Hema is an IT Project Manager in the USA, who also teaches yoga. She is passionate about giving back to the community and empowering women to become self-sufficient. She volunteers with Namaste Florida, and teaches English for JSDC in weekends.

Dani Fischer teaches Biology at Waubonsee Community College, Illinois, United States for the last eighteen years. With a master's in Entomology, she teaches Introduction to Biology, Environmental Biology, and Principles of Biology. She loves learning in general, but she likes to learn most about science, specifically invertebrate animals.
In her time outside of school, she spends time with her husband, and pets. She likes to knit, crochet, read, and make diamond paintings. Also enjoys traveling and have traveled India.

Dr. Ortiz, Ed.D. (she/ella) serves as Dean for Faculty Development and Engagement (FDAE) at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois, United States of America. She is an equity-minded, bilingual (English/Spanish), comprehensive community college leader, educator and administrator, who is passionate about education, social justice, and holistic faculty and student success through inclusive teaching and learning excellence.

Bhooma has been living in the USA over 3 decades. She holds a degree in accounting from Florida Atlantic University. She is currently employed as a staff accountant for an engineering firm in Florida. Additionally, during weekends, she has been teaching Indian scriptures to young children for over 15 years. Her hobbies include painting, reading and she enjoys traveling! She is a JSDC Volunteer teacher.

Professor Powers teaches History at Waubonsee Community College, USA. When she teaches World History she has a chance to share the rich cultural heritage of India with her students. She loves History and loves languages and is excited to help others learn English and some Tamil too!

Janani Sekhar is the Program Head at Aangan. She is a corporate lawyer turned development practitioner working in child protection. Her work focuses on building awareness on link between climate events and the violence and exploitation faced by children.

A software engineer turned entrepreneur in the travel industry. Hailing from a family of aviation enthusiasts, he started Globe Travels and Yatra in the USA. In 2019, he competed against 35,000 toastmasters around the world and was one of 12 semi-finalist in the 'World Championship of public speaking'. In addition to being a fine orator, he is a magician and volunteer musician at local hospitals.

Mamata Kadimcherla, a teacher with 14 Years of experience in Indian School Muscat, Oman. She believes ‘Learning should be fun and simplified'. She creates a friendly and approachable environment for students to understand and develop reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. Mamata holds a degree in English and Education. She actively participates in Toastmasters Gavel club.

Shalini hails from valliyoor and holds a post graduate in English Literature. As JSDC's coordinator for English program, she plays the dual role of scheduling and outreach.