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Regional Coordinators and Representatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The regional coordinators and representatives are the administrative liaisons between the Ministry administration and the local educational initiatives. They must follow the standard of sadhana required by Srila Prabhupada for devotees who have received the second initiation and have Bhakti Shastri, TTC-1, TTC-2, BS-TTC certificates. Such candidates may be suggested by the regional authorities and temple presidents and appointed directly by the executive team of the ISKCON Ministry of Education. However, in either case, they will work together with the local leadership. ISKCON Ministry of Education is looking for inspired devotees to fulfil this voluntary role. The primary roles expected for the first year are as follows:<\/p>\n
To act as a Regional Coordinator and Representative of the ISKCON Ministry of Education in your region, in yatras, at meetings, at the national level and even at the global level as a representative of a regional language.<\/p>\n
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To provide information and support for the opening of ISKCON educational centres and organising educational programmes according to the educational needs of the devotees in the region, in accordance with the policy of the ISKCON Ministry of Education.<\/li>\n
To assist and support ISKCON teachers in their region, improving their professional skills, qualifications and sastric degrees, conducting trainings and seminars.<\/li>\n
To communicate educational standards, ISKCON Ministry of Education policies, certification rules and methodologies established by the ISKCON Ministry of Education to ensure the quality of education in their region.<\/li>\n
To collect and analyse data on educational activities in the region, evaluating the effectiveness of centres, programmes and initiatives, preparing reports and recommendations for the ISKCON Ministry of Education.<\/li>\n
To regularly inform local GBCs, regional secretaries and temple presidents in the region about the policies and programmes of the ISKCON Ministry of Education.<\/li>\n
To organise events and outreach activities to create awareness among devotees about the activities of the ISKCON Ministry of Education.<\/li>\n
To keep abreast of changes in educational standards, certification rules, ISKCON Ministry of Education policies and methodology.<\/li>\n
The Regional Coordinator and Representative do not set educational standards and policies, and do not open or close educational centres. This is handled by BOEX (Board of Examination, a part of ISKCON Ministry of Education).<\/li>\n
The Regional Coordinator and Representative ensure compliance with the standards set by BOEX (Board of Examination) and ISKCON Ministry of Education\u00a0policies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Swarup Krishna Dasa – Head of MOE Regional Coordinators and Representatives<\/strong><\/h4>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_team_member name=”Swarup Krishna Dasa” position=”Head of Regional Coordinators and Representatives” image_url=”https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sp-1024×946.jpg” admin_label=”Person – Swarup Krishna Dasa” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Swarup Krishna Dasa began practising Bhakti-yoga in Pune, India in 1994 under HG Radheshyam Das. Subsequently, in 1999, he underwent training in the congregation preaching process in Bangalore, India and went on to be an active Bhakti Vriksha preacher as a grihastha devotee. Since 2002, he actively engaged in congregation preaching and Deity services in Kolkata, India. He got first initiation in 2004 and second initiation in 2014 by his spiritual master, His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Maharaja. After his retirement from his professional career in 2018-19, he dived deep into sastric education at Mayapur Institute and is currently pursuing Bhakti Vedanta. He is presently a Bhakti Sastri and Bhakti Vaibhava facilitator for Mayapur Institute. He is also actively involved in designing courses for new devotees \/ youth \/ children of the ISKCON family under the ISKCON Ministry of Education. In 2024, he got involved in several mobile app development projects on book distribution scoring and education. He has also rendered translation services from Bengali to English for books published on Gitar Gan of Srila Prabhupada, Sharanagati of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura and proofreading services for Bhakti Ratnakar.[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Profiles of Regional Coordinators and Representatives” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Profiles of Regional Coordinators and Representatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_team_member name=”HG Balimardana Das” position=”Coordinator for North America” image_url=”https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/profile_RR_BMd.jpg” admin_label=”Person – HG Balimardana Das” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Balimardana Das joined ISKCON in 1997 in New Delhi, India, where He was the president of ISKCON Youth Forum (IYF). He migrated to the USA in 2000 for his software engagement and is currently a senior manager in a large software company, SAP America Inc in Silicon Valley. Balimardana Das has been serving in the ISKCON of Silicon Valley since 2000 in different capacity. He was initiated by H.H. Gopal Krishna Goswami in 2003 in Seattle. He is currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors at ISKCON Silicon Valley. He has recently opened a Jagannath Temple and Bhaktivedanta Mandap in NH201 of Western Odisha. He also managed the Ratha Yatra festival at San Francisco Golden Gate Park with the help of the Berkeley temple president. He lives with his wife, Ananda Vrindavan Devi Dasi and 2 children, Balaram & Abhay. Both kids are raised by their mother in homeschooling environment.