Director Club Service
Director Club Service
Director Community Service-Medical
Director Community Service-Medical
Director Community Service Non-Medical
Director Community Service Non-Medical
DIRECTOR: VOCATIONAL SERVICE
DIRECTOR - INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
Director Youth Services
Director Membership Engagement
Director PR Communication
Director The Rotary Foundation (TRF)
Director - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Director Environment
CLUB LEARNING FACILITATOR
DIRECTOR – INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
CHAIRPERSON: COMMUNITY SERVICE NON-MEDICAL
CHAIRPERSON: COMMUNITY SERVICE MEDICAL
CHAIRPERSON: CLUB SERVICE
CHAIRPERSON: YOUTH SERVICE
CHAIRPERSON: VOCATIONAL SERVICE
DIRECTOR - ENVIRONMENT
CHAIRPERSON: ENVIRONMENT
DIRECTOR – THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
CHAIRPERSON: THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
DIRECTOR - VOCATIONAL SERVICE
Charter Member
PRESIDENT ELECT
By chance, I walked into the seminar about joining a
Rotary Club in January 2021. Monica’s persuasive talk,
left no doubt in my mind and was happy to be a
charter member of our club from February 2021.
What a journey, it has been since then! Last 16
months seem like 16 years, with the amount of work
done, the friendships formed, new skills learned.
Always considered myself an introvert, so had to get
out of my comfort zone here.
Have followed my passion for sports, health and
fitness and made it my work. We train the trainers
and do corporate programs in wellness.
Reading, travel, photography, music keeps my sanity.
My better half Sarita balances me perfectly. She is a
home chef. My son, Varun is into sports management,
working for an UK firm here. My daughter Meha is a
designer at a clothing brand in Sydney. Our beagle
Bozo, is the the apple of our eye at home.
Looking forward to doing more, serving more here at
SOBO. Cheers to a great bunch of members.
Immediate Past President
CHARTER MEMBER
President - Elect
CHARTER MEMBER
Joint Secretary
DIRECTOR - COMMUNITY SERVICE MEDICAL
CHARTER MEMBER
HON. TREASURER
CHARTER MEMBER
Hello!
Given the amount you hear me at the weekly meetings, thought a written bit may be a welcome change. I am a lawyer and work at a metal packaging manufacturing company. Enjoying being on a sabbatical at the moment, which I spend the greater part of by helping my 4-year old on his quest to “read every funny book in the world” and try out ‘recipes’ to make slime. I also have a 3-month old who keeps things busy at home.
Wildlife conservation interests me, and I like to read
fiction. One new thing I recently took up is calligraphy,
and I find it’s practice lends a stillness to my mind.
Sargeant-At-Arms
Director - International Service
CHARTER MEMBER
Hi! I’m Geetanjali, I am a member of the Rotary Club of Mumbai SOBO. I have been asked to introduce myself, the nicest way I call myself is that I am a lifetime learner.
By profession, I am an aviator, a blogger, an Airbnb host, a speaker and a trainer.
I have various interests: travel, animals, books are a great passion. I wear many hats and the favourite of all of them, mine as well as the popular vote, is this my pilot’s hat.
I joined the club with the intention of giving to society and growing myself. The confluence of thoughts, minds and action is the best ever relationship to bein, so I am very happy to be in this prosperous and coherent club.
Thank you very much.
Director Community Service-Medical
CHARTER MEMBER
Director Community Service Non-Medical
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
CHARTER MEMBER
Hi, this is Els!
I’m originally from Belgium but have lived in India for 20 years now. That includes 10 years in Delhi, after which Mumbai is simply bliss I’m an environmental lawyer by profession, collecting law degrees from Belgium, US and India.
As co-founder of the Nuclear Law Association of India, I am passionate about conducting annual legal training courses and lockdown has given me the opportunity to write several academic papers. I love all sports, running half marathons for years, but now my attention has shifted to soccer, tennis, cricket, CrossFit and group sports where at least it’s easier to chat!
I met my hubby, Ravi, while studying in the US and we work together in his Dad’s law firm. We have two kids, Nimay (14) and Nilaya (10) – my best buddies! Oh, and we have 4 cats, all rescued – sorry, can’t accept anymore!
Director Vocational Service
DIRECTOR: YOUTH SERVICE
CHARTER MEMBER
Director International Service
DIRECTOR - VOCATIONAL SERVICE
CHARTER MEMBER
Hello, this is Jaishri. Living in Mumbai from last 19yrs. Originally from Bhopal & Nagpur.
