LEADERSHIP

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

F.H.

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

M.S.

CASE MANAGER

P.P.H.

VICTIM ADVOCATE & CITIZENSHIP COORDINATOR

F.S.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE SPECIALIST

MEET OUR BOARD

Krutika Pranav

President & Board Chair

Vice President- Highglow Jewelers

Kinnari Bhavsar

Vice President

Committee for Education

Assistant Professor- Riverside City College

Vibhuti Bhuta

Treasurer

Consultant – CPA

Dr. Rubina Najeeb, MD

Past President

Adult, Child & Adolescent and Forensic Psychiatrist

Ajita Chopra

Gala / Fundraising Co-chair

Founder- Ajita Chopra Events

Dr. Shubha Jain

Community advocate

Pain Physician

President of LA chapter of TVIMA

Rohini Bedi

Community Advocate

Founder- Fashions by Rohini

President – Artesia Chamber of

Commerce

Diviya Loomba Sharma

Gala/Fundraising Chair

Vice President- Eagle Fabrics

Miji Vellakkatel, Esq.

General Secretary

Deputy DA, LA County District Attorney’s Office

Janak Patel

Fundraising

President- Ultimate Paperbox

Surekha Acharya

Committee for Education

Associate Professor- Riverside City College

Dr. Nitin Bajaj

IT & website development

Founder & host – The Industry Show

Smita Bagla

Community advocate

Executive Technology Management

Strategist & Artist

Wazma Taheri

Red Cross Blood drive leader

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.