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ABOUT US

Vision
Mission
Officers
Advisors

Vision

To build a more intelligent, peaceful, and humane society.

Mission

Improve the quality of education by making it wholesome and balanced.

Integrate individual growth with social awareness; creativity with analytical skills; arts with science; self-interest with social welfare; use of resources with respect for nature; and creation of wealth with respect for human values and needs.

Implement best practices in education policy and innovation.

 

Officers

 
Dhananjaya Kumar
Founder and Chairman
Mr. Kumar is the Founder and Chairman of RENEW. He retired from The World Bank in Washington, DC as Senior Industrial Economist after 25 years of service. Mr. Kumar is an internationally acclaimed master Yoga instructor; a producer of 71 in-depth DVDs on Yoga therapy; a widely published author and poet of works in both English and Hindi; and the recipient of numerous literary awards. He is also the Founder and Trustee of India International School - a non-profit institution devoted to education in music, dance, arts, Yoga, and languages. He is a frequent and sought after speaker and guide on personal/spiritual growth and has done numerous interviews broadcast on TV, radio and print media. He has a strong interest in the integration of arts, sciences, social welfare, and sustainable development. He has traveled to over 50 countries on 5 continents. His life epitomizes learning and serving.
Usha Chaudhary
President
Ms. Usha Chaudhary currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Kettler, a leading multifamily real estate developer and manager in USA, overseeing all aspects of the organization. Mrs. Chaudhary is responsible for implementing the company’s strategic plan, and continuing Kettler’s growth in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., region, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Mrs. Chaudhary earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature from St. Stephen’s College in New Delhi, India. She is also a graduate of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and has also earned a World Executive MBA from George Washington University. Prior to joining Kettler, Mrs. Chaudhary was Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of The Pew Charitable Trusts. She has also held executive positions at The Washington Post, United Way of America and Freddie Mac focusing on finance, strategy and corporate operations.
Neha Patel
Vice President
Ms. Neha Patel is a practicing psychologist-counselor and psychotherapist since the past 23 years. Her expertise lies in the seamless incorporation of diverse therapeutic techniques she uses with each client, based on the client’s individual needs. She believes that, “To sow the seeds of positive emotional health in childhood is to reap a harvest of healthy well-balanced adults”. Neha is the founder of Sharnam Therapy and Healing, a center for psychological, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. She is co-founder of Mind And Arts Institute, through which she teaches ARTS BASED THERAPY She is attached to Nanavati Superspeciality Hospital in Mumbai, India as a consultant psychologist. She is a visiting psychologist at Mpower in Mumbai. She has a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Mumbai University (1995). Over and above her main area of training, she has upgraded her knowledge and practice by training in different therapies.
Jeffrey Rosenfeld
Secretary
Mr. Rosenfeld is a Doctorate of Jurisprudence (J.D.). He has represented non-profit organizations in their formation and operation. He has trained as a mentor for children through the Virginia Mentoring Partnership. He has also trained as a mentor and is currently a mentor with the Boys & Girls Club of America, Northern Neck of Virginia. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The vision of the Boys & Girls Club to create a safe environment, where young people will feel nurtured, acquire confidence, build character, enhance self-esteem,, achieve their potential and realize their dreams. Mr. Rosenfeld has also trained as a Facilitator with Osho International Meditation Retreat in Pune, India.

Advisors


Brij Mair

Mr. Brij Mair is an IT Consultant/ Entrepreneur and Founding President & CEO of Mair IT Systems LLC, an SBA Certified IT Consulting firm that provides comprehensive IT Outsourcing, Technical and Project Management Solutions & Services to US federal and state governments; and NiftySpider LLC, a Website Hosting and Digital Marketing Solutions & Services company. Mr. Brij Mair has over 30 years of Software Engineering and IT Leadership experience working with world’s corporate giants like IBM, General Dynamics Information Technology, Cerner, CSC etc. Mr. Brij Mair holds Master of Science in Computer Science degree from George Washington University. He also did his MCA from IGNOU (India) and PGDPM (MBA) from NIPM (India). Mr. Brij Mair is passionate about continuous exploration of spirituality and self-realization via practicing yoga. He believes in an innovative and organic education system that provides wholesome and virtuous growth for each and every child, equally and individually. He enjoys classical music, art, traveling and spending time with family during leisure.

Dr Tarryn Foster

Dr. Tarryn Foster is a Naturopathic Doctor, Teacher, Spiritual Counselor, Speaker and Author. Nationally and internationally trained in holistic/natural therapies, Dr. Foster is a provider of family holistic healthcare and the founder of Healing for Life International. Dr. Foster received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona. She utilizes the knowledge, data, and professional sciences she has acquired over her years of training and studies as well as the love and spiritual light energy she has personally cultivated. Dr. Foster has been passionate about working with children and families for over 15 years and has taught grades PreK-4. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, writing, hiking, traveling and practicing yoga.

Dr Tarryn Foster

Dr. Tarryn Foster is a Naturopathic Doctor, Teacher, Spiritual Counselor, Speaker and Author. Nationally and internationally trained in holistic/natural therapies, Dr. Foster is a provider of family holistic healthcare and the founder of Healing for Life International. Dr. Foster received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona. She utilizes the knowledge, data, and professional sciences she has acquired over her years of training and studies as well as the love and spiritual light energy she has personally cultivated. Dr. Foster has been passionate about working with children and families for over 15 years and has taught grades PreK-4. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, writing, hiking, traveling and practicing yoga.