After doing Masters in Computers Application, I worked with IT companies for almost a decade in web and software development. From Software, I moved to Soft Skills. Certified in Image Consulting and Soft Skills, I founded Image Personified (imagepersonified.com), my training and consulting brand. I am currently working as Chief Coordinator for Operations, Training and Digital Marketing for a conglomerate group.
Blessed with 2 children Ninad 18yrs and Reshim 12yrs. My spouse Abhay is MD at an IT / ITES company. I am lazy enough to have my interests (partially here, partially there). Giving back to society has been my interests and was always inclined towards doing greater good. Joining Rotary is like a dream come true. Happy to be a part of RoSoBo and meeting like minded people, learning and growing. So far so good
Director Youth Services
CHAIRPERSON YOUTH SERVICE
CHARTER MEMBER
Director Membership Engagement
DIRECTOR CLUB SERVICE
CHARTER MEMBER
Director PR Communication
CHARTER MEMBER
Time flies… 17 months with SOBO and I must admit it has been a joyride as Dream Director – Youth Services. I love a start-up; be it a club, hotel or a school. The feeling of being inspired by the possibilities that lie ahead.
I am Mahera Goel… an educator with a mix of compassion and creativity. Down memory lane, I grew up wanting to be a Theatre Artist. It’s a hobby now, but only backstage. After being associated with the finest hotel chains for over a decade, my family lineage pulled me back into education. I am currently
the Principal of an IB World School in Mumbai, Vice-Chair of the IB Heads Association and lead learning with the IBEN professional development team across Asia Pacific. The “classroom as a laboratory” would best fit as an analogy to my goals, where it is not just the ticks but the trials that shaped me to become who I am. A Mumbai University Topper, at 40 I decided to study again. Harvard Uni called thereafter and I pursued a Master’s in Education ntrepreneurship and School Leadership, thinking beyond borders and gaining different perspectives.
I truly believe there are many beautiful reasons to be happy; my daughter, who currently studies in NY, and a warm bunch of family and friends. My bucket list nudges me to balance between my purpose and passions. When not at work, you will catch me watching a movie, listening to music or window shopping. At SOBO, I continue to do what I love doing best… plant seeds of kindness and harvest happy hearts.
DIRECTOR THE ROTARY FOUNDATION (TRF)
Charter Member
Some people call me ‘Shakespeare’ and I’m often jested for my language, but writing, ballads and jingles give me a high; films & books touch my soul.
Often nudged to lend my voice, still on my wish list!
“Formally” educated at Sydenham College Bombay though always entrepreneurial. From innovating car aero-scoops / spoilers to setting up an earth-friendly
products enterprise, Goa beckoned and I found my calling as a real estate developer, the newest edition
being founding a hyper-casual Gamification company.
Scuba diving is my passion, running & racquet sports a thrill. Vagabonding & global cuisine a treat. Family and friends matter to me, are my fuel for growth. A single parent, life has been a Jumanji adventure with my buddies and whiz kids Ranvir and Ria, and our pup Casper.
Having spent countless college hours doing Rotaract
and editorial work, Rotary SOBO has rekindled my purpose, my ikigai, to serve the community. Let’s work
together, laugh often and lift each other up along with the rest of the world!
Namaste. I am Anish and a Lakhotia :) I am a seasoned Finance, Business Development, Strategy & Consulting professional. Presently, I collaborate with PE’s, VCs, to create value for them and companies they invest in.
Reading across topics from philosophy to psychology to management to astrology tickles my grey cells. Expressions create impressions; I love to express my thoughts by writing once in a while, else I retired at the peak when I was 20. That’s the best that I can do to keep my late maternal uncle happy who was a litterateur par excellence.
I love singing, it runs in the blood with my maternal granddad’s having a stage show for classical music at 94 with Pandit Jasraj present. But no, I am at best a bathroom singer.
My scintillating wife Bhavyata calls me the better half, and we are tearing our hair apart with our just turned teen daughter Tvarita. We live with parents – our daily lifeline who keep us grounded. Thanks to them, I have been associated with the world of Rotary & serving for nearly 4 decades.
