The Governing Council
People those who are making a difference

President
Mr. Mark Mendes
An Everester, passionate Mountaineer, Adventure racer and outdoor enthusiast. Passionately working for the forest & wildlife promoting the significance to save forests. Adventure Racer to lead only IFS AR Team from India. He brings his extensive experience, initiatives to connect and build community focused experience. When he is on break, one can find him in the mountains. Connect

Joint Secretary
Dr. Shobha M E
A Math's professor with one of the top universities in India, passionate Trail Runner, Marathoner and Adventure Racer. She is a great mentor whose focus lies in introducing various initiatives to educate, curate awareness through sports and community-based events. She comes with an eye for detailing in whatever she does. Connect

Advisor
Mr. Sreejith
A Triathlete, Open water swimmer, Navigator, Professor and an Adventure Racer. Sreejith lovingly called as "Sir" comes with extensive experience in the outdoor sports, building the skillset, training, connecting with more athletes. When he is not doing an AR he is assisting other athletes to prepare better. Connect
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Treasurer
Mr. Srikanth Peddi
Mechanical engineer by profession and passionate cyclist, trekker, and adventure racer. Along with exceling in his professional career, Srikanth supports various outdoor sports initiatives, and volunteers during his spare time in every way possible. He understands the complexity of all adventures as similar to his deep knowledge from his Mechanical engineering. Connect

Vice President
Ms. Ajita Madan
Sports entrepreneur associated with the AR for many years and have represented India at various International Adventure Races. A passionate adventure enthusiast who is focusing on Sustainable & Conscious Adventure Tourism, Connecting & Empowering Communities thru Adventure Sports while growing Adventure Racing in India & Asia. Connect

Operations Officer
Mr. Sayeesha S Kirani
The NAVIGATOR of the team who just loves Amplifying Adventures. Bringing in 14 years of corporate excellence from Client Service, Collaborations, Curating new policies and operations. The brain behind introducing Orienteering at School level and have been successfully conducting various open workshops and events. Connect

Marketing Officer
Mr. Neil D'souza
An avid adventure sports film maker and photographer who loves to have fun in the outdoors while at work. Documenting & sharing stories of adventure sports, Ad Campaigns, Sports World Cups, Government affiliated events and more. Supporting Adventure community and helping Athletes and Brands. Connect