“Helping those in need, while also empowering them to help themselves. The mandate to help means not just handouts, but also providing the means for the poor, the ill, and those in dire need to improve their condition with dignity and confidence.”
The Dalai Lama
Joyasree (Ranu) Mahanti
Founder
A former computer program analyst, Ranu is a social activist for the empowerment of women of the world.
Kamini Gowdaa Peri
Secretary
Kamini is a HR professional and lives in Austin, Texas with her family. She has been involved in various community projects from the time she was in college and done many fundraiser events for various organizations/ independent projects. Kamini is interested in education and empowerment for children and women.
Nupur Sethi
Treasurer
A former early childhood educator, Nupur is committed to community service and is a current volunteer for Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan and several other social benefit organizations. She is passionate about women’s social and economic growth nationally and globally.
Sean Dougherty
Director
Experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Team Building, and Media Relations. Sean will be very helpful to Our Biswas because of his experience in running a non-profit organization and working with poor families, women, and children in Mexico.
Suchitra Pattnaik
Director
Suchitra Pattnaik, currently lives with her husband in Lincoln, Nebraska. She is an Information Technology professional with over 15 years of experience. Besides her profession, she is passionate about women’s social and economic growth as well as empowerment. She has a deep love for community services and has volunteered for many charitable organizations and NGOs in Nebraska and India.
Mrinali Sethi
Director
Mrinali is an attorney, currently living in Columbus, Ohio. She received her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in International Development from Ohio State University. Mrinali is passionate about fostering women’s socioeconomic growth globally, to help empower and support their independence and autonomy.
