Graduation Souvenir
HSCI Sixth Graduation Gala
It all started about 10 years ago with a constructive dialog among a small Silicon Valley group of Hindus about sustainable ways forward for the Hindu tradition to thrive outside India. We concluded that the introduction of spiritual care and chaplaincy is much needed.
Kailash Joshi, PhD, DSc(Hon) — President, HSCIWay Forward
We Are Well on Our Way!
Graduation Address
Karma Yoga Honorees
Mukund Acharya, PhD — Community Service & Author. Karma Yoga Honoree in recognition of his pioneering initiatives to care for the elderly & people dealing with serious illness, by helping build Sukham, HSCI and Sandhya's Touch as novel community service organizations.
Oath of Service
The oath of service every scholar takes at graduation emphasizes how we must bring the richness and sweetness of the Hindu tradition to serve ALL of humanity in a spirit of Karma Yoga, selfless service.
Gaurav Rastogi — Dean, HSCIGlobal Hindu Interreligious Chaplaincy Pathway
The 8 Pioneers
We are thrilled to support this pioneering initiative. By integrating Hindu spiritual care into various sectors, we can address critical issues of mental health and well-being in our communities.
Asha Jadeja-Motwani — Donor and Founder, Motwani-Jadeja FoundationCongratulations to the CHT 2024 Graduates
Andy Bissoon
Ashok Chandrasekhar
Rajinder Gandhi
Raj Gohil
Sadhna Hamchander
Shubhada Hegde
Pallavi Joshi
Chandrakala Kanhangad
Sengkuttuvan Kanniyappan
Sarita Kulkarni
Kirenkrishen Maharaj
Haytal Makadia
Bramdeo Mokooniall
Sharita Moodley
Meena Devi Motilal
Smriti Murali Krishna
Punit Pandya
Satya Pappu
Anusha Raghavan
Bageswari Raju
Sheethal Ramsunder
Yashpal Singh Rawat
Leila L Singh
Priya Soobramoney
Rakesh Taneja
Ram Narayan Tewari
Nand Kishore Upadhyay
The HCRC
The Innovative HSCI TrayaCare Platform
As one of the few full-time Hindu chaplains working in US higher education and the Chair of NAHCA, I have witnessed the tremendous value of our Hindu practices and philosophies towards supporting individual human flourishing. We need more Hindu chaplains.
Asha C Shipman, PhD — Director of Hindu Life, Yale UniversityRead Kutumba Volume 4 — Fall 2024
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.
Samyukta Chaney
MA in Education, completed a chaplain residency at UCSF. Background in teaching math, yoga, and meditation — now pursuing comprehensive spiritual care.
Marco Escareal
Physician in the Philippines with a Diploma in Indology from REVA University, Bangalore. Career spanning pharmaceuticals, academia, and healthcare.
Zachary Ginder
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Master's in Social Work. Pediatric healthcare administrator and Chair of the Riverside County Children and Families Commission.
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.
Sharad Patel
Came from Tanzania to study in Silicon Valley. Early career in semiconductors, later combining technology with education and community leadership.
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.
Sudhanshu Shukla
London-born technical consultant at NCR with degrees in network communications and technical management. Bridges technology 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.
Roshika Akhil
Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Queensland. Extensive work improving outcomes for First Nations communities in remote Australia.
Andy Bissoon
Honours in Electronics Engineering from Seneca College, Canada. Professional experience at the transit commission combined with community teaching.
Ashok Chandrasekhar
PhD and two Master's in Business. University teaching combined with industry leadership roles. Now HSCI faculty and Kutumba Journal editor.
Rajinder Gandhi
Retired pediatric surgeon and former associate clinical professor at Columbia University. Supports families navigating end-of-life decisions.
Raj Gohil
Mechanical engineer running his own design and drafting business in Australia. 25 years of professional experience paired with deep spiritual study.
Sadhna Hamchander
Certified Heal Your Life facilitator, life coach, and holistic counsellor. Integrates multiple healing modalities with Hindu spiritual care.
Shubhada Hegde
Ayurvedic practitioner and yoga trainer. Recognized the need for spiritual care while working as a therapist for special needs children in Australia.
Pallavi Joshi
Instrumentation and Control Engineer in the water industry. Lifelong commitment to volunteering, from teaching sugarcane farming to community spiritual care.
Chandrakala Kanhangad
Procurement professional with international experience in the Middle East and Australia. Brings diverse cross-cultural perspectives 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.
Sarita Kulkarni
Master's degrees in Sericulture and Applied Entomology from India and Australia. Career spanning academia, research, and entrepreneurship.
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.
Haytal Makadia
Fourth-generation Gujarati trained as a clinical pharmacist. Follower of the Swadhyay Family, rooted in the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.
Acharya Bramdeo Mokoonlall
Diverse background spanning financial services and Arya Samaj organizations across Mauritius, Houston, Atlanta, and Toronto.
Sharita Moodley
Law degree and postgraduate certificate in education. Background in education and law, driven by a love for community service in South Africa.
Meena Devi Motihal
Master's in Education, focused on community empowerment programs. Integrates educational principles with holistic wellness in spiritual care.
Smriti Murali Krishna
Biomedical scientist with over 25 years of research experience. First Hindu female chaplain in the Australian Defence Force (Army).
Punit Pandya
Senior Software Engineer at Boeing Australia with a Master's in Computer Science. Promotes Sanatan Dharma through community service in Brisbane.
Satya Pappu
Transitioned from two decades in software to becoming a certified yoga therapist from SVYASA. Works at MD Anderson Integrative Medicine Department.
Anusha Raghavan
Full-time working mother balancing family with a public sector career. Volunteers at a local Tamil language school, committed to cultural preservation.
Bageswari Raju
Business owner, hobby farmer, and former logistics professional. Born in Singapore, now in Australia, pursuing spiritual care alongside a Psychology diploma.
Sheethal Ramsunder
Pediatrician with an MBChB from Stellenbosch University and FCPaeds from Wits. Works in public and private healthcare in South Africa.
Yashpal Singh Rawat
Bachelor in Commerce, lives in Australia and works at the Water Department in New South Wales. Deeply interested in Sanatan Dharma.
Leila Singh
Qualified PFP and CFP Financial Consultant who combines financial industry experience with deep study of the Bhagavad Gita and ashram training.
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.
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.
Ram Narayan Tiwari
PhD in Environmental Engineering, certified Ombudsman, and HAF Dharma Ambassador. Forty years across public, private, and academic sectors.
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.