HSCI Alumni
Counselors of Hindu Tradition serving worldwide since 2019
60% of our scholars are women — a remarkable distinction in chaplaincy education. Our scholars are professionals from healthcare, education, technology, law, and community service across 9 countries. 46% hold a masters degree or higher, and 15% hold a PhD, MD, or JD.
Minakshi Rai
Professional yoga teacher and certified Hindi teacher. Completed yoga instructor training from SVYASA, Bangalore, bringing deeper understanding to spiritual care.
Rita Sheth
Served with the Red Cross and adult care centers and volunteered for children's programs. She brings a lifetime of service to Hindu spiritual care.
Manoj Bharti Mittal
Developed a passion for healthy, organic nutrition and combines this with Hindu spiritual care principles to serve community wellbeing.
Sreemala Setty
Deeply interested in Hindu culture and how it envisions a well-lived life. Has written and taught for the Bala Vihar program.
Aditi Kirtane
An Australian registered pharmacist. She combines her healthcare background with Hindu spiritual care to serve her community holistically.
Sanmay Mukhopadhyay
Former CIO of the second largest public healthcare system in the USA. A passionate yoga practitioner and teacher for over 30 years across multiple lineages.
Bhavesh Vekaria
Chairs and leads his local temple's vision, mission, and goals including providing spiritual care sessions for the community.
Sanatana Das
Monk and spiritual mentor with over 20 years sharing Bhagavad Gita wisdom. Has taught at Stanford, guiding students with practical, accessible teachings.
Avashni Maharaj
Local Market Manager in Durban, South Africa. Experience in banking, finance, and leadership. Serves as Bank Chairperson and Volunteer Coordinator.
Adai Palaniappan
Came to spiritual care through a life-changing event that revealed the importance of spiritual learning and support during times of need.
Arathi Maganti
Engineer whose professional work supports national security and space technology. Channels this discipline and dedication into serving the Hindu community.
Aarthi Vasudevan
Serves as a liaison between staff and patients at a senior care center. She brings direct care experience to Hindu spiritual care practice.
Vithagan Rajagopaul
Served his community by supporting religious and charitable organizations in South Africa. He brings this service dedication to Hindu chaplaincy.
Pradnya Shripad Date
Holds a BS in Computer Science and works in the banking and financial services sector. She pursued the CHT to integrate her professional skills with Hindu spiritual care training.
Sushma Srivastava
Scientist in analytical chemistry at USDA. Volunteers with Gayatri Pariwar and teaches at Yoga Bharati, pursuing a diploma in yoga therapy alongside chaplaincy.
Pallavi Gautam
Physical therapist by training, now working in clinical research. Through the CHT, learned to bring compassionate presence to fellow beings at home, workplace, and community.
Sudhanshu Shukla
London-born technical consultant at NCR with degrees in network communications and technical management. Bridges technology expertise with Hindu spiritual care.
Naresh Gautam
Engineer and business administrator specializing in cloud computing and data analytics. Passionate about discovering scientific spirituality and community service.
Pooja Parkash
Studied Computer Science and Engineering at PEC, Chandigarh. Brings her technology background to community service and Hindu spiritual care practice.
Shishirendhu Jha
Author of 'Cosmic Intelligence — Sync in with the Universe.' The CHT deepened his understanding of community service and Vedanta.
Kamlesh Jain
Chemical engineer and scientist affiliated with Livermore Hindu Temple. Brings a scientific mindset and analytical rigor to spiritual care practice.
Neelam Sethi
Artist and designer by profession. Enrolled in the CHT seeking inspiration and expansion, learning to view people with deeper compassion and understanding.
Nirupama Verma
Served as treasurer and president of Hindi Samaj, Sydney. She shares HSCI's vision of bringing Hindu spiritual care to communities worldwide.
Jayakumar Sadananda
Worked with various community groups as a volunteer and in executive committee roles. He brings organizational experience to Hindu chaplaincy.