Learning is a passion. I love exploring new places, trekking and keen to work on SDGs. Experience has been a humbling teacher and I look forward to creating many more with the Rotary SOBO family
Club Learning Facilitator
CLUB TRAINER
CHARTER MEMBER
Hi I’m Monica Grover.
An Entrepreneur trading in paper made from agrowaste, a small contribution to saving Mother Earth…worn many hats across my career…an MBA trained in Fashion Design, led a Men’s International Brand. A keen interest in fitness lead me to learn & take it up as a profession for over a decade.
A passion for travel has egged me to traverse 70 plus countries with a view to explore cultures, cuisines and communities. Music is the balm to my soul, books my solace, films the happy space & exercise the endorphin booster.
A five year association with Rotaract, & thereafter a 13 year long journey with Rotary, including Charter President of RCM Iconic, has enriched me with humility, service and beautiful friendships. My world consists of my Dad & me. Looking forward to fun times, meaningful work & associations during the Alpha Year as our bonds strengthen.
DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
CHARTER MEMBER
Namaste all! I’m Heather Kaikini, excited to be on the Team SoBo ship.
American born and bred, I arrived in Mumbai from Charleston almost 15 years ago, having met my husband (Indian) on grad school exchange in France.
Together, we celebrate our three rockstar children and embrace all four-legged canines through a family dog sitting business, Puppapalooza.
After working in hotels for 14 years, now purpose for each day is further realized through my company, Bridge, which operates in the space where academia and industry intersect (internship program development, higher educational planning, crosscultural training).
Trekking, Big Band, a nice Malbec and Scrabble with the family round out a perfect weekend launch. Looking forward to learning, giving and growing with RoSoBo!
CHAIRPERSON COMMUNITY SERVICE NON-MEDICAL
CHARTER MEMBER
Hi everyone I am Anjali Adik As years have gone by I realized I am rather talented! Successfully worn many hats in the field of education, Travel, various forms of media( TV and radio) Entertainment, Fashion too…being a creative person I keep taking up new opportunities. Currently pursuing Music which is my favorite hobby ever since I can remember. Going by the motto Live and let live, I am actually making tequila shots with the lemons life has thrown at me😘
Hello ROSOBOites. I am Dr. Deepon Patel, raised and residing in South Mumbai since birth.
Am a Radiologist, practicing at Nariman Point, Senior Consultant Sonologist at Breach Candy Hospital for 19 years and Head of Radiology at Bhatia hospital for the past 17 years.
I have 2 adorable grown ups – Ansh, 20 yrs old, pursuing computer science at the University of Toronto and Ashna, 17 yrs old, who’s headed for UBC Canada this September.
I love traveling, walking the streets of beautiful towns/cities, retro music, and am a sports lover as well as a moderate fitness enthusiast. Like to chill with friends, sharing a drink or two and watch stuff on OTT platforms during my “me time”.
So far life’s been a roller-coaster. It’s been almost a year since I joined ROSOBO and it’s been a pleasurable journey thus far.
CHAIRPERSON – CLUB SERVICE
CHARTER MEMBER
An avid traveller who loves to meet new people, make friends and shop while at it – Hi – I am Amit Parikh.
Being extremely extroverted who takes life as it comes and tries to live every day to the fullest, I am also a workaholic who loves solving problems and the dynamism that work throws at me daily.
My philanthropic side brought me to join SOBO Rotary where I hope I can make a difference to lives we touch. There are miles to cover than we can probably imagine.
I have a wonderful wife Niyati and god has blessed us with two beautiful children Naveea and Nevaan. We stay at The Reserve Worli.
Director : Environment
Charter Member
CHAIRPERSON: ENVIRONMENT
CHARTER MEMBER
TRF 2024-2025
DIRECTOR: THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
CHARTER MEMBER
I’m Ravi Mullick, belong to an Army family (father and brother), settled in Delhi, in Bombay since 1980. In the Fragrance business, create Fragrances for various Cosmetic, Homecare products. it’s us who make you all and your house smell nice and buy the product again!
My wife, Monisha is a fellow Rotarian, 2 kids, Mihir and his wife Rushoti, studied in US & live there working as Consultants. My daughter, Maithili, is a Creative Director at FCB in Mumbai.
If not golfing over the weekend or on golf jaunts, I travel with family to new discoveries, read, listen to music, cook and just sip Malt & Wine in conversations with friends! Have dared to Skydive, still have a few on my bucket list, like convincing my wife to teach me dancing, trying!
