Mr. Mahesh Rathod
Mr. Rathod is the Country Head (Investment) for the Australian Trade Commission, the Australian Federal Government’s Trade and Investment Agency. One of Atma’s founding trustees, Mahesh previously worked for the Government of Mauritius as Regional Director. He is also a board member of ANZBAI (Australia New Zealand Business Association of India), and the Education Committee of MEDC (Maharashtra Economic Development Council). He held the position of President at the Rotary Club of Bombay Harbour (2010-11). Mahesh’s extensive community involvement only adds to his dedicated support of Atma.
Dr. Rahul Sood
Dr. Sood is a Mumbai native. He studied at Cathedral School and then focused on Economics at Elphinstone College. Dr. Sood earned his BA in Film at Stanford University, a MS in TV-Radio at Syracuse University, and his PhD in Communication Research from Stanford University. When he returned to Mumbai from the US in the mid-90s, Rahul focused his career on pro-social TV serials for India’s lesser-advantaged children under the Gudia Ghar banner.
Upon witnessing the true need of Mumbai’s NGOs and the passion that Lee Bolding and Adrienne Van Dok held for the cause of Quality Education, Dr. Sood agreed to support Atma’s vision.
Mr. Naresh Kripalani
Mr. Naresh Kripalani has been a supporter of Atma from the beginning. Naresh is currently a Trustee in waiting.
Could you be an Atma Trustee?
Atma is currently looking for Trustees. Please email Mary Ellen at maryellen@atma.org.in to learn more.
