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Our Advisors

Our advisors provide the guidance, experience, and perspective that help Sewa International USA grow with purpose. Their leadership strengthens our programs, supports thoughtful decision-making, and helps us serve communities with greater impact.



Board Of Directors

7 Members

Dr. Suresh Jain is a biotech entrepreneur and founder of Intonation Research Laboratories. With training from AIIMS, Cornell, Tufts, and Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess, he brings scientific leadership and long-standing community service experience.

Dr. Suresh Jain   

Director

Ajay Singhal is a technology executive, entrepreneur, investor, and mentor. With a PhD in Electrical Engineering and an MBA, he has held leadership roles in major technology companies and supports educational and dharma-focused initiatives.

Ajay Sanghal

Director

Ramesh Bhutada is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Star Pipe Products in Houston. He has supported several civic, cultural, and wellness organizations, including the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and SVYASA Research Foundation.

Ramesh Bhutada

Director

Sachin Kulkarni is a Bay Area software engineer and social worker who has supported Sewa initiatives, including education-focused fundraising. He brings technology experience and a strong commitment to service-driven community impact.

Sachin Kulkarni

Director

Sarojini Gupta is a longtime community leader and former President of Sewa International Houston. She has supported Hindi language promotion, cultural organizations, Ekal Vidyalaya, and Sewa’s service programs.

Sarojini Gupta

Director

Sridhar Talanki is the Founder and President of Pandit View Software in the Greater Denver Area. He is a recognized community leader and has served as a technology ambassador for Andhra Pradesh, India.

Sridhar Talanki

Director

Vishal Khera is a venture investor, technologist, and founder of Khera Ventures. He supports early-stage technology companies and previously led a federal technology consulting business focused on digital transformation and innovation.

Vishal Khera

Director

Honorary Board Members

5 Members

Dr. Arti Gehani is an emergency medicine physician with experience in clinical care and service work. Public sources note her medical training at Drexel University and emergency medicine residency at USC, along with participation in volunteer medical service efforts.

Arti Gehani

Director

Avadesh Agrawal is associated with philanthropy, community service, and service-focused initiatives. Public sources for Avdhesh/Avadhesh Agarwal describe him as a Los Angeles-based business leader and philanthropist.

Avadesh Agrawal

Director

Dr. Mukesh Goel is a Harvard Medical School-trained interventional cardiologist. He is the founder of the Putnam Heart Center and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in Florida and has contributed to medical research through published work.

Dr. Mukesh Goel

Director

Prof. Manohar Shinde is a retired psychiatrist who specialized in eating disorders among children and adolescents. He has taught at universities and is also recognized as a Hindu scholar connected with the Dharma Foundation.

Prof. Manohar Shinde

Director

Prof. Radheshyam Dwivedi is a retired Professor of Cell Biology at Howard University. He has served on several cultural and community advisory boards and is connected with organizations focused on education, heritage, and service.

Prof. Radheshyam Dwivedi

Honorary Board Member

Board of Advisors

11 Members

Amit K. Misra supports Sewa International USA with advisory guidance, organizational insight, and a service-focused perspective that helps strengthen Sewa’s mission and community programs.

Amit K Mishra

VP, Technology Service

Dhiren Shah brings financial and organizational perspective to Sewa International USA’s advisory work, helping support responsible stewardship, long-term planning, and service-driven initiatives.

Dhiren Shah

Executive VP

Gautam Desai is a former President of Sewa International USA. His leadership helped guide Sewa’s growth in local service, disaster response, and broader community-focused programs.

Gautam Desai

Director, IT & IS

Girish Mehta supports Sewa International USA through advisory leadership, community engagement, and mission-focused guidance that helps advance Sewa’s service and outreach efforts.

Girish Mehta

Director, Internal Audit and Compliance

Longtime advisor supporting Sewa’s service initiatives, organizational guidance, and community work.

Sri Narayan Chandak

VP, Technology Service

S. P. Kothari is a professor of accounting and finance at MIT Sloan with senior experience in academia, government, and policy. He brings financial and strategic insight to Sewa.

S.P. Kothari

Executive VP

Saumitra Gokhale is a global community leader associated with Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh and Sewa International. He brings decades of service, cultural leadership, and organizational experience.

Saumitra Gokhale

Director, IT & IS

Shyam Parande is a longtime global service leader associated with Sewa International. He has guided diaspora engagement, humanitarian work, and disaster relief initiatives across communities.

Shyam Parande

Director

Sree Sreenath is a former President of Sewa International USA. He helped build organizational systems and scale Sewa into a stronger national service organization.

Sree Sreenath

VP, Technology Service

Srikanth Konda is a founding President of Sewa International USA. He helped shape Sewa’s early growth, chapter development, fundraising, and service operations.

Srikanth Konda

Executive VP

Supports youth engagement, volunteer development, education initiatives, and community service leadership.

Venkatesh Murthy

Director, IT & IS

Academic and researcher who brings educational, strategic, and service-minded perspective to Sewa.

Prof. Yashwant Pathak

Director, Internal Audit and Compliance