Been doing my bit to give back to Society with causes close to my heart, helping the needy and reducing plastic! RoSoBo is an opportunity to do more in a structured way. Looking forward to meeting you wonderful people, some great achievers here, feel humbled!
CHARTER MEMBER
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Hi, my name is Diju … A Fauji Brat who hails from Kashmir… But has been fortunate to travel across the length and breadth of India… Happily Married to Gaurav (I am happy and he is married ) for almost 2 decades. We have two boys Abhinav (14 going on 40) and Sidhant (10 but refusing to grow beyond 5) who add to the chaos in our lives.
I have been a Retail Banker for 12 … Full time mum for 10 and a leadership facilitator for 2 years! I enjoy spending time teaching and am currently associated with a foundation where I teach Maths to kids from Slums.
My interests include music and dance, both of which are things I aspire to learn in the coming years. As a person, I like to be surrounded by happy moments and I look at ROSOBO to be the platform that will enable me to create Happy moments for others. I have been inactive due to some personal commitments but look forward to spending more time to do meaningful work and to meeting the rest of the members soon.
DIRECTOR VOCATIONAL SERVICE
CHARTER MEMBER
Hi guys, this is Jasraj from SOBO.
I am into real estate and manufacturing socks; it is my family business.
I am delighted to be part of the SOBO family.
My wife is a nutritionist and I have got 1 daughter
who is 10 years old and she goes to JB Petit High
School.
CHAIRPERSON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
CHAIRPERSON: PR & COMMUNICATIONS
CHARTER MEMBER
FASHION DESIGNER – INDIAN, WESTERN & FUSION LINES
Hi everyone, my name is Nishrin Shums, an optimist
at heart and a complete Mumbaite, I love to travelespecially to destinations unexplored. Ready to play a game of table tennis whenever I get a chance- which I often do.
I have two lovely children (both have flown out so I
have an empty nest), and a wonderful hubby who has supported me throughout my life.
After completing my journalism and teaching training at Xaviers, for many years, I was a teacher, spurred on by my love for working with children. I am presently teaching English at a government school, which satisfies a little of my quench to give back to society.
I also have a small clothing line called Guzellik,
meaning ‘beauty’. I believe a happy environment attracts good people and that’s what SoBo is all about. Looking forward to working with all of you.
Sergeant-at-Arms
Hello, I’m Adv. Pratik Sarkar . I’m a Practising lawyer, based in Mumbai. With a passion for traveling & reading modern History, I have dedicated my career to Insolvency & Debt Recovery Laws . I hold a degree in B.E. (Info. Tech.) from Nagpur University & LL.B. from Mumbai University, and I’ve gained valuable experience working at ICICI Bank.
DIRECTOR CLUB SERVICE
CHARTER MEMBER
CHARTER MEMBER
CHARTER MEMBER
CHARTER MEMBER
Hi! I’m Umesh Chhazzed.
– BE/MBA
– first-generation entrepreneur in IT services
– now serial entrepreneur, angel investor
– fitness enthusiast, passionately regular in yoga, gymming & swimming
– “freewalla” diet, exercise & career consultant
– spontaneous, enthusiastic – anytime ready for movies, travel, trek & party
– soon launching “Plantigo” – plant based protein & nutrition products for kids, athletes, elderly & some women specific products – PCOS, Collagen, Biotin, PMS…
– sweet tooth, specially for chocolate based desserts
– kids will soon leave the nest, leaving both of us with time to discover & learn new things.
CHARTER MEMBER
CHARTER MEMBER
CHARTER MEMBER
CHARTER MEMBER
CHARTER MEMBER
SERVICE AREA DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
CHARTER MEMBER
FASHIONPRENEUR- WOMEN'S ETHNIC & FUSION WEAR
Club Services 2024-2025
HANDMADE STATIONERY DESIGNER [BRANDLACREATIONS]
DIRECTOR PR & COMMUNICATION
CHARTER MEMBER
CHARTER MEMBER
Hi I’m Rashi Siraslewala, residing with my family at Trump Towers. I have 2 little children who are the center of my husband & my lives! We love adventure sports, family holidays, meeting different people & having new experiences. As a family we have a long association with Rotary which goes deeper year after year.We love the fresh perspectives, ideas & bonds that Rotarians have with each other. Looking at all the enthusiasts in SOBO, I’m encouraged to also take up unconventional hobbies. Looking forward to many new beginnings & everlasting friendships.