Nalini Yashodhare Gangen
Attorney with a law degree and executive MBA. Serves as vice-chairperson of a Hindu temple organization, bringing legal and governance expertise.
Rajesh Sharma
Active in the Hindu community in Fiji, always desired to serve Sanatan Dharma at the highest level. Pursued formal chaplaincy training through HSCI.
Sudha Kargi
Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance at Zions Bancorp with a Master's in Accounting and Finance. Also founder and Artistic Director of Kargi Kala Kendra.
Rashmi Khedkar
Raised to appreciate traditions and interested in holistic approaches. Trained as a certified practitioner, she integrates holistic healing with Hindu chaplaincy.
Dhruv Diddi
Computer Vision Engineer at a Bay Area startup and member of Living Deeply Foundation. Pursued the CHT to reconnect with Hindu tradition through service.
Priya Soma
Enjoys nature, cooking, and spiritual practice. Brings a grounded, nurturing presence to community spiritual care and family service.
Ram Narayan Tiwari
PhD in Environmental Engineering, certified Ombudsman, and HAF Dharma Ambassador. Forty years across public, private, and academic sectors.
Rukmini Raghunathan
Strives to learn broadly and help as many people as possible. Brings this generous, open spirit to Hindu chaplaincy and community engagement.
Neeti Soota
Engineer in high tech who now serves as HSCI's Associate Dean. One of the first Hindu graduates of GTU's chaplaincy program, pioneering the credential pathway.
Lata Anand
Holds an MA in History and a Diploma in Yoga Therapy from SVYASA. Works as a yoga therapist through Yogamaze and Yoga Bharati, serving wellness and spiritual care.
Vijay Aggarwal
Accountant who served as Deputy General Manager at Industrial Finance Corporation of India and as nominee director in several companies. Now channels his leadership into community spiritual care.
Bageswari Raju
Business owner, hobby farmer, and former logistics professional. Born in Singapore, now in Australia, pursuing spiritual care alongside a Psychology diploma.
Raj Gohil
Mechanical engineer running his own design and drafting business in Australia. 25 years of professional experience paired with deep spiritual study.
Ranjani Venkatraman
Part of a Texas-based nonprofit. Plans to use CHT knowledge to engage with volunteers and community members in meaningful service.
Lakshmi Ajjampura
A public health professional with a BS degree and over 25 years of experience in healthcare administration. She joined the CHT program to deepen her ability to serve the Hindu community through spiritual care.
Anoop Kumar
Mechanical engineer, PLM consultant, poet, writer, teacher, and Yagya Purohit. Associated with Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP), blending technical precision with devotional practice.
Lalita Rajpatie Maraj Mongru
Served the privilege of serving her community and profession across multiple leadership roles. She brings this service ethic to Hindu chaplaincy.
Swathi Anantha
Master's in Public Health from UT Houston, Bachelor's in Spanish and Biology. Works in adolescent health research and public health education.
Chandrakala Kanhangad
Procurement professional with international experience in the Middle East and Australia. Brings diverse cross-cultural perspectives to spiritual care.
Praveena Kala
Former bank executive and current investment strategy advisor. Maintains physical and mental health through yoga and meditation, extending this practice to chaplaincy.
Sreerama Krishna Yetchina
IT specialist at Oracle and affiliate of Yoga Bharati. Brings technology leadership and long-standing yogic practice to Hindu spiritual care.
Vasu Kargi
Master's graduate from Utah State University working in technology. Brings analytical thinking and a deep commitment to seva into Hindu spiritual care.
Rakesh Taneja
MTech from IIT Delhi, MBA from IGNOU. Retired Indian Army Colonel with 28 years in business, including owning a B&B in California.
Ushadevi Sivalingam
Holds a degree in occupational therapy and a Master's in health science (Gerontology). She combines clinical expertise with Hindu spiritual care.
S. Mohan Sinnapillay
From Singapore, holds an M.Sc. in International Marketing. Worked in international marketing, distribution, and trading. Passionate reader of biographies and spiritual texts.
