MEET OUR TEAM
BALASUNDHARAM
Creative Founder & Director
MANOHAR
Executive
Balasundaram a cultural and social activist with a special interest in empowering the youth. He has been a great source of inspiration in the work he has done thus far through Mohanam and other youth development initiatives.
RAJAVENI
Executive Director
Rajaveni Saminadane is a youth and women leader in Auroville, runs a traditional sacred art research program providing employment and education for women, and counsels teen girls in Mohanam Cultural Centre in a local village, including self-care education.
YUVAL
Executive
Yuval was a business manager for 20 years in the Netherlands, Israel, Denmark and Turkey. He became involved with the Auroville community in 2003, seeking a blend of entrepreneurship, social justice, spirituality and international relations. Yuval is a mentor and consultant facilitating the development of local organizations and groups, hosting public open workshops, and coaching individuals one-to-one.
Sahithi Divi
Director
Forbes 30 under 30 special mentioned, she is the national brand ambassador for sustainable development goals by CISMSE. Founder of a rural women leadership influencing platform called ImpactScientist who has a masters degree in social entrepreneurship from Hult International Business School , San Francisco , California.
ADVISORY BOARD
RANJITH
Advisor
KUMAR
Advisor
MATTHEW
Advisor
Matthew Andrews is co-director of Yoga Center Amherst, where he manages the “behind the scenes” aspects of the business, teaches yoga philosophy, and offers kirtan and chanting.