PRESIDENT
By chance, I walked into the seminar about joining a
Rotary Club in January 2021. Monica’s persuasive talk,
left no doubt in my mind and was happy to be a charter member of our club from February 2021. What a journey, it has been since then! Last 3 years seem like 13 years, with the amount of work done, the friendships formed, new skills learned.
Always considered myself an introvert, so had to get
out of my comfort zone here. Have followed my passion for sports, health and fitness and made it my work. We train the trainers and do corporate programs in wellness.
Reading, travel, photography, music keeps my sanity.
My better half Sarita balances me perfectly. She is a
home chef. My son, Varun is into sports management, Working for a UK firm ,based in Hong Kong. My daughter Meha is a designer at a clothing brand in Sydney. Both kids have found their partners and it has been such a pleasure to welcome Sailesh and Nandini to the family.
Our beagle Bozo, is the the apple of our eye at home. Looking forward to doing more, serving more here at SOBO. Cheers to a great bunch of members.
Vocational Services 2024-2025
CHARTER MEMBER
Good morning! I am Priti Doshi, mother of two young adults, Siddharth (19) and Aakash (17) – my sounding boards, critics and perpetual tech support, and Muffin (8) our docile golden retriever. I am also caretaker and wife of the youngest in our family, Rajesh A designer by education, coupled with my life long passion and love for beautiful interiors, has led me to pursue a career in interior design and styling. I enjoy painting, doodling, movies, music and travelling. Playing board games with family and gupshup with friends over a cup of hot coffee are my stress busters. I am very interested in philosophy and spiritualism, a subject which I have recently started devoting time to. I am thrilled to be part of Rotary SOBO and look forward to meeting everyone soon and I really hope that together, we do our tiny bit to make the world around us happier, healthier and more peaceful Have a fabulous dayI’m Aditya Yamsanwar, a resident of Chaitanya Towers. I am Architect by profession – the best part of which is that we get paid to dream
. We have a firm based out of Mumbai with offices in Pune and Hyderabad,
specialising in Corporate Campuses and Corporate Interiors .
My greatest support, my better half, Meenal is an avid trekker and inspires me to go trekking too.
Our kids,Aarya (daughter) and Atharva (son) are working their charm on me to adopt a pet.
I Joined rotary primarily for 2 reasons to learn new skills with friends and to make effective contribution to give back to society.
Since joining SOBO, I realised that my decision was absolutely correct.
DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT
CHARTER MEMBER
Hi, I’m Premal Sanghvi. Nature and her animals, in particular, are my permanent calling. As ennui gets the better of me, I avoid monotony. My profession of art dealing and artist representation, keep me engaged with the everchanging creativity. A direct hobby, or obsession, therefore, is collecting fine art and sculptural artefacts/furniture. I have been engaged with various animal charities, working for their welfare and rights. Rotary Sobo’s efforts for the betterment of society drew me completely. I hope to be an active participant in these programmes – as well as the merry making!
CHARTER MEMBER
Namaste fellow Soboites. I am Shilpa Rathi Daga. Born and raised in Indore, I have lived in Mumbai since marrying Sachin two decades ago. Proud parents of two water babies – Stuti (17), a swimmer, and Sanika (14), a sailor, pun intended, we call ourselves the S family. I went with a profession which matches my name – An Architect. For 24 years, I have been associated with 5 colleges and have shared my skills and knowledge with thousands of students in my short run. I have my own practice called Shilp Design Studio and always look forward to doing something new and creative, learning in the process. I am part of an NGO called Angels LinkgfcFoundation for the last 5 years. One true belief that I have in life is that good deeds are all that u carry with you on your ongoing journey. Singing, reading, writing, visiting museums and doing creative crafts are things I do to unwind and rediscover myself. Hoping to walk this path of life with my fellow Soboites and do the good work together.
CHARTER MEMBER
I’m Ivy Roy – singer / performer/ music teacher. After number crunching for 20 years, I decided to pursue my passion for music. I have been performing from the age of 5 both in India and abroad. I am professionally trained in Hindustani Classical Music. I love travelling, swimming and dancing. I have been working with various NGOS for fundraising for various causes, teaching music to underprivileged children at SUPPORT. Over the years my music has both entertained and healed many. I am blessed with 2 beautiful children 15 yrs and 18 yrs. I am absolutely lucky to have married a gem of a person. My reason to join Rotary is to do some very meaningful work and be instrumental in changing lives for the better.
