TEAM TSHF

An alumunus of St Xaviers' College, Ranchi, Air Vice Marshal Pradeep Ranjan Sinha, VSM (Retd) has had an illustrious career with the Indian Air Force, where he excelled in various important Operational and Administrative appointments.
He was a member of the high level Government of India Team, which formulated the roadmap for implementation of "Flexible Use of Airspace" in India for optimum and synergised use of airspace by civil and military aircraft. He has had the distinction of achieving the highest professional category at a very young age.
As Principal Director Adventure, he was the man behind successful launch of IAF team 'Delphinus', which crossed English Channel twice creating many world records. His other notable achievements include formation of an all Women IAF sky diving team and successful summit of Mt Everest by an all Women IAF team.
He is an alumunus of the prestigious tri-services "College of Defence Management", where he also served as a Directing Staff with distinction. Besides a Masters'Diploma in Business Administration, the Air Officer has also done the Masterclass for Directors from Institute of Directors. The Air Marshal has been commended twice by the 'Çhief of the Air Staff' and and has been awarded "VishistSeva Medal" by the Hon'ble President of India in 2008.
An achiever, who is logical and problem solver, adopts practical approach and thrives on professional excellence.

A highly creative and driven professional, Mayank has an MBA in Tourism with specialization in Adventure. Her past profile includes a tenure with the Ministry of Tourism. Her passion for adventure extends to her writings and shehas authored two Coffee Table Books on Adventure. She is an Associate Member of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, the regulatory body for adventure activities in the Indian Himalaya, and is currently the Honorary Editor of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation newsletter ‘Apex’. Her unparalleled expertise and decades of experience in researching,planning and organizing ultra-endurance expeditions has ensured the success of every expedition she has been involved in, including several World Record expeditions undertaken by The Sea Hawks team. She is passionate about adventure sports and dedicated to the causes espoused by the Foundation.

An academician par excellence, Poonam has constantly made endeavours to accumulate and enhance her own knowledge and excel in academic activities, including aPost Graduation in Astrology. She is a strong champion of the social movement involving Girl Child Education. Horticulture has always been her passion (she specialises in "Bonzai Making") which manifests itself in her commitment to environmental issues. She is a Fitness devotee,a Yoga enthusiast and an Adventure Sportsperson, with experience in Scuba Diving, Microlight and Powered Hand Glider flyingandSkiing.

An outstanding and versatile athlete, Richa brings decades of experience in handling sporting events to her role as thecoordination and media specialist of the Foundation. Her enviable resume includes an outstanding record in athletics. She has been a national level Long jump athlete, state-level Badminton player as well as an endurance athlete. Richa combines her prowess and experience with an innovative approach, furthering the Foundation’s mandate to plan, promote and organize unique sporting events.