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

Rural innovator who has founded impactscientist in order to deliver content online, onsite and through consulting channels alligning with goal number 5 of SDGs. Currently working on two projects called Impact Hour which is a collective of stories about ground breaking individuals making an impact in women empowerment space.

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.