Madhuri Velagala
Found the CHT course a valuable source for improving her knowledge and refining her approach to serving others through Hindu spiritual care.
Andy Bissoon
Honours in Electronics Engineering from Seneca College, Canada. Professional experience at the transit commission combined with community teaching.
Andrea Graziosi
Yoga teacher with a BS in Commerce, affiliated with Arsha Vidya Center. Committed to bringing people together through kindness and compassion.
Anitha Katragadda
Healthcare professional in Southern California for 26 years. A people person active in both religious and community service, working with children and the elderly.
Priya Soobramoney
Senior Executive in insurance with an MBA, BSc in Computer Science, and CIO qualification from Oxford. Active in the Ananda Kutir Ashrama in Cape Town.
Ganapathy Swami
Retired engineer with over 35 years in the semiconductor industry. Brings deep technical experience and a lifelong commitment to service into Hindu chaplaincy.
Padmaja Choday
Senior IT Manager for LA County's Department of Social Services and certified yoga instructor of 15 years. Developed a passion for integrating technology, wellness, and spiritual care.
Rathna Dutt
A certified practitioner in reiki, hypnotherapy, and pain management. She combines holistic healing modalities with Hindu spiritual care to serve her community.
Bhavna Desai
Certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) with a B.Com., affiliated with Yoga Bharati. Combines accounting discipline, yoga therapy, and Hindu spiritual care.
Vedanth Kadambi
Retired scientist and engineer who served at IIT Kanpur and Honeywell. Decades of academic and research experience now channeled into spiritual care.
Bala Iyer
Engineering professional in the San Francisco Bay Area. Interested in understanding the Puranas in their original context and studying their applications to modern life.
Sanket Sangwikar
Takes a contemporary approach to Hindu rituals and believes in making Hindu philosophy accessible and relevant to modern life through spiritual care.
Rajinder Gandhi
Retired pediatric surgeon and former associate clinical professor at Columbia University. Supports families navigating end-of-life decisions.
Milind Kulkarni
Brings broad international work experience spanning Australia, India, UAE, UK, and USA. His management expertise enriches his approach to spiritual care service.
Jana Rajan
CPA and trained yoga therapist from Vyasa-LA. Motivated by the dedicated volunteers at HCI and its associated organizations to deepen her spiritual care practice.
Sadhna Hamchander
Certified Heal Your Life facilitator, life coach, and holistic counsellor. Integrates multiple healing modalities with Hindu spiritual care.
Maya Kooverjee
Passionate about empowering her community to care for their overall wellbeing through Hindu spiritual practices and compassionate service.
Zachary Ginder
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Master's in Social Work. Pediatric healthcare administrator and Chair of the Riverside County Children and Families Commission.
Anusha Raghavan
Full-time working mother balancing family with a public sector career. Volunteers at a local Tamil language school, committed to cultural preservation.
Sanyasikodamaggi Murali
A civil engineer with a graduate diploma in transportation engineering. He is passionate about bringing his professional discipline to community spiritual care.
Saraswathi Sashi
Serves as a volunteer counselor, therapist, and wellness coach. She brings holistic care practices to her Hindu spiritual care service.
Seema Garg Murthy
Teaches Hindi to children and volunteers with Sewa International, where she has managed educational and cultural programs for the Hindu community.
Mangala Kumar
Electrical engineer with over 25 years in product management and business development. Active member of Sukham in the Bay Area, bringing corporate leadership to spiritual care.
Anjana Warudkar
A mother, daughter, and community leader who brings warmth, dedication, and a deeply personal connection to her spiritual care practice.
Muralidharan Thundikundyil
MBA holder who volunteers full-time at ISKCON after a long corporate career. Passionate about promoting Vedic wisdom through spiritual care.
Sita Prasad
Pharmacist by profession, passionate about the richness of Hindu heritage. Combines pharmaceutical care with spiritual service to her community.