CHARTER MEMBER
Hello everyone, this is Bhawna Goel… I have been raised all across the country, born in Assam, studied in Mayo Rajasthan, then in Aamchi Mumbai from college years.. I have a lot of hobbies and am super enthusiastic to step in for any new experiences.. love to sing, dance, write, adventure sports, board games n the list can go on… On the work front, I love to work with kids. I started my activity centre in Prabhadevi, called Allrounder. Now I am studying to work with children with special needs.. I have 2 teenage daughters, a very loving husband (pankaj goel – member too) and ya life is good!! Looking forward to knowing and interacting with you all!!
SECRETARY
CHARTER MEMBER
CHARTER MEMBER
CORPORATE LIFE COACH & MOVEMENT THERAPIST
CHARTER MEMBER
Hello Guys, am Jasmine Vidhani, in house lawyer with Tata Sky.
Grew up hearing about Rotary with Dad being part of it. Now most of us at home are involved with Rotary.
Was part of Rotaract Club of Bombay, now Rotary Sobo. Love travelling.
Used to read a lot, but it got lost on the way. Thks to Sobo Book Club & WFH, picked it up again. Am a dormant participant in the group but love reading the recommendations and thoughts exchange in the Book Club chat.
Environment & working with rural folks for their uplift is my dream and hoping to learn & contribute to this cause through our Rotary. Looking forward to my Rotary Journey with all of you. Cheers.
TRAVEL BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Hi! I’m Geeta.
I’m a travel consultant with hands-on experience in planning packages & helping clients identify their ideal travel package based on their suggestions & requirements.
I provide end-to-end service from booking tickets to hotel reservations & creating the itinerary.
I sell the appropriate package to the right customer.
DIRECTOR - COMMUNITY SERVICE MEDICAL
CHARTER MEMBER
Hi I’m Deepali Tanna.
Travel Consultant by Passion & profession. I stay at Napean Sea Road. My family comprises my son, Neev & Husband, Rishi.
My passions are ever-changing. Currently I’m into yoga & meditation. The constant hobbies in my life are travelling, exploring the world, reading, trekking & dabbling in stocks.
Looking back to do some meaningful work here at SOBO & give back to society
DIRECTOR - COMMUNITY SERVICE NON-MEDICAL
CHARTER MEMBER
Hi, I am Dilip Chabria. Born and brought up right here in Beautiful SoBo.
An Engineer by education, I have spent the last 30 years help build companies in diverse industries like Precision Engineering, Software, Advertising and Space. Currently helping build a new age Communications outfit and also a NextGen Aerospace company.
On the home front, I have 2 lovely ladies and an 8 month old fur baby “Felix” in my life. My wife Rekha is a teacher at BIS and my daughter Shloka is a budding Chef.
Genuinely happy to be part of Rotary SoBo and eagerto help give back to society. Looking forward to meeting all of you in person soon.
CHARTER MEMBER
Hi! My name is Birjis. A Persian name meaning Jupiter: Jupiter being my star sign.
I am a doctor by profession and I have worked for various charitable clinics since the last 25 years. I am originally from Hyderabad, the city of Nawabs, and my Nawabi genes make me very lazy. I am a mother, a wife, a sister, a daughter, a homemaker and a doctor.
I love to travel, I love to make new friends, take long walks, love nature, like to read, but the one thing I would really like to learn is dancing. I know I have 2 left feet but I love to dance.
I also love poetry and here are 2 lines for you all:
Kuch haskar bol diya karo
Kuch haskar taal diya karo
CHARTER MEMBER
Hello to my lovely new family Mumbai SOBO… my name is Bindu Fernandes and am born and brought up in South Mumbai…
I had moved to London for a few years where I did my NVQ levels with a pharmacy and qualified as a dispenser but eventually came back to Mumbai where I belong Ever since I got back I am a Manager to a high end interior store Red blue & yellow…
I am blessed with 2 grown up boys Karan and Kunal both married and have a grandson Arhaan who fills up my life…
My passions are few predominantly music ,dancing ,walking,a bit of sports ,meeting new people and of course giving to community through fellowship which is why I am with Mumbai SOBO … looking forward to strong bonding with all of you
CHARTER MEMBER
Hi all!! I’m Bhawna Biyani… originally from Dilli Dilwalon ki… now in Amchi Mumbai for past 16 years… residing in Sumer Trinity Towers in Prabhadevi. Love to organise fellowship events in my capacity as committee member of the cultural club of my building.