[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”HG Gopi Gita Devi Dasi” position=”Coordinator for North America and Coordinator ISKCON MOE Teacher Board” image_url=”https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gopi-Gita-Devi-Dasi.jpg” admin_label=”Person – HG Gopi Gita Devi Dasi” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]HG Gopi Gita Schomaker, known as Mother Gopi Gita, is an executive coach and educational consultant to business owners and school leaders. With over 25 years experience in leadership and education, she has helped scale 11 companies and schools past 7 figures, serving Csuite levels at several Fortune 500 companies. As the founder of Leadership Parenting and Leadership Teaching, and former vice principal to a private school, she has developed a comprehensive approach to supporting the needs of teams and students. Business and education strategies are combined with ancient practices from bhakti yoga. Join her at gopigita.com.[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”HG Tarini Radha Devi Dasi” position=”Coordinator for India (South) Global Children Education” image_url=”https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/profile_RR_TRdd.jpg” admin_label=”Person – HG Tarini Radha Devi Dasi” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Tarini Radha Devi Dasi was born in Chennai, India, and graduated in English from Stella Maris College. Seeking scientific validation for her deep faith in Lord Krishna, she joined ISKCON in 1988 and was guided by senior devotees. She took formal initiation from His Holiness Jayapataka Swami in 1991 and pursued a B.Ed based on his advice. She also gained computer skills for designing materials. In 2000, she started a thematic 10-day summer camp for children, later expanding it under His Holiness Bhanu Swami\u2019s guidance. With her leadership, ISKCON Chennai now runs programs for 500 children annually. In 2014, she initiated Krishna consciousness programs in schools, reaching 10,000 students weekly across 25 schools by 2018. To support children\u2019s education, she began research in 2003, resulting in a nine-book series, Glory of India, with the third book, AVATAR, recently published. She has also contributed articles and written children\u2019s storybooks based on Srimad Bhagavatam.[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”HG Mitravinda Devi Dasi” position=”Coordinator of Brazil & Representative of Portuguese language” image_url=”https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Mitravinda-dd.jpg” admin_label=”Person – HG Mitravinda Devi Dasi” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Mitravinda Devi Dasi graduated in Theology and Religious studies at Bhaktivedanta College (Belgium). Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, joined ISKCON at the age of 19, in 2005, and since then she has been dedicated to missionary activities in the movement. She received her spiritual initiation from His Holiness Dhanvantari Swami in 2006, and in 2007 studied Bhakti Sastri course at the Hare Krishna Seminar of Philosophy and Theology (Brazil). In 2009 and 2010 she studied Bhakti Vaibhava course at Mayapur Institute, and in 2016 completed the GBC College course for zonal supervisors, in India. Since 2008 she has been a teacher at the Jaladuta Institute (Brazil), since 2014 director of the online learning department at the same Institute, and since 2017 is a member of the GBC College team for Latin America.[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”HG Param Padam Das” position=”Coordinator of Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay (Latin America) & Representative of Spanish language” image_url=”https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Param-Padam-das.jpg” admin_label=”Person – HG Param Padam Das” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Param Padam Das was initiated in ISKCON in 1988. He has been trained as a Social Psychologist, Communication Technician and Bachelor of Mediation and Conflict Resolution. He teaches Bhakti Sastri, Bhakti Vaibhaba and Bhaktivedanta courses. Since 2004 he coordinates with his wife the first Vaisnava virtual educational platform (www.culturadelbhakti.com) for the Spanish-speaking world, training devotees in the philosophical foundations of Vaishnavism and training and advising teachers of the ISKCON Vaishnava community. He wrote the book \u201cThe 9 Yogi Experiences\u201d where he systematically summarizes the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita in modern language.[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”HG Devakinandana Das” position=”Coordinator of Russia and Former Soviet Union countries & Representative of Russian language” image_url=”https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Devakinandana-Das.png” admin_label=”Person – HG Devakinandana Das” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Devakinandana Das embraced Krishna Consciousness from childhood under his parents\u2019 guidance and joined a brahmachari ashram at fourteen while studying education. Since 2015, he has lived as a grihastha and actively conducts educational programs for devotees and the public. A member of ISKCON\u2019s Board of Examinations and head of the Vaishnava Education Committee in Russia, he received the Bhaktivedanta spiritual academic degree in 2022. An author of books based on Srila Prabhupada\u2019s teachings, he regularly offers lectures, seminars, and training. He also leads major educational initiatives such as the Mayapur Institute, Shravanam Academy, and Ashraya School. His work centers on the \u015ar\u012bmad-Bh\u0101gavatam as the essence of spiritual education and personal transformation.[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”HG Gaurananda Das” position=”Coordinator for Baltic countries & Representative of Latvian language” image_url=”https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gaurananda-Das.png” admin_label=”Person – HG Gaurananda Das” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Gaurananda Das acts as zonal supervisor for Latvia, he is representative of BBT in Latvia and he is printing other Vaisnava books in Latvian language. He has made and runs online shop lalita.lv for distributing books and Vaisnava paraphernalia throughout Latvia and all European countries. With a team he is organizing educational platform in Latvia for all kind of devotees starting from newcomers to Bhakti shastri courses. He works on introducing devotee care study course and culture in Latvia community. He lives in grihasta ashram with his wife and 4 children.