Dr. Sat Parashar

Dr. Sat Parashar

Sat Parashar, PhD, is former Director, IIM Indore; currently Financial Services Professional, MassMutual Arizona, and Adjunct Faculty (Money and Banking), Rady School of Management, University of California, San Diego. He advises Individuals, Families and Businesses in the areas of Life Insurance, Retirement Income, Wealth Management and Real Estate Investments. His work experience spans over 45 years across Asia, Middle East and North America. Leadership Development and Bhagwad Gita are his passions.

Sai Kalluri

Sai Kalluri

Sai Kalluri is very passionate about Social issues and helping people in need. He volunteer's for a number of organizations at homeless shelters and serving senior citizens. Sai Kalluri is Information Security professional with more than 30 years of experience in Financial, pharmaceutical, consumer products, and Telecommunication fields. He lives in Peoria, AZ with his wife Hema and two sons. He enjoys gardening, listening to classical music and traveling. Sai Kalluri had been volunteering for Sewa Phoenix for the last 2 years.

Renu Singh

Renu Singh

Dr. Renu Singh is presently the Director of the Gifted & Talented Academy in an inner city public school She has shown continued commitment to delivering student success and transformation through education. Her teaching journey started in India after she completed a Masters’ in Organic Chemistry. In the year 2000, she came to the United States with her family to complete another Masters in Secondary Science Education. She then began teaching at the Phoenix Union High School District since 2001. Dr. Singh’s expertise lies in science instruction, curriculum, and innovative program development, social justice through education and human learning in conjunction with social-emotional wellbeing. Renu is a mother of two children – Ujjesha and Rohin . She loves spending time with her family and friends. Reading, writing, hiking, walking, and exploring different cultures are a few of her favorite relaxing activities. She serves in various roles in the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, SWARAJ, and Niskam Gurdawara.

Dilip Karandikar

Dilip Karandikar

Dilip Karandikar is Vice President at American Express Global Business Travel. In this role he is responsible for Product Management, Engineering, and Support for all travel buyer products and services, corporate systems, and shared services. Dilip has nearly 30 years of experience in technology product development and has served in leadership roles overseeing global teams for various companies in the travel & transportation, and financial services segments. He holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from VRCE Nagpur and a masters degree in Systems Engineering & Management from IIT Kharagpur. Dilip was born and raised in Nagpur, India and currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona along with his wife Deepali, and daughter Sonali.

Prasad Koranne (Phoenix Chapter - Coordinator)

Prasad Koranne (Phoenix Chapter - Coordinator)

Prasad Koranne is Chapter Co-ordinator at Sewa International Phoenix Since its Inception in October 2015. He is a Graduate in Electrical Enginnering and working as a System Admin for an IT company. He likes connecting people and sewa is his passion in life.

Ritu Daryani (Chapter Coordinator)

Ritu Daryani (Lead - Serve Phoenix [Joint])

Ritu Daryani is part of Sewa International, Phoenix Chapter since August 2017. She is a Commerce graduate and is working as a Portfolio Manager. She lives in Glendale, AZ with her husband Rajesh and two high school kids Muskaan and Aval. She is passionate about social issues and likes to volunteer for social cause.

Vinod Thakur

Vinod Thakur

Vinod Thakur is part of Sewa International Phoenix chapter since it's inception in October 2015. He works as Program Manager in an IT company. He like to help and work for society through Sewa.

Dr. Nidhi Gupta (Lead - ASPIRE Project)

Dr. Nidhi Gupta (Lead -ASPIRE Project)

Dr.Nidhi Gupta is an assiduous and dedicated educator in Phoenix, Arizona. Teaching and research have always been her ardent passion. She has been recognized as a highly effective teacher . Her research articles have been published in number of national and international journals. She loves to write poems. She also writes a monthly article on teaching and learning in a newspaper in Phoenix. She is proud and honored to be a Team Lead of BRE Project. She has girded herself to help and support the Bhutanese Community.

She was born in Delhi, India and is married to Ashish Gupta. The couple is blessed by son Aashman Gupta. During her time off Dr.Gupta enjoys spending time with her family.

Savitha Kumar (Lead - Youth Activities)

Savitha Kumar (Lead - Youth Activities)

Savitha Kumar is an active volunteer at Sewa Phoenix Chapter since 2018. She is Science graduate and working as an IT Architect. She lives in Chandler, AZ with her husband Girish and 3 kids. Her daughters Inchara and Sinchana are also actively involved in Sewa youth volunteering activities. She has been an active volunteer with HSS and other local organizations. She loves hiking, reading, cooking and spending time with family. She is passionate about serving people in need and the community.

Jnansita Burada ( Lead - Fund & LEAD Youth Project)

Jnansita Burada ( Lead - Fund & LEAD Youth Project)

Sita Burada has been a volunteer with Sewa International’s Phoenix Chapter and other local organizations since early 2018. She is an IT professional , working for the government, with a Master’s Degree in Computer Science. She is happily married and a proud mom of two youth. She loves spending time with her family and cooking. The past year, she has thoroughly enjoyed helping her community through Sewa International and looks forward to what the future holds for this incredible non-profit.

Geetanjali Bandi ( Lead - Fund & LEAD Youth Project)

Geetanjali Bandi ( Lead - Fund & LEAD Youth Project)

Serving to needy is motto of her life. She is happily married with two children. Living in Arizona since 2000 and working in information technology for ‘AZ department of health services’ since 2001. She enjoys singing and dancing. She got connected with 'Sewa International - phoenix chapter' in 2017 and really grateful to be part of this selfless and down to earth team. She believes in – “Manav sewa is Madhav sewa”.

Priya Kulkarni (Marketing Lead)

Priya Kulkarni (Marketing Lead)

Priya Kulkarni is an active member of Sewa international since August 2016. She looks after marketing and communication activities at the Phoenix chapter and the national level. She holds masters in Marketing and Communication management. She has handled multiple projects in IT management as well as in Sewa International. She has a deep passion and commitment to serve society.

Vani Murthy ( LEAD COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT)

Vani Murthy ( LEAD COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT)

Vani Murthy is a CPA with a MS in Taxation & in Accounting. She is the founder of Tax Relief Central in Mesa, Arizona. She is a nationally recognized author and recipient of 2016 Women to Watch Award. She has served on the Board of a non-profit, taking on leadership roles on various committees for the past several years. She has over 10 yrs of philanthropic experience. She and her husband enjoy socializing and travelling.