Meet The Center Team
The center is run by the dedication of many volunteers committed to Swami's mission. Here are the Center officers and advisors who are your first point of contact if you are new to the center, have a question, or want to know how to participate in an activity.
President
Nandu Srinivasan
Born in Madurai, Nandu has been blessed to be part of Sai family for over 27 years in Illinois, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Australia and Saudi Arabia and now in Raleigh. With Swami’s blessings, he has served as an officer in other centers prior to joining Raleigh Sai Center.
VIce President
Venkat Chadalawada
Born into a Sai family, Venkat has participated in Balvikas and is grateful for the higher education received in Swami's University. He moved to the US in April 2000 and has ever been active in Sai Centers. He has served earlier as an officer in WPB Sai Center.
Education (SSSE)
Jagruthi Mariwalla
Born in Mumbai, Jagruti came to Swami in 1990 and was blessed to be a part of the Sai community in Dharmakshetra, Mumbai. Having completed her Medical degree in Homeopathy, she served in healthcare and medical camps. She has served as Youth coordinator, Mumbai and now Education coordinator in RSC.
Devotions
Mallikarjuna Tallavajjula
Arjun's focus is on fostering unity, encouraging participation across age groups, and ensuring that every devotional activity reflects the values of love, discipline, and dedication taught by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Service
Manisha Dass
Born and raised in sunny Miami, Manisha has also called Saudi Arabia and London home before settling in NC almost 20 years ago. Miami is also where she was first introduced to Swami, inspiring her lifelong love for service and community. When she’s not organizing projects, you’ll probably find her out on Cary’s beautiful trails with her four-legged son and favorite hiking buddy, Singha.
Young Adult Rep - Male
Krishna Kumar Ramachandran
Serving as a Young Adult Coordinator at Raleigh Sai Center, Krishna Kumar alias Kicha, strives to spread Swami’s message of love and selfless service. Kicha's focus is on finding meaningful ways for Young Adults to live His teachings in their everyday lives and to grow as instruments in His mission.
Young Adult Rep - Female
Manjari Boggarapu
Coming from a Sai family, Manjari always had the desire to give her best in every opportunity. After moving to the US in 2023, her goal has been to connect with the wonderfully gifted YAs here and help channel their talents into meaningful activities.
Young Adult Advisor - Female
Vishaka Krishnan
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Born in India and raised in Kenya, Vishaka was not from a family already devoted to Bhagawan, yet Swami graciously made her an instrument to draw them under His divine fold. Guided by His loving grace from her early years in Balvikas in Kenya to leadership roles in the Bay Area, she now serves as a Young Adult Advisor, hoping to inspire the next generation to actively engage in His divine mission.
Young Adult Advisor - Male
Karthik Narayanaswamy
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Karthik was an avowed athiest until Swami pulled him in through a series of miracles. A former Regional YA Rep himself, Karthik now feels energized and inspired by the vigorous YA community he "advises". He is supported by his wife Elyse and two vivacious kids, Surya and Sai Vandana.