Kranti Kapre
Sought spiritual understanding from an interfaith perspective. Brings this inclusive, open-minded approach to Hindu chaplaincy practice.
Prashant Rajan
IT professional in Sydney working with a leading university's mental health team. Originally from Kerala, deeply committed to Sanatan Dharma and community service.
Radha Ramrattan
Serves her community as a volunteer in senior homes. Her passion is helping the elderly through compassionate Hindu spiritual care.
Mallika Dhapodkar
Financial professional with a BCom, affiliated with SEWA International. Her client-facing career cultivated the relational skills she brings to chaplaincy.
Nand Kishore Upadhyay
Based in Sydney with a degree in IT and postgraduate in Finance. Working in insurance while pursuing a PhD in theology and social psychology.
Dilip Darji
Devoted weekends to temple service since 1997 and served as vice president until 2020. Deep institutional knowledge applied to Hindu chaplaincy.
PT Neil Dev Persad
Practicing Hindu priest based in Sunrise, Florida. Brings priestly training and community leadership to formalized tele-chaplaincy and spiritual care.
Dilip G. Girglani
A devoted practitioner of meditation, mantra, puja, and havana. He joined the CHT program to formalize his lifelong commitment to Hindu spiritual practice and community service.
Savita Garg
Hindi teacher working with a nonprofit organization. Passionate about teaching and helping others, she deepened her knowledge of Hindu spiritual traditions through the CHT.
Kollengode Narayanan
Engineer by training with graduate education from UC Berkeley. Worked in diverse technology domains, bringing analytical thinking and diaspora experience to chaplaincy.
Nagesh Tavarageri
Experienced firsthand the need for spiritual guidance and advice during personal challenges. This led him to pursue formal Hindu chaplaincy training.
Aparna Uppala
Community volunteer bringing dedication and service orientation to Hindu spiritual care practice.
Shobhana Nandan
Holds a BCom from SRC Trichy and a BS in Business. Combines business acumen with dedication to community spiritual care service.
Saurabh Srivastava
Engineer and data professional at a bank. Beyond his career and family, deeply passionate about learning and sharing Hindu spiritual wisdom.
Malini Cadambi-Daniel
M.Phil in Sociology, Executive Director of PSC-CUNY representing 30,000 faculty. Fellow at Rutgers and advisor at Hunter College, bringing labor leadership to chaplaincy.
Shanti Ravi
Engineer, certified teacher, and longtime volunteer with Think India Foundation and Vaasi Foundation. Keen interest in physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.
Nandkishor Khidkikar
Instrumentation Engineer and Manager with 47 years across refineries and chemical plants in India, Kuwait, Canada, and USA. Completed Hindu chaplaincy training upon retirement.
Usha Narasimhan
Draws strength from family love and values. While pursuing her MBA, mastered the art of balancing career, family, and community service — now HSCI's Registrar.
Arti Damani
Recently retired from California Community College where she worked as a Project Accountant. Graduated from Yoga Bharati's teacher training in 2015 and has been teaching yoga since.
Satya Pappu
Transitioned from two decades in software to becoming a certified yoga therapist from SVYASA. Works at MD Anderson Integrative Medicine Department.
Marco Escareal
Physician in the Philippines with a Diploma in Indology from REVA University, Bangalore. Career spanning pharmaceuticals, academia, and healthcare.
Neelima Paravastu
Holds degrees in commerce and IT with additional certifications in community service. She brings a diverse skill set to her spiritual care practice.
Latha Vasan
IT auditor at Toyota Motors with an MS in Information Systems. Also a Boy Scout leader, yoga instructor, and bhajan group leader devoted to community service.
Ashok Chandrasekhar
PhD and two Master's in Business. University teaching combined with industry leadership roles. Now HSCI faculty and Kutumba Journal editor.
Jayanti Gupta
Holds an M.Sc., B.Ed., and postgraduate diplomas in journalism and editing. She brings decades of experience in education and publishing to her spiritual care practice.
