Mr. Vinuth Gideon is a dedicated social entrepreneur and the visionary Founder of the Building Lives Foundation. With a focus on community upliftment and sustainable development, he leads the foundation’s strategic initiatives as the Managing Trustee. He brings a balance of experience and passion to the non-profit sector, driving impactful change from his base in Chennai. "Leading through service and building foundations that empower individuals to transform their own lives." As the Managing Trustee, Mr. Gideon is responsible for the oversight of the foundation’s missions, ensuring transparency, ethical governance, and the effective distribution of resources to those in need.

Mrs. Evangelin Rachel P is a dedicated professional and community pillar based in Chennai. Balancing her roles as a Financial Trustee and Personal Counsellor, she brings a unique blend of fiscal responsibility and empathetic leadership to her positions. Her background in counseling equips her with the interpersonal skills necessary for effective mediation and guidance within organizational frameworks. Core Competencies: • Financial Oversight: Managing trust assets and ensuring fiscal transparency and compliance. • Personal Counselling: Providing emotional support, guidance, and conflict resolution strategies. • Administrative Management: Coordinating complex schedules and managing household and professional responsibilities with precision. • Community Engagement: Deeply rooted in the Chennai community with a focus on local support systems.

Ms. Evangelin Hepsibha is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the overseas education sector. Currently serving as a Regional Head at The Chopras, she brings a strategic mindset, leadership expertise, and a deep understanding of international academic operations to her role as Trustee. She serves in an independent capacity, providing unbiased oversight and professional governance to the board.

Mr. S. Joel Vinoth is a dynamic professional with extensive experience as a freelancer. Currently serving as a Trustee and Project Coordinator, he brings a blend of administrative oversight and hands-on field expertise to social welfare initiatives. He represents a dynamic generation of non-profit leaders committed to independent, ethical governance. Core Competencies: • Social Work Practice: Expertise in identifying community needs and implementing sustainable intervention strategies. • Project Coordination: Skilled in managing the lifecycle of social projects, from planning and resource allocation to execution and monitoring. • Regulatory Compliance: Thorough understanding of institutional frameworks and ethical standards in the developmental sector. • Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to act as a bridge between trust objectives and grassroots reality.

Ms. S. Suganya is a seasoned professional in the field of architecture, currently serving as a Trustee. Bringing a blend of technical expertise and strategic design thinking from her professional practice, she contributes to the board as an independent member. Her background in spatial planning and project management at Aalayam Associates provides a structured, detail-oriented perspective to governance and organizational growth. As an independent Trustee, Ms. Suganya ensures objective decision-making. Her architectural background is particularly valuable for infrastructure oversight, facility management, and long-term physical planning for the Trust’s initiatives.