Board of Trusties
We are excited to share that Namaste Charleston is now a tax-exempt entity under IRC section 501(c)(3) Nonprofit charitable organization in 2022.
Our organization has six Board of Trustees and two Board Advisors to execute our philanthropic agenda.
Charleston has been my home away from home. I have seen the exponential growth of the Indian community in Charleston and am blessed to be part of this vibrant community. I am an advocate for promoting Indian culture and art. Being an active participant in our local Indian organization, IAGC (Indian association of greater Charleston), and serving on its executive committee, helped form some close friendships and camaraderie within the community. While taking a break from my professional life as pharmacist, to raise a family, I utilized my skills and knowledge to volunteer as a pharmacist at a local charitable Medical Clinic. I found this to be a fulfilling experience. I have two beautiful kids, who always remind me to count on my blessings and a supportive husband who always encourages me to do better. As a core member of Namaste Charleston, an online community group, I am very happy that we are able to provide a unique platform that leverages the power of social media to bring the community together. I am excited about our online community growing into a non-profit organization and being able to help the underserved and needy. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well”- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Vardhani Kasi
Shadha Shah
My name is Shradha Shah. I hold a degree in Human development and Family studies with special needs and have been in teaching field for more than 16 years and have worked as classroom teacher and curriculum coordinator in India . I also have worked with a well known publication as Book editor and illustrator and have copy rights on them.I currently work at Legacy Traditional Schools. I’m happily married to my husband, Pranav, for 12 years & counting. We have 1 beautiful daughter Pia ,and my family is my whole world. I’m a big foodie and my taste buds love anything spicy 🌶️…(bring it on, up for the challenge) I’m passionate for doodle art in my free time , I love traveling and I have world tour on my bucket list from which I can already check out a few countries now. I love crafting and working on new projects. Cooking and baking are my stress relievers.I love and always look forward to work and help the community.
Dr. Randhir Makkar. Ph.D. is senior scientist with Guild Biosciences. He received his education in Bioscience and Biotechnology. He moved to the USA in 2000 to pursue his training in biological sciences and came to the Charleston area in 2002. His upbringing and schooling were in a Military School (an institution with its origin in British era India). His training and education at the Military school had a great influence on his life and character. His principle has been always to have a constructive approach to problems whether at personal or social level. He is a strong believer that everyone can bring a positive influence on society. During his stay in Charleston, he has been very actively involved with various social and religious organizations. He had been an executive member of PTA and PTSA and HOA. He was elected President for India Association of Greater Charleston and Hindu Temple of Charleston. He had been in a leadership role with these organizations from 2011 to 2019. Currently he is Board member of India Association of Greater Charleston, Charleston Interreligious Council and Law Enforcement Neighborhood Support. He is also a member of Charleston Mayor Clergy Council.
Dr. Randhir Makkar
Peyush Dwivedi
I am Peyush Dwivedi , married to Preeti and have two wonderful daughters Tanya and Aditi. I have been in Charleston area since 1995. Proud to call Bhopal, MP my home. I have worked in BPL and TATA in India.I own a textiles company, Sunfield Inc and based in Ladson, SC.One of the founder of temple in Charleston Area. Today I continue to be an active volunteer in Temple, Indian Association.and have been supporter of Berkeley and Dorchester school district with annual school supplies to underprivileged kids.
I am Ashok Prabhu from the temple town of Karnataka Called Udupi. I moved to Charleston in 2004.Since then Charleston has been my second home. I am an active member and volunteer of various nonprofit organizations around the Charleston area. I am one of the co-founders of Trikaiser LLc. I live in Summerville with my wife Yoitha and 2 wonderful boys!