Pallavi Joshi
Instrumentation and Control Engineer in the water industry. Lifelong commitment to volunteering, from teaching sugarcane farming to community spiritual care.
Urmil Narang
Practiced law in India for 20 years before moving to the United States. Brings legal expertise and cross-cultural understanding to Hindu chaplaincy.
Sharita Moodley
Law degree and postgraduate certificate in education. Background in education and law, driven by a love for community service in South Africa.
Manisha Sharma
Transitioned from accounting to nursing, driven by her passion to serve her community. She brings this caregiving commitment to Hindu chaplaincy.
Sarita Kulkarni
Master's degrees in Sericulture and Applied Entomology from India and Australia. Career spanning academia, research, and entrepreneurship.
Shobha Krishna
A seeker of truth working toward self-realization. Brings her contemplative practice and inner journey to community spiritual care.
Kristine Bell
Joined the CHT alongside entering GTU's Interreligious Chaplaincy Program — pursuing dual pathways toward professional board-certified Hindu chaplaincy.
Jag Gossai
Now pursuing the ICP program at GTU to become a board-certified chaplain. Grateful for the opportunity HSCI gave to enhance his service.
Anil Diddi
Software professional in Silicon Valley and part of Living Deeply Foundation. Sought an opportunity to serve the community and found it through the CHT program.
Bindu Gupta
Brings yoga and meditation to her community for physical and mental health. Part of a team designing the Hindu spiritual care curriculum.
Meera Maharaj
Property Practitioner and community leader with experience in spiritual care, cultural events, and wellness programs. Aspires to officiate marriages and last rites.
Shubhada Hegde
Ayurvedic practitioner and yoga trainer. Recognized the need for spiritual care while working as a therapist for special needs children in Australia.
Shomintha Salikram
Volunteers at a local clinic and community groups serving women and senior citizens. Brings direct care experience to Hindu chaplaincy.
Sandhya Prathap
Artist based in Atlanta. Channels creative vision and passion for painting into community spiritual care, bringing beauty to service.
Navin Ramachandran
Systems and control engineer by training who has worked across several industries. Brings analytical thinking to spiritual care practice.
Ridhi Khurana
Discovered HCI's CHT course through her passion for community service. The program opened new doors for her to serve through Hindu spiritual care.
Joe Swetman
BA in Religion and Psychology. Former Buddhist monk and longtime meditation teacher, blending Vedanta and Sanskrit study with Hindu spiritual care.
Gajanan Dhapodkar
Professor of Fashion Design and member of SEWA International. Passionate about empowering others through education, extending this mission into spiritual care.
Vandhana Sinha
Master's degrees in Business, Global Affairs, and Taxation. Blends education, Jyotisha, Ayurveda, and chaplaincy. Plans to pursue a Master of Divinity.
Matsya Devī Dāsī
Matsya Devi Dasi serves at ISKCON, studying and applying the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam in daily life. She brings devotional practice to her spiritual care service.
Rathna (Nisha) Singh
Nisha Singh grew up in apartheid South Africa where her family home served as a satsang center. She carries this tradition of service into Hindu chaplaincy.
Leila Singh
Qualified PFP and CFP Financial Consultant who combines financial industry experience with deep study of the Bhagavad Gita and ashram training.
Arvi Rengasamy
A technical advisor for a water company in Western Australia. He is affiliated with Hindu community organizations and brings technical precision to spiritual care.
Sengkuttuvan Kanniyappan
MBA in Aviation Management from RMIT and Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from NUS. Aviation and engineering background applied to community service.
Nishtha Goel
Brings an IT management background with strong training and writing skills to her volunteer spiritual care work. She channels her professional expertise into community service.
Uthra Natarajan
Yoga teacher for five years, currently at San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Teaches all ages and supports cancer patients and survivors through practice.