Singing and dancing come naturally to me. Love to keep myself creatively engaged by making flower arrangements, doing table decor, decoupage and other similar avenues of artistic expressions.
Of late have been trying to delve deeper and take the journey inwards… meditating, exploring and learning on the way. Have seen my father don his philanthropist hat all the time and so find my inspiration greatly in him. Driven by compassion, my
underlying motive to join Rotary Sobo is to find a platform where I can effectively reach out to the needy, make connections with like minded people and together Heal the World!
I strive to impress myself, that’s me Rtn Avanti Honawar Mehta!
Having been an Advertising and Creative professional for 20+ yrs I was awarded India’s Best Digital Woman Entrepreneur- By PM Modiji.
Today my husband Saurabh and I run a BPO that has a global presence.
I shine from within so no one can dim my light. Music and Dance have always kept me mentally and physically fit -with 14 yrs of Bharat Natyam under my belt.
I find cooking therapeutic and I am supercharged about travel and art in all its forms. My journey from Interactor to Rotaractor to Rotarian has seen me strive to keep “service above self”!
CHARTER MEMBER
Hi, I am Ajay Nilawar, originally from Pune but
settled in Mumbai – Shivaji Park, for the last 25 years.
I am a Pharma Professional and have been a part of
the leadership in few European MNC’s. Sydney, Zurich
and Hamburg were like second homes, but nothing
beats our good old Aamchi Mumbai! I have a
beautiful and loving wife – Priya, who is a Statistician
by profession, and we are blessed with a 17 year old
talented, personable and sympathetic son – Aryan,
who is now on the cusp of adulthood.
Nowadays, Nutrition is my passion and profession as
well. I hold a patent for one of my products and more
to follow. Currently a large part of my day goes to
accomplish my dream to have a start-up based on
Nutrition and Healthtech. My other passions are cars,
music, travel and cricket. I am glad to be a part of
Rotary where the journey to give back to society can
be re-started. Cheers to a healthy today and
tomorrow
CHARTER MEMBER
I’m Aditya Yamsanwar, a resident of Chaitanya Towers. I am Architect by profession – the best part of which is that we get paid to dream . We have a firm based out of Mumbai with offices in Pune and Hyderabad,
specialising in Corporate Campuses and Corporate Interiors .
My greatest support, my better half, Meenal is an avid trekker and inspires me to go trekking too.
Our kids,Aarya (daughter) and Atharva (son) are working their charm on me to adopt a pet.
I Joined rotary primarily for 2 reasons to learn new skills with friends and to make effective contribution to give back to society.
Since joining SOBO, I realised that my decision was absolutely correct.
CHARTER MEMBER
Hi, I’m Foram Nagori, born & raised in Jamnagar with my grand parents and extended family.
Have been lucky to get an opportunity to adventure across hostels, friends homes, paying guests in early adulthood. Have studied in H R College of Commerce n Economics & then gone on to do my Masters in Social Work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Working with Tata Group CSR since over 15 yrs at Ladakh, Taj Hotels and now Tata Power.
Enjoy nature, travel, heritage, culture, real life anecdotes & stories of grit & evolution, contributing to society & volunteering.
Live @ Lodha Park with my mother, husband & 5 yr old daughter – Gul (who z the most known one around!)
JOINT SECRETARY
Charter Member
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SENIOR PERFUMERCREATOR OF FINE FRAGRANCES
Hello everyone, I am Monisha Mullick, a true Mumbaikar at heart. My husband Ravi is a fellow Rotarian and we have 2 amazing children. Mihir, who, with his talented wife, Rushoti, lives and works in Chicago, and Maithili, who is an advertising professional in Mumbai. I am a Perfumer or “Nose” by profession. My work is creative and exciting. I love to elevate people’s moods by creating beautiful fragrances. I have been associated with the Cosmetic Industry for over 30 years and serve on the board of the Indian Society of Cosmetic Chemists, where I help mentor young people trying to make a career in this industry. Other passions include Latin and Ballroom dancing, where I have competed in Dancesport competitions, Pilates, Exercising, Reading and Traveling. I look forward to interacting with new friends and giving back to society by actively involving myself in meaningful projects at Rotary SOBO.
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