About PHA

Professional Housekeepers Association (PHA) was registered through the efforts of a group of like-minded enthusiastic professional housekeepers in Bangalore on 16th February 2015 and launched on 21st May 2015. The founding members and the Executive Committee bring along with them vast professional experience from their area of expertise. The life members are seasoned professionals who contribute immensely for collaborative development of the fraternity.

The camaraderie began 10 years ago when Mrs. Bharti Kalappa initiated her friends from the industry to catch up over food at Shiro, UB City, Bangalore since they decided to unite to form a Housekeepers group. Mrs. Bindu Neel, GM of The Paul Hotel invited interested housekeepers for a meeting. Mrs. Jayashree Nagaraj motivated the group to form an association called Southern Housekeepers Club. Another meeting was conducted at the Chancery Pavilion and the Board members elected were Mrs. Bharti Kalappa, Mr. Rakshith, Mr. Kiran, Mrs. Jayashree Nagaraj, and Mrs. Asha Prem Kumar.

Mrs.Jayashree Nagaraj the then president, launched SHC on the 11th October 2012. After a successful completion of 3 years, numerous well-wishers including The Karnataka Govt. appreciated the vision and mission of the club and motivated us to form our own association at the National level. Under the leadership of Mrs.Jayashree Nagaraj, the National Level Association called PHA (Professional Housekeepers Association) came into being on the 21st May 2015. Mrs.Bhavana Alvares was elected the President and Mrs. Jayashree Nagaraj became the Founder President and Chairperson. Together they pioneered loads of commendable activities like conducting workshops, training programs, making SOPs, etc. This association has been recognised by the industry, proof of which is obvious as we now have Executives from all the best brands of Hotels, Facility management companies, Healthcare and other Housekeeping entrepreneurs.

Our Vision

To instill a sense of pride, comradeship, knowledge & professionalism among the housekeeping fraternity and future housekeeping professionals.

Our Mission

To be a non-profit organization that provides an active platform to holistically synergize the housekeeping workforce and budding housekeeping professionals by facilitating practical & innovative solutions, guidance, and knowledge dissemination through rigorous networking & interactive initiatives.

Aims and Objectives of PHA

The prime objective of PHA is to provide a platform that will allow one to forge alliances beyond one’s immediate circle through other members of the association.
Housekeepers will be able to make relevant contact with professionals in their field, restaurateurs, hoteliers, facility managers, and similar people with expertise.
Members will have an opportunity to meet and/or interact with other members who can help to advance one’s career or assist his/her organization.
Members can acquire relevant tips, seek advice from experts, and receive feedback regarding ideas generated.
The Executive Committee or panel appointed by the association will also be responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and developing standards in the housekeeping industry.
The association would endeavor to be an evaluating body to certify or approve vendors, consultants and educational institutions etc. including their products or services, serving the housekeeping/cleaning industry.
PHA will work towards education (training and skill development), recognition, awards, rewards etc. in the housekeeping fraternity.

Our Team

We achieve much more when we collaborate rather than compete. The Executive Committee bring along with them vast professional experience from their area of expertise.

National Executive Committee

The elected members for 2025 – 2028

Name	Position
Mrs Jayashree Nagaraj	Founder President and Chairperson
Mr. Shivakumar V	General Secretary
Ms. Bharti Kalappa	VP - Operations
Dr. Thomas Mathew	VP – L&D
Mr. Arumugam Karthick	Treasurer
Ms. Rekha Maitra	Executive Member PR Media & Events
Mr. Hariram Charan	Jt. Secretary
Mr. Ranajit Behera	Executive Member Creativity, IT & Promotion
Ms. Babita Butola	Executive Member - Membership Development
Ms. Sandhya Anilkumar	Chief Mentor – PHA YUVA India
Dr. D. P. Sudhagar	Head Strategy – PHA India
Dr. Rachna Chandan	Editor – Voice of Housekeepers (e-infozine) – PHA India