Meena Devi Motihal
Master's in Education, focused on community empowerment programs. Integrates educational principles with holistic wellness in spiritual care.
Sudha Ramakrishnan
Music coordinator at Chinmaya Mission for 12 years. Completed the CHT to formalize decades of spiritual community service.
Punit Pandya
Senior Software Engineer at Boeing Australia with a Master's in Computer Science. Promotes Sanatan Dharma through community service in Brisbane.
Roshika Akhil
Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Queensland. Extensive work improving outcomes for First Nations communities in remote Australia.
Sourav Panda
Holds a postgraduate degree in international business strategy with experience across multiple industries. He brings a global perspective to Hindu spiritual care.
Sheethal Ramsunder
Pediatrician with an MBChB from Stellenbosch University and FCPaeds from Wits. Works in public and private healthcare in South Africa.
Mahalakshmi Sadras
Deep deep commitment to community service, having served as PTA President and in multiple volunteer roles. She brings this dedication to spiritual care.
Raju Rayasam
Distinguished Engineer at Loral Systems and trained yogi from Yoga Bharati. Passionate about community service, now equipped with chaplaincy tools and knowledge.
Varun Kapoor
Holds a bachelor's degree in computer science with 18 years of professional experience in technology. He joined the CHT to bridge his technical career with spiritual service.
Samyukta Chaney
MA in Education, completed a chaplain residency at UCSF. Background in teaching math, yoga, and meditation — now pursuing comprehensive spiritual care.
Acharya Bramdeo Mokoonlall
Diverse background spanning financial services and Arya Samaj organizations across Mauritius, Houston, Atlanta, and Toronto.
Smriti Murali Krishna
Biomedical scientist with over 25 years of research experience. First Hindu female chaplain in the Australian Defence Force (Army).
Rachigan Rajagopaul
Drawn to the CHT course for its immense value both personally and to the Hindu community in South Africa. Serves through culturally grounded spiritual care.
Yashpal Singh Rawat
Bachelor in Commerce, lives in Australia and works at the Water Department in New South Wales. Deeply interested in Sanatan Dharma.
Lalitha Vishwanath
Holds an MA in Literature from the University of Bengaluru, based in San Dimas, Southern California. Brings literary depth and cultural insight to chaplaincy.
Kavita Paudwal
Indian singer specializing in devotional music. Brings artistic gifts, spiritual devotion, and a public platform to Hindu chaplaincy and community service.
Kirenkrishen Maharaj
Bachelor of Law from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Dual role as attorney and Hindu priest serving the Gauteng community in South Africa.
Suchitra Krishna
Inspired to pursue Hindu chaplaincy after attending an HCI event. Brings enthusiasm for community connection and authentic spiritual engagement.
Lakshmi Srinivasan
Found in the CHT course a superb framework to integrate spiritual values of Hindu tradition into professional care and community service.
Binay Pande
Community leader bringing organizational skills and a commitment to Hindu values into spiritual care service.
Haytal Makadia
Fourth-generation Gujarati trained as a clinical pharmacist. Follower of the Swadhyay Family, rooted in the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.
Akila Padmanabhan
Professional yoga teacher from Yoga Bharati. Interested in understanding Puranas, rich Hindu culture, and incorporating them into everyday spiritual care.
Karthikeyan Subramanian
The co-founder and current president of Sydney Sanskrit School. He brings his commitment to preserving Hindu heritage to spiritual care.
Anjana Bhargava
An Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner and Madhubani folk artist based in the western United States. She brings traditional healing arts and Hindu wisdom together in her approach to community spiritual care.
Sharad Patel
Came from Tanzania to study in Silicon Valley. Early career in semiconductors, later combining technology with education and community leadership.
Satyajit Rai
Software engineer with experience building systems at Silicon Valley companies. Passionate about Hindu scriptures, philosophy, math, and world cultures.
Manju Gupta
Software developer with over 25 years of experience and a member of Arsha Vidya Center. Dedicated to the study of Bhagavad Gita, Vedas, and Hindu religious practices.
