OUR BOARD MEMBERS
JANI VISWANATH
FOUNDER
Born to a South Indian family, Jani has spent her most other life as a global gypsy.
Starting with her childhood in Afghanistan she has an accomplished corporate career in brand development & Retail. She is new celebrated artist- her speciality being palette knives on oil. She dedicates her time completely to the foundation after exiting the corporate world and her art.
JON JAGTIANI
CO-FOUNDER
Jon is a pioneer & leader in retail in the Middle East.
He founded “Home Centre” one of the largest home retail chains in the middle east and has been on the board of directors of landmark group for more than 2 decades. He has now taken a sabbatical from business and dedicates a lot of time to the foundation.
C. D. SHAH
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
BOARD TRUSTEE
C.D.Shah is a respected consultant & partner of reputed audit firm in the UAE. His kindness & warmth to help & support the lesser privileged in any way he can sets him apart from everyone. He is a valuable asset to Healing Lives.
RASHMI KULKARNI
BOARD TRUSTEE
Rashmi is a Passionate Artist, Design & Branding expert working into corporate world for more than 16 years in Dubai and has a accomplished career in professional world. She has established design studio called “Sprout design FZE. Rashmi is always passionate to work for community, society to help and to make a difference.
Rashmi is a one of the Board Trustee members currently working for foundation and dedicates her time on various projects.
SAMAR SINGH JODHA
BOARD TRUSTEE
Samar Jodha is a photographer and installation artist who, over the last 25 years, has been using photography, film and public art projects to address various issues such as community development and conservation. Samar Samar continues to work on advisory panels for corporates on CSR and publishing projects. He is a regular speaker on TED/TEDx including speaking at TEDx Vienna on the artist’s role in sustainability and capacity building.
Brijesh Shah
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
Brijesh, a well-reputed Chartered Accountant, incorporates a lot of his cultural values to his corporate life in Dubai. He has efficiently managed multiple teams by aiming at development of each staff and the client at the same time. Despite the strenuous lifestyle, he has always tried to contribute to the society and wishes to make a difference to our community.
VICTOR BANERJEE
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Victor Banerjee, the eminent actor needs no introduction, but the generous , compassionate philanthropist is a side of him very few are aware of. He prefers to keep his charity work away from PR blitz.
Victor pours his heart & soul into the Moran Blind School in Assam which he single-handedly nurtures and maintains.
His selfless service and his passion to help the underprivileged mirror the philosophy of healing lives.
We at HL are proud and blessed to have his presence among us.
JANI VISWANATH
FOUNDER
Born to a South Indian family, Jani has spent her most other life as a global gypsy.
Starting with her childhood in Afghanistan she has an accomplished corporate career in brand development & Retail. She is new celebrated artist- her speciality being palette knives on oil. She dedicates her time completely to the foundation after exiting the corporate world and her art.
JON JAGTIANI
CO-FOUNDER
Jon is a pioneer & leader in retail in the Middle East.
He founded “Home Centre” one of the largest home retail chains in the middle east and has been on the board of directors of landmark group for more than 2 decades. He has now taken a sabbatical from business and dedicates a lot of time to the foundation.
C. D. SHAH
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
BOARD TRUSTEE
C.D.Shah is a respected consultant & partner of reputed audit firm in the UAE. His kindness & warmth to help & support the lesser privileged in any way he can sets him apart from everyone. He is a valuable asset to Healing Lives.
RASHMI KULKARNI
BOARD TRUSTEE
Rashmi is a Passionate Artist, Design & Branding expert working into corporate world for more than 16 years in Dubai and has a accomplished career in professional world. She has established design studio called “Sprout design FZE. Rashmi is always passionate to work for community, society to help and to make a difference.
Rashmi is a one of the Board Trustee members currently working for foundation and dedicates her time on various projects.
SAMAR SINGH JODHA
BOARD TRUSTEE
Samar Jodha is a photographer and installation artist who, over the last 25 years, has been using photography, film and public art projects to address various issues such as community development and conservation. Samar Samar continues to work on advisory panels for corporates on CSR and publishing projects. He is a regular speaker on TED/TEDx including speaking at TEDx Vienna on the artist’s role in sustainability and capacity building.
BRIJESH
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
Brijesh, a well-reputed Chartered Accountant, incorporates a lot of his cultural values to his corporate life in Dubai. He has efficiently managed multiple teams by aiming at development of each staff and the client at the same time. Despite the strenuous lifestyle, he has always tried to contribute to the society and wishes to make a difference to our community.
VICTOR BANERJEE
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Victor Banerjee, the eminent actor needs no introduction, but the generous , compassionate philanthropist is a side of him very few are aware of. He prefers to keep his charity work away from PR blitz.
Victor pours his heart & soul into the Moran Blind School in Assam which he single-handedly nurtures and maintains.
His selfless service and his passion to help the underprivileged mirror the philosophy of healing lives.
We at HL are proud and blessed to have his presence among us.