Graduation Souvenir
Counselor of Hindu Tradition | CHT
Learn to Serve. The scholars of the first class are also "trail blazers," having worked closely with the faculty in developing the first-of-its-kind CHT course.
Kailash Joshi, Ph.D. — HCI PresidentFrom the President
From the Dean of Academic Affairs
From the Dean of Administration
Service is the common fabric of our curriculum and the ultimate goal for our Scholars. There is a growing need for a well-trained, well-informed Corps of individuals who can handle a spectrum of requests in an appropriate, culturally sensitive manner.
Mukund Acharya, Ph.D. — Head, Community ServicesThe CHT Oath
I will serve to the best of my ability, with compassion and humility. I will abstain from any behavior that could cause harm, and exercise care to maintain strict confidentiality and respect for all concerned.
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.
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.
Anoop Kumar
Mechanical engineer, PLM consultant, poet, writer, teacher, and Yagya Purohit. Associated with Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP), blending technical precision with devotional practice.
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.
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.
Sreerama Krishna Yetchina
IT specialist at Oracle and affiliate of Yoga Bharati. Brings technology leadership and long-standing yogic practice to Hindu 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.
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.
Andrea Graziosi
Yoga teacher with a BS in Commerce, affiliated with Arsha Vidya Center. Committed to bringing people together through kindness and compassion.
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.
Sita Prasad
Pharmacist by profession, passionate about the richness of Hindu heritage. Combines pharmaceutical care with spiritual service to her community.
Gajanan Dhapodkar
Professor of Fashion Design and member of SEWA International. Passionate about empowering others through education, extending this mission into spiritual care.
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.
Vedanth Kadambi
Retired scientist and engineer who served at IIT Kanpur and Honeywell. Decades of academic and research experience now channeled into 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.
Bhavna Desai
Certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) with a B.Com., affiliated with Yoga Bharati. Combines accounting discipline, yoga therapy, and Hindu spiritual care.
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.
Kamlesh Jain
Chemical engineer and scientist affiliated with Livermore Hindu Temple. Brings a scientific mindset and analytical rigor to spiritual care practice.
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.
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.