PHA North Board Members

The elected members for 2024 – 2026

Name	Position
Mrs Jayashree Nagaraj	Founder President and Chairperson
Meenu Tognatta	Hon. Advisor
Madhu Chandock	Hon. Advisor
Bharti Singh Kalappa	VP- Operations, PHA North Chapter
Dr. Malini Singh	VP- Learning and Development, PHA North Chapter
Vanishree Koul	Manager-PR Media, Events and IT PHA North Chapter
Zaib Belgaumi	Secretary, PHA North Chapter
Nishant Saxena	Treasurer, PHA North Chapter

PHA Karnataka Board Members

The elected members for 2024 – 2026

Name	Position
Mrs Jayashree Nagaraj	Founder President and Chairperson
Babita Butola	VP- Operations, PHA Karnataka Chapter
Smitha Mohan	VP- Learning and Development, PHA Karnataka Chapter
Ranajit Behera	Manager-PR Media, Events and IT PHA Karnataka Chapter
Karthik Arumugam	Secretary, PHA Karnataka Chapter
Lakshmi K.	Treasurer, PHA Karnataka Chapter
Paul Benjamin Elumalai	Jt. Secretary, PHA Karnataka Chapter

Kerala Chapter Board Members

The elected members for 2025- 2027

Name	Position
Mrs Jayashree Nagaraj	Founder President and Chairperson
Ms. Bindu. K C	VP - Operations
Ms. Sonia Thomas	Ms. Sonia Thomas
Ms. Sheeba Manu	Treasurer
Mr. Jagadeesh G Sadasivan	Secretary, PR Media & Events
Ms. Sini Biju	Jt. Secretary

PHA Kerala Board Members

The elected members for 2023 – 2025

Name	Position
Mrs Jayashree Nagaraj	Founder President and Chairperson
Bindu K..C	VP- Operations, PHA Kerala Chapter
Reji Joseph	VP- Learning and Development,PHA Kerala Chapter
Sanju Samuel	Manager-PR Media, Events and IT PHA Kerala Chapter
Roopesh Krishna	Secretary, PHA Kerala Chapter
Beena Satheesh	Treasurer, PHA Kerala Chapter
Rakesh B. Jayan	Jt. Secretary, PHA Kerala Chapter

National Executive Committee Members

The elected members for 2022 – 2025

Name	Position
Mrs Jayashree Nagaraj	Founder President and Chairperson
Dr. Thomas Mathew	VP – L&D and officiating VP - Operations
Ms. Sandhya Anilkumar	Chief Mentor – PHA YUVA India
Mr. Shivakumar V	General Secretary and Officiating Membership Management
Mr. Hariram Charan	Joint Secretary
Mr. Kishore	Treasurer
Ms. Elizabeth. M	Exe. Member -PR Media, Events & IT
Dr. Rachna Chandan	Editor – Voice of Housekeepers (e-infozine) – PHA India
Dr. D. P. Sudhagar	Head Strategy – PHA India

National Executive Committee

The elected members for 2018- 2022

Name	Position
Mrs Jayashree Nagaraj	Founder President and Chairperson
Ms. Bharti Kalappa	General Secretary
Ms. Asha Prem Kumar	VP - Operations
Mrs Rajshree Gopal	Treasurer
Dr. Thomas Mathew	VP – L&D
Mr. Vinod Kumar	Membership Management
Ms. Elizabeth. M	Exe. Manager-PR, Media Events & IT
Mr. Nishant Saxena	Jt. Secretary
Ms. Sandhya Anilkumar	Chief Mentor – PHA YUVA India
Dr. D. P. Sudhagar	Head Strategy – PHA India
Ms. Smritee Raghubalan	Editor – Voice of Housekeepers (e-infozine) – PHA India

National Executive Committee Members

The elected members for 2015 – 2018

Name	Position
Mrs Jayashree Nagaraj	Founder President and Chairperson
Ms Bhavana Alvares	President Karnataka
Ms.Finianne Braganza	General Secretary
Ms Sunita Srinivasan	Vice President Learning & Development
Ms Bharti Kamath	Treasurer
Ms Bindu Neel	Executive Member
Ms Rajani Ghatge	Executive Member