years of experience in teaching. She is pursuing the MIEMP Programme to develop a deeper understanding of elections from multiple perspectives. She is currently engaging with the idea of the Management of Elections during Climate Disasters through her dissertation.

Vishakha Amitabh Hoskote is an Independent Academic editor, Publishing Consultant and Research Scholar, with over a decade of experience as a print journalist, content strategist, book editor and field research facilitator. Her interests align to democratic governance paradigms in the fields of politics, communications, and international relations.

BA Political Science MA Philosophy Previously worked as program coordinator for an educational NGO

Sreeja Mukherjee holds a Masters in Applied Mathematics from IIEST, Shibpur. She authored a thesis on Thermoelasticity and Wave Propagation Problems during her masters. She has technical knowledge of C and C++ programming. She is pursuing an M.A. Masters in International Electoral Management and Practices from TISS, Mumbai. Her interests include Electoral Management, Policy Research, Data Analytics, Inclusivity in elections, Gender Studies, Upliftment of Marginalized sections, International Relations and Administration. She aspires to contribute meaningfully to social science and development to promote democracy and equality.

Mechanical Engineering Graduate. Post-Graduate in Thermal Power Engineering. PG Diploma in Cyber Forensics. Worked as Assistant Manager(Ash Management) at Vedanta Limited and as Content Writer for different UPSC CSE Coaching Institutes.

Bachelor of Arts with honours in English Literature from University of Delhi Previously worked as a project manager/co-ordinator with not-for-profit organisations working towards the education of underpriviledged children.

Economics graduate with 3.5 years of experience, including founding my own firm. Worked in political consultancy and social development sectors, serving as a Block Coordinator with Care India and as a political consultant for various political firms.

B.tech(computer science) having experience in Design, Development , Project Management & implementation with NIC projects

BA.Hons. Government and administration.Worked as a media cordinator and content writer of a media house name Social Mirror

B.Tech (Computer Science) from Rajasthan Technical University. Professional AWS(Amazon Web Services) certified Architect .

Previous: Urban Local Body administration, Revenue and land administration. Current: Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Puducherry.

M. Sc (Bioinformatics), Working as Under Secretary in Election Commission of India, 15 yrs work experience

Additional Collector & Associate Professor, YASHADA,Pune, 1. B.Sc (Zoology), 2. B.Sc. Applied B.M.Tech, 3. Diploma in Business Management, 4. Masters in Management Science (Materials Management) from Pune University, 5. A Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Management from Mumbai University. Work Experience- 2002 Batch Deputy Collector Worked as Deputy Collector in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar & Dharashiv districts of Maharashtra. Worked on deputation as Assistant Director (Project), SSA, at MPSP, Mumbai & Assistant Professor, YASHADA, Pune. Worked as Deputy District Election Officer, Pune. (2019-2022) In the year 2022, promoted as Additional Collector & presently on deputation to YASHADA (State ATI, GoM) as Associate Professor since November 2022.

Bachelor of Arts from Bengaluru City University. Worked as an AI Researcher.

B.Tech (Electrical Engineering).

B.Sc(Hons) Mathematics from University of Delhi.

B.tech(computer science -2018-22), Technical knowleadge in ppt , C,C++, SQL,excel ,data base wrok as application system at WIPRO , I am intrested in data base and data analytics want to inhence my knowleadge in that domain, currently pursuing MA in MIEMP course from TISS mumbai.

August 2003 - Graduated passing the master’s degree in Legal Sciences at the Anton de Kom University of Suriname, Faculty of Social Sciences. April 2014 - Graduated from the Master in Education and Research for Sustainable Development (MERSD) course at the Anton de Kom University of Suriname in collaboration with VLIR - graduation assignment: The Surinamese Electoral Register. May 2015 - Degree in Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA) from Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) Inc. in partnership with Florida International University. March 2017 - Degree in Certified Professional in Anti-Money Laundering (CPAML) from Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) Inc. in partnership with Florida International University. August 2004 - Appointed as an alternate member of the Independent Electoral Council (OKB) and served until February 23, 2010. 2004 - Appointment as coordinator for election working groups at the Central Bureau for Civil Affairs in connection with the 2005 national general, free and secret elections of Suriname. September 2005 - Appointment as chairman of the interdepartmental committee “Commission Street Names”. September 2005 - C harged with assuming the position of Director of the Central Bureau of Civil Affairs of the Ministry of the Interior, including Passport Office, ID-Card Office and Alien Registration Division. September 2005 - Appointment as Civil Registry Officer throughout Suriname, also charged with the completion of Civil Registry marriages. February 2007 - Appointment as Director of the Central Bureau for Civil Affairs (Civil Registry and Population Records). 2009 - Appointment as a member of the Policy Committee for the 2010 National General, Free and Secret Elections of Suriname. December 2011 - Joined FinaBank Limited in the position of Manager of Legal & Compliance. July 2015 - Serves in the position of Manager of Legal Affairs at the FinaBank September 2020 - Appointed and sworn in as chairman of the Independent Electoral Council (OKB).