Dr. Mahesh Kamalakar Potdar
Values HSCI's blending of samskara knowledge with community service. Applies this to his work with the Hindu Council of Australia.
Naresh Maharaj
Business Administration graduate and IT leader, also a devoted Hindu priest. Inspired by Ramakrishna and Divine Life Society to expand spiritual care.
Dr. Sanjay Patwardhan
Works in the Greater Cleveland area, bringing medical background and clinical experience to Hindu spiritual care and community wellness.
Sangeeta Balram
Turned to spirituality and community service after pivotal life events. Teaches dance exercise and channels energy into caring for others.
Srinath Maganti
Engineer with an MS from IIT Madras and a PhD from the University of Cincinnati. Brings rigorous academic training to Hindu spiritual care.
Manu Swamy
Yogini passionate about yoga and holistic living. Studied various schools of yoga and became certified through VyasaLA, integrating practice with chaplaincy.
Minakshi Srivastava
Runs ShriM Consulting and Abhitech USA. Serves on the boards of nonprofits including Sushrut Yog, Arsha Jyotish, and Arsha Ayurveda.
Ekanatha Pai
Grew up in a small village in Udupi, Karnataka, where community caring for each other was a way of life. Brings that ethos to Hindu chaplaincy as a BE and MBA holder.
Anurag Saxena
IT Analyst with a Master's in Computer Applications. Leads children's workshops with Gayatri Pariwar, deepening his chaplaincy journey with purpose.
Aushim Merchant
Describes the CHT as a memorable journey of constructive debate, knowledge sharing, and peer-to-peer learning in Hindu spiritual care.
Navin Govinda Raj Pillay
Embarked on the CHT course to add spiritual care credentials to his existing community service work, deepening his ability to serve.
Rashmi Gore
Holds an architecture degree and is the creative director of ART n EASEL. She brings her creative vision to spiritual care, blending artistic expression with Hindu wisdom.
Geeta Gourimath
Holds a BA and a Bachelor of Education. She served as a Kannada teacher and community educator, bringing her teaching experience to Hindu spiritual care.
Shantanu Raje
Raised in a humble, values-driven family in India where giving back was a way of life. Inspired by his father's selfless support of students.
Sabita Rajasekar
Scientist in immunology and genetics. Brings scientific rigor and an analytical mindset to Hindu spiritual care practice and community service.
Sai Paravastu
The founder of an open source technology services company and several fundraising organizations supporting newly migrated communities. He channels his entrepreneurial drive into spiritual service.
Ashis Khan
Engineer with 30+ years of experience who wanted to give back to society. Through HCI, learned to bring compassionate presence to hospitals, hospices, and senior homes.
Jagdish Ram
Active in Sanatana Dharma groups in Sydney and serves as a director of a yoga organization. He brings organizational leadership to his spiritual care practice.
Shweta Sharma
Gained additional knowledge in privacy, active listening, and ethical care through the CHT course, enhancing her ability to serve with professionalism.
Darshana Rama
Chemical engineer working in South Africa's textile industry and a Bharatanatyam dancer. Brings cultural arts and science to spiritual care.
Hemani Thukral
Found in HSCI a platform for her journey into Hindu chaplaincy. Values the CHT as a holistic course exploring counseling through Vedanta.
Chakshu Madan
Master's in business with a background in logistics, currently working in defence. Drawn to chaplaincy to bridge professional discipline with spiritual service.
Prachi Gokhale
Passionate about simple, calm, and stress-free living. She pursued the CHT program to share these ideals through Hindu spiritual care practice.
Umesh Singh Rawat
Holds an MBA in finance and is passionate about yoga, Hindu culture, and community service. He integrates financial acumen with spiritual care.
Anupma Mangla
Software Engineer in San Jose, CA. A yoga enthusiast and trained instructor from Yoga Bharati who volunteers with SJPL and teaches yoga in the San Jose community.