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Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, known as Sadhviji, is a global spiritual leader, and bestselling author who has spent nearly 30 years living and teaching in the Himalayas. Raised in Hollywood and a graduate of Stanford University with a Ph.D. in psychology, she left behind a life marked by trauma and outward success to find profound healing… Continue reading Sadhwi Bhagwati

Swami Govindadev Giri known reverentially as Swamiji, is an Indian spiritual guru. He is the Treasurer of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, a trust responsible for constructing the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya and also Vice President of the Krishna Janmabhoomi Trust Mathura. He is a practitioner of Hindu scriptures and is known… Continue reading Swami Govinddev Giri

Sohini Sircar graduated with an MPH from Yale’s School of Public Health and a BSFS from Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service, and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at NYU. Sohini enjoys working on issues related to women’s empowerment and global health. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing and choreographing various forms of Indian… Continue reading Sohini Sircar

Dr. Avinash Gupta is a dedicated cardiologist and philanthropist, tirelessly working to improve healthcare and education for the underprivileged in India and the U.S. His compassionate leadership and unwavering commitment has saved countless lives and inspired many. As the current President of the Federation of Indian Associations, Dr. Gupta plays a pivotal role in organizing… Continue reading Avinash Gupta

Mohinder Gulati held the position of Advisor (Energy) at the World Bank and that of Chief Operating Officer Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) with the United Nations before retiring in December 2015. At Sustainable Energy for All- an initiative of the United Nations Secretary General- he was a strategic advisor to the CEO and supported… Continue reading Mohinder Gulati

Dr. Ragini Sharma, PhD, has worked for over 25 years with individuals, families and communities of diverse backgrounds to support their human dignity and for their economic, social and political rights. She is a passionate educator of Hinduism and has represented Hindu perspective at numerous interfaith events.

Shivakumar G V is ‘Director – IKS Changemakers’, INDICA. His responsibilities focus on INDICA’s critical mission to serve and nurture IKS Changemakers by enabling them to fulfi ll their potential, passion and purpose. He leads INDICA’s engagement with other institutions to advance IKS through leadership programs and workshops. He guides initiatives that enable IKS Changemakers… Continue reading Shivakumar GV

Dimple Kaul is the Director of Outreach, Publications, and Special Projects at INDICA, where she works at the intersection of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), education, and cultural preservation. Earlier, as Director of Academic Programs, she played a key role in shaping INDICA’s academic direction. She set up INDICA Courses from the ground up, driving strategy,… Continue reading Dimple Kaul