[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”HG Suhrit Krishna Das” position=”Coordinator of New Zealand” image_url=”https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suhrit-Krishna-Das.png” admin_label=”Person – HG Suhrit Krishna Das” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Suhrit Krishna Das is a dedicated disciple of His Holiness Mahavishnu Goswami, with brahmin initiation granted by His Holiness Janananda Goswami. He has a deep commitment to spiritual education, having completed his Bhakti Sastri and all teacher training courses (TTC1 and 2, BSTTC). He is an approved ISKCON disciple course teacher and serves as a facilitator and teacher at R.I.S.E, ISKCON Auckland. Beyond his teaching roles, he is an active member of the ISKCON community, facilitating weekly Bhakti Vriksha sessions and being a part of the temple cleaning team. He also conducts podcasts, spiritual seminars and retreats. Professionally, he holds a Master in Architecture from New Zealand, is a professional member of the Architectural Designers of New Zealand (ADNZ). He has received training as a Career Dharma Coach to help others with his professional expertise and spiritual values.[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”HG Gopa Vrndesa Dasa” position=”Coordinator for Australia” image_url=”https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gopa-Vrndesa-Dasa.png” admin_label=”Person – HG Gopa Vrndesa Dasa” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Gopav\u1e5bnde\u015ba D\u0101sa, a disciple of HH Dev\u0101mrita Swami Mah\u0101r\u0101ja, holds a Master\u2019s and Ph.D. in Wireless Communications from the University of Melbourne. After completing his research, he accepted the brahmac\u0101r\u012b life, dedicating himself to full-time spiritual service. For nearly two decades, he has been serving ISKCON Melbourne through Bhagavad-g\u012bt\u0101 workshops for students, professionals, and diverse audiences, focusing on presenting its universal wisdom to modern seekers. As a member of the ISKCON Melbourne Board of Education, he supports \u015b\u0101stric education, and as the brahmac\u0101r\u012b \u0101\u015brama leader, he mentors young men in spiritual development while nurturing a strong book distribution team. A Sanskrit scholar and poet, he has composed stotras and da\u015bakams and authored Vil\u0101sa Kusum\u0101val\u012b \u2013 A Garland of Blissful Pastimes, a poetic Sanskrit tribute glorifying \u015ar\u012bla Prabhup\u0101da, the Deities, and the devotees.[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”HG Varunapati (VP) Govinda Das” position=”Coordinator of the UK and Western Europe” image_url=”https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Varunapati-Govinda-Das.png” admin_label=”Person – HG Varunapati (VP) Govinda Das” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Varunapati (VP) Govinda Das, a disciple of HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaj, has been practicing Krishna consciousness for over a decade with his wife, Haripriya Devi Dasi. Based in London and associated with ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor, he facilitates Bhakti Vriksha sessions and scriptural studies, nurturing a devotional community rooted in \u015b\u0101stra and s\u0101dhu-sa\u1e45ga. A certified teacher with Bhakti Sastri, Vaibhava, and Vedanta training from the Mayapur Institute, he also delivers Bhakti Life courses. Professionally, he is an Engineering Consultant with over 20 years of experience, holding a Master\u2019s degree, PMP certification, and UK Chartered Engineer status. His global service includes preaching and association in the Middle East\u2014Dubai, Muscat, Saudi Arabia, and beyond. Alongside family temple services, he supports technical teams and class recordings. Deeply committed to spiritual education and unity, he aspires to bridge temple communities and foster global synergy within ISKCON.[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”HG Nityananda Ashraya Das” position=”Coordinator of India (North) & Representative of Hindi language” image_url=”https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nityanand-Ashraya-Das.png” admin_label=”Person – Nityananda Ashraya Das” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Nityananda Ashraya Das, Temple President of ISKCON Bahadurgarh, is a Chartered Accountant by profession and a disciple of HH Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj. Since joining ISKCON in 2006, he has served extensively in congregational development, including 12 years at ISKCON Punjabi Bagh as a preaching supervisor and trainer. He oversees 20 outpost centers in Haryana and has trained over 4,000 leaders worldwide in Bhakti Vriksha and community development. He has TTC1&2, BS TTC, Communications Course and GBC COLLEGE Degrees. The author of Bh\u016brid\u0101 Jan\u0101h (The Ultimate Preaching Companion), he also developed Hindi Bhakti Vriksha training materials, the D\u0101s\u0101nud\u0101sa course, and teacher handbooks. As an educator, he teaches IDC, Bhakti \u015a\u0101str\u012b, and Bhakti Vaibhava, and regularly presents seminars at ILS. He has also created curricula for training devotees and children, developing systematic, joyful Krishna Consciousness education, and has trained over 500 teachers globally.[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”HG Padmamukha Nimai Das” position=”Coordinator for India (East & North-East) and Bangladesh & Representative of Bengali language” image_url=”https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Padmamukha-Nimai-Das.jpg” admin_label=”Person – HG Padmamukha Nimai Das” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Padmamukha Nim\u0101i D\u0101sa, a Bengali devotee, came to Krishna consciousness in childhood and was