Executive Board

Anu Sethuram, CEO

combines her passion for promoting inter-cultural activities and her dedication to community service in her work. She has supported several private education ventures in India and has helped CRY (Child Relief and You) to fund education projects for the children of construction workers. She was the Co-Chair of the Community Partners Program at the India Community Center in California from 2003- 2008 and was involved in promoting inter-cultural awareness in the local community. She is currently a Partner and Co-founder of Ixoraa Media, whose mission is to strengthen the ties between United States and India through sponsored corporate, cultural and media events.

Chandrika Niksch, Director of Operations

is a certified Systemic Consultant based in Bavaria, Germany. She has degrees in Linguistics and Economics. She consults with international companies in Europe in the fields of communication and cross-cultural change management. She is an expert on translations of various international reporting systems and their adoptions in Germany. Chandrika has been active in educational work related to adolescent mental health, and learning disabilities in both male and female youngsters. In her leisure time, she likes walking in the Bavarian countryside and keeping track of European soccer.

Leela Nachu, Director

is a dynamic community worker who is currently active in the local community welfare organization in Kumara Park, Bangalore, India. Her keen interest in education led her to a career in teaching where she was the Principal and teacher for over 30 years at St. Thomas High School in Bangalore. After her retirement she continued to serve her community by becoming one of the founders of the Solid Waste Management and Garbage segregation organization. She played an active role in creating awareness and educating the public about proper waste segregation and disposal. A passionate sports enthusiast, she follows all sports with avid interest. Her other hobbies include gardening, reading and solving crossword puzzles.