Our Team

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OUR TEAM

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Dr. Nilima Sabharwal

Founder & Chairperson

Founder & Chairperson of HOH, Dr. Sabharwal is a physician and humanitarian dedicated to empowering underserved children through education, care, and opportunity.

Rajesh Relan

Founder & Co-Creator | Marketing & Creative Director

A designer and creative strategist, Rajesh co-created HOH and brings decades of experience in branding, outreach, and nonprofit impact storytelling.

Neeti Sandhu

President HOH, Chairperson Youth Chapter | PCO: Mijwan

A real-estate professional and longtime volunteer, Neeti leads the Mijwan project, empowering girls and women in rural India through education and skills training.

Neelam Bhavnani

Treasurer | PCO: Paanpooee & Udayan Care

Treasurer and project coordinator, Neelam is committed to providing vulnerable children with education, stability, and pathways toward self-reliance.

Simmi Bhargava

PCO : Koshish, Legacy Program Lead

Data leader and social advocate empowering children through insight and innovation

Annie Dandavati

Attorney and civic leader dedicated to justice, community empowerment, and service.

Pat Kumar

A cybersecurity and audit expert, Pat brings deep financial and governance experience to HOH, strengthened by years of board service and a passion for community impact.

Renuka Pandit

A customer service leader and advocate for women’s empowerment, Renuka supports HOH’s mission through board leadership and community engagement.

Sangeeta Relan

Director, Strategic Initiatives

A technology executive and advocate for equitable education, Sangeeta guides HOH initiatives and leads strategic efforts to expand programs in the U.S. and India.

Rita Sharma

An entrepreneur and lifelong community volunteer, Rita champions education-focused initiatives and leads HOH’s Saidham project.

Sukhi Singh

PCO : Pingalwara

Culinary innovator who transformed home-style Indian cuisine into a beloved national brand.

Poongodi Subramanyam

A business development leader with deep roots in community service, Poongodi supports grassroots empowerment through her role with the Prajwala project.

ADVISORY BOARD

Vineeta Bhandari

Kanwar Chadha

Kirthi Inukonda

Louis Lehot

Ravi Oswal

Atiq Raza

Umesh Sabharwal