LEADERSHIP

MEET OUR BOARD

Vibhuti Bhuta

Board President

Consultant – CPA

Kinnari Bhavsar

Board Vice President

Assistant Professor- Riverside City College

Bharat Udeshi

Treasurer

Chartered Accountant

Miji Vellakkatel, Esq.

Secretary

Deputy DA, LA County District Attorney’s Office

Krutika Pranav

Past Board President

Vice President- Highglow Jewelers

Rohini Bedi

Board Member

Founder- Fashion by Rohini

Dr. Rubina Najeeb, MD

Past President

Adult, Child & Adolescent and Forensic Psychiatrist

Dr. Shubha Jain

Board Member

Pain Physician

Surekha Acharya

Board Member

Associate Professor- Riverside City College

Dr. Pooja Bhalla

Board Member

CEO, Illumination Health + Home

Sonnal Ladva

Board Member

Psychotherapist & Divorce Mediator

MEET OUR TEAM

M.S.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

L.B.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

N.D.

DIRECTOR OF GRANTS, COMPLIANCE, & OPERATIONS

B.S.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

S.D.

GRANTS, COMPLIANCE, & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

K.A.

SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER

A.G.

SHELTER DIRECTOR

H.P.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Y.K.

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETNG COORDINATOR

A.M.

OUTREACH & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

E.S.

HOUSING COORDINATOR

S.K.

VICTIM ADVOCATE

M.K.

ABUSE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

M.S.

CASE MANAGER

P.M.P.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

P.P.H.

VICTIM ADVOCATE & CITIZENSHIP COORDINATOR

F.S.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE SPECIALIST

Our culturally inclusive programs are available in English, हिंदी, اردو, ગુજરાતી, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, தமிழ், తెలుగు, বাংলা, and Español, ensuring that individuals from diverse backgrounds receive support in their preferred language. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, a family member, or a community, our programs are here to guide you every step of the way. Together, we’re building stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.

Our Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach

At SAHARA, we believe in a holistic, survivor-centered approach to healing, support, and empowerment. Our multi-disciplinary team brings together licensed therapists, case managers, legal advocates, counselors, and community outreach specialists, all working collaboratively to address the unique needs of the South Asian community.

By integrating mental health care, legal assistance, social services, and culturally sensitive advocacy under one roof, we ensure each individual receives comprehensive, coordinated support. Whether navigating trauma, seeking shelter, or rebuilding after violence, our team walks alongside clients every step of the way with compassion, cultural understanding, and professional excellence.

Together, we foster a safe, inclusive space where healing isn’t just possible – it is empowered.

Our work in numbers

At SAHARA, we are proud of the impact we have on the communities we serve. Our work is driven by a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the community and underserved populations across the United States.