Sowjanya started TN Job Skills Development Center, Tirunelveli, an initiative honoring her father and mentor, who dedicated his twilight years to helping youngsters improve language skills. Director JSDC, Co-Director of SkillsCommons (USA)-Tamil Nadu Program in India, Academic Consultant Tilak Vidyalaya, Visiting faculty at Sri Sarada College, Tirunelveli.

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.

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.

Christine is a dedicated language educator with 25 years of teaching experience. She specializes in teaching English and French, inspiring students with her passion for languages and learning. She is Prof de Francais- Member of Ontario College of Teachers, University of Toronto, Canada. In her spare time she volunteers in her community programs - Out of the cold - St James Cathedral's drop in and Food bank, Mississauga.

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.