Bachelors in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Founder- Articulate Audiology Clinic, Mumbai

Deputy Commissioner Chumoukedima, Nagaland Bacheor of Engineering (Computers) M.A. in Public Management

B.A. (Political Science Hons.) from DU, Works with the ECI in the capacity of Private Secretary.

Bachelor of Science (Maths). Working with the Election Commission of India since 2010. Presently working as Under Secretary to the Election Commission of India

Bachelor of Engineering from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. MBA from Faculty of Management Studies , University of Delhi. Currently working as Section Officer in ECI assigned to Accessibility & Inclusion Section. Earlier in Political Parties Section, ECI

B.A in English Literature

Bachelor of Science(Geology), L.L.B. Presently working as Secrtary in Election Commission of India.

Master of Science (Mathematical Statistics); Officer of Indian Statistical Service (Batch - 2011) and presently working as Deputy Secretary (Director) in Election Commisssion of India.

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science, Section Officer in ECI, Model Code of Conduct Section

Dy. CEO, Rajasthan, B.E. (Metallutrical Engineering), workded in various departments in Government of Rajasthan in Revenue, RDPR, Education, Medical & Health Departments, presently Dy. CEO Rajasthan for two years handling Model Code of Conduct, SVEEP, Establishment, Complaints.

District Magistrate/ District Election Officer, Imphal East, Manipur M.Sc. Physics, University of Delhi

Secretary, Election Commission of India, M.A. (Economics), MSW, PGD in Sustainable Rural Development

Jt. CEO, Rajasthan, M.A. (Political Science), L.L.B. worked in various departments in Government of Rajasthan as Block Development Officer, Assistant Collector, Commissioner (Urban Development), Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Collector (Stamps), District Supply Officer, Land Aquistion Officer(Urban Development and GAIL India Limited), Deputy Secretary to Government (Department of Miniority Affaris), Additional District Collector and District Magistrate. Presently working in Joint Secretary to Government -Cum-Joint Chief Electoral Officer, Rajasthan.

• Bachelor of Arts Economics - University of Nairobi • Master of Business Administration - University of Nairobi • Undergraduate Certificate in Election Administration- University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs • Certificate in Data Analysis for Management -The London School of Economics and Political Science • Certificate in Electoral Conflict Resolution - International Centre for Parliamentary Studies • Certificate in Project Planning, Scheduling and Cost Estimation - African Capacity Development & Research Institute Work Experience 2022 to date - Manager voter Registration 2020 to 2021 - Senior election Officer – Voter Registration 2012 to 2020 - Registration Officer – Diaspora 2007 to 2012 - Senior Immigration Officer

MBA in social entrepreneurship

Educational Qualification:
2023: MA Programme: International Electoral Management and Practices by IIIDEM in association with TISS (2023-25). 2016: Certificate in Film Appreciation, NFAI and FTII, Pune 2016: Certificate in Film Preservation and Restoration, by FIAF and NFAI, Pune 2014: Certificate in Communication strategies for leadership, IIM, Ahmedabad 2014: Certificate in Digital and social media strategies, IIM, Bangalore 2013: Certificate in SAARC Media Internship Programme, Kathmandu 2011-2012: CertificaCon in Mass Media Communication and Development Journalism, IIMC, New Delhi 1999- 2003: BE, Computer Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Pune Work Experience: 2021-2024: Director, Election Commission of India, New Delhi 2018-2021: Director, Regional Outreach Bureau, Pune (Maharashtra and Goa region) 2015-2020: OSD, National Film Heritage Mission, Pune 2012-2015: Dy. Director, New Media Wing, New Delhi. Other special assignments related to organising of International Film Festival of India and attachments with Central Bureau of Communication, DD News, AIR news, Publications Division etc.

DCE,BE- Civil Engineering, work experience- 24 months - Assistant professor and academics manager in Maharastra state board of technical education,

2015 - 2016 - Changsha University of Science&Techhnology, International College, Chinese Language and Culture 2012-2013 – Psycho-pedagogical module, State University of Moldova 2011-2013 – Master in International Economic Relations, State University of Moldova 2003-2007 – Bachelor's degree in economic law, Academy of Economic Studies of the Republic of Moldova 1999 – 2003 - Theoretical Lyceum "V. Alecsandri", or. Chisinau Work Experience: 2011-2021: EMB (Observatory,Represent,member of inferior electoral bodies) 2021 - Present: Member of Central Electoral Commission 2022: Certificate Internet Votting BRIDGE workshop 2023: Certificarte in Local Election BRIDGE workshop 2024: Certificate in Communication strategies for leadership BRIDGE workshop

Yogesh Saharan holds a Bachelor's of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Computer Science and Engg. (CSE) from Kurukshetra University, Haryana and has 10+ years of expereince of working with the Election Commission of India.