WLF draws its strength from its highly qualified, motivated and committed team leader backed by the emiment personalities in its Board of Trustees. Currently, following is the human resources strength of WLF:
Venkata Ramamohan Ramachandrula, Executive Director (Hyderabad office)
M.E., PhD (Water Resources Engineering) and PG Certificate course on ‘Technology and Sustainable Development’ from IITM – EPFL. Around 27 years of experience in rural development sector in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar states in India. Facilitated planning and implementation of various natural resources management (NRM) projects including water management; groundwater regulations; community forest management; sustainable agriculture and livelihoods. Grassroots innovations; piloting various innovations; action research; and urban hydrology have been the core focus of work.
Shankaraiah Bussu, Asst. Program Coordinator (Admin & Fin) (Hyderabad office)
B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) from Osmania University, Telangana. Around 25 years of experience in NGO accounting system related to rural development sector. Expertise in promotion and capacity building of farmers’ cooperatives & federations and women Self Help Group (SHG) federations. Has good experience of auditing and evaluation of watershed projects at district level; dealing with Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs); Strengthening of financial systems and income generating activities for the sustainability of grass-roots community institutions.
B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) from Osmania University, Telangana. Around 25 years of experience in NGO accounting system related to rural development sector. Expertise in promotion and capacity building of farmers’ cooperatives & federations and women Self Help Group (SHG) federations. Has good experience of auditing and evaluation of watershed projects at district level; dealing with Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs); Strengthening of financial systems and income generating activities for the sustainability of grass-roots community institutions.
Suresh Lingala, Program Associate (Bapatla location)
B.Sc. in Agriculture with six years of experience in the development sector. As an agricultural expert, promoted organic farming practices among women farmers, facilitating vegetable cultivation, carbon sequestration through fruit plantation, and water conservation through farm ponds and borewell recharge. Currently, working at Bapatla (Andhra Pradesh) location addressing drinking water and lift irrigation challenges in coastal areas effected by salinity in both groundwater and surface water bodies.
B.Sc. in Agriculture with six years of experience in the development sector. As an agricultural expert, promoted organic farming practices among women farmers, facilitating vegetable cultivation, carbon sequestration through fruit plantation, and water conservation through farm ponds and borewell recharge. Currently, working at Bapatla (Andhra Pradesh) location addressing drinking water and lift irrigation challenges in coastal areas effected by salinity in both groundwater and surface water bodies.
Venkatesh Pachipala, Program Associate (Sompeta location)
M.A. in Natural Resource and Governance from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Hyderabad in 2025 and joined WLF. Equipping with expertise in sustainable resource management and policy frameworks. Having strong proficiency in use of QGIS for geospatial analysis, enabling precise mapping of wetlands, biodiversity hotspots, and climate impacts. Currently works at Sompeta (Andhra Pradesh) location on water conservation, access to irrigation to small farmers and sustainable agriculture. Skilled in design and execution of field studies and documentation.
M.A. in Natural Resource and Governance from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Hyderabad in 2025 and joined WLF. Equipping with expertise in sustainable resource management and policy frameworks. Having strong proficiency in use of QGIS for geospatial analysis, enabling precise mapping of wetlands, biodiversity hotspots, and climate impacts. Currently works at Sompeta (Andhra Pradesh) location on water conservation, access to irrigation to small farmers and sustainable agriculture. Skilled in design and execution of field studies and documentation.
Sweshika Thipparapu, Program Associate (Achampet location)
M.A. in Natural Resources and Governance from TISS Hyderabad in 2025 and joined WLF. Development professional with interest in climate resilience, rural livelihoods, and natural resource management. Combines technical skills with hands-on experience to support rural and tribal communities. Having expertise in using GIS mapping and data analysis. Skilled in design and leading community surveys and writing professional documentation. Currently works at Achampet (Telangana) location on conservation of Billudi (Chloroxylon swietenia) forest species facing extinction, crop protection using solar fencing and supports water conservation and groundwater recharge for the benefit of small and marginal farmers.
M.A. in Natural Resources and Governance from TISS Hyderabad in 2025 and joined WLF. Development professional with interest in climate resilience, rural livelihoods, and natural resource management. Combines technical skills with hands-on experience to support rural and tribal communities. Having expertise in using GIS mapping and data analysis. Skilled in design and leading community surveys and writing professional documentation. Currently works at Achampet (Telangana) location on conservation of Billudi (Chloroxylon swietenia) forest species facing extinction, crop protection using solar fencing and supports water conservation and groundwater recharge for the benefit of small and marginal farmers.
Venkatesh Pachipala, Program Associate (Sompeta location)
Diploma in Civil Engineering and bachelor's degree in computer science and engineering. Having exposure and foundation in both civil infrastructure work and software development. Having practical experience in developing software tools that support water and infrastructure projects, including data handling, basic analysis, and reporting. Completed a six-month remote internship as a front-end developer. Underwent training on the restoration of irrigation tanks. Currently works on developing add-on tools for EPANET network analysis software and supports grassroots water conservation and agricultural activities. Joined WLF in 2025 and currently works from Sompeta (Andhra Pradesh) location.
Diploma in Civil Engineering and bachelor's degree in computer science and engineering. Having exposure and foundation in both civil infrastructure work and software development. Having practical experience in developing software tools that support water and infrastructure projects, including data handling, basic analysis, and reporting. Completed a six-month remote internship as a front-end developer. Underwent training on the restoration of irrigation tanks. Currently works on developing add-on tools for EPANET network analysis software and supports grassroots water conservation and agricultural activities. Joined WLF in 2025 and currently works from Sompeta (Andhra Pradesh) location.
Radhika Gogineni, Program Associate (admin & fin) (Hyderabad office)
B. Com from Acharya Nagarjuna University and having over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance operations, with strong exposure to day-to-day accounting, payroll management, statutory compliances, and audit support. Currently working at Hyderabad office as a member of finance and administrative section, supporting senior colleagues in accounting, payroll management, audit and compliance-related activities.
B. Com from Acharya Nagarjuna University and having over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance operations, with strong exposure to day-to-day accounting, payroll management, statutory compliances, and audit support. Currently working at Hyderabad office as a member of finance and administrative section, supporting senior colleagues in accounting, payroll management, audit and compliance-related activities.
