About Us

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.

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.