2020 Faculty Associates

Anil Diddi
​Faculty Associate (CHT 2019)

I am a  software professional  in Silicon Valley. I  was looking for an  opportunity to volunteer/serve the community. The HCI CHT program provides an unique platform to Learn & Serve. We gained valuable insights into Hindu traditions & scriptures, with enriching interactive mind-share sessions on counseling by knowledgeable faculty and hand-picked set of Subject Matter Experts.

Ashis Khan
​Faculty Associate (CHT 2020)

I have worked as an engineer  for 30+ years. I wanted to give back to society. Thanks to HCI’s class, I learned how to bring a compassionate presence to my fellow beings at hospitals, hospices, homes and senior care facilities, and to the community seeking help  in various stages of life. HCI taught me to serve them by ”holding the space” while they awaken their inner healing power.

Usha Narasimhan
Faculty Associate (CHT 2020)

While working towards my MBA I became proficient at juggling my time amongst my spouse, my boys, my music and my schoolwork. Through hard work and a solution driven,never-give-up mentality I earned the opportunity to serve as my company's CFO.  Coming through a huge loss during this crucial period I realized the importance of balancing my ‘achievements’ with community service and spiritual learning.

Sabita Rajasekhar
​Faculty Associate (CHT 2020)

A Scientist in Immunology and Genetics by education and profession who tuned into the world of volunteerism and non-profit as the former could not sustain my life mission and goals. 
​Pursuing a single-minded, spiritual journey to find myself has been my only goal and mission in life and HCI just happened and presented the perfect platform for tying up all my passions in a sustainable manner.

Savita Garg
Faculty Associate (CHT2020)

I am a Hindi teacher working with a nonprofit organization. I am passionate about teaching and helping people around me. Through this year-long course at HCI, I have deepened my knowledge of the rich Hindu samskaras system, festivals, traditions and philosophy within Bhagavad Gita. 
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Shobha Krishna
​Faculty Associate (CHT 2020)

I am very passionate about Yoga, Ayurveda, Samskrutam and Hindu Culture and traditions.
I really loved the HCI program. It is a very well rounded course which taught me not only about our Hindu culture in the form of Bhagavad Gita teachings but also other aspects of living like Health care, estate planning, psychology etc to improve the quality of our life

Pt Neil Dev Persad
Faculty Associate (CHT 2020)

I reside in Sunrise (Ft Lauderdale), FL. Practicing Hindu Priest, counselor and motivational speaker throughout the Western Hemisphere. HCI has allowed me to expand my capacity to serve in so many new areas, particularly with regards to the medical, legal, financial as well as personal family decisions encompassing souls that are in crisis or in their last stages of life as well as planning for that state.  

Raju Rayasam
Faculty Associate

​I am a Distinguished Engineer at Loral Systems. I am a trained Yogi from Yoga Bharati. I am passionate about community service. The CHT course has given me the necessary tools, knowledge of Hindu Traditions. ​

Manju Gupta
Faculty Associate (CHT 2019)

I have a BA degree and have worked for over 25 years as a software developer. I belong to the Arsha Vidya Center, an organization dedicated to study of Bhagavad Gita, Vedas and the Hindu religion.  At my core, I desire to be of service to the community and share my skills and talents to help all in need.

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Anoop Kumar
Faculty Associate (CHT 2019)

​I am a Mechanical Engineer, working as a PLM Consultant. I am a poet, a Writer, a Teacher and a Yagya Purohit. I am associated with Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP). God has blessed me by giving me an opportunity to be a CHT. The course has certainly guided me to become a good human being and empowered me as well to serve the community in most optimum way. 

Minakshi Rai
​Faculty Associate (CHT 2020)

I am a professional Yoga Teacher  and certified Hindi Teacher. I  completed Yoga instructor course from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Samsthana (SVYASA), Banglore. To gain deeper understanding and learn therapeutic aspects of Yoga, I also completed RYT 500 and PGDYT from Yoga Bharati, CA, USA.

Neelam Sethi
Faculty Associate (CHT 2020)

I am an artist and a designer by profession. In my quest for finding inspiration and expansion, I enrolled in the course at HCI. Thanks to the program, I learnt how to view people with a profound sense of inclusion. The program inspired me to go above and beyond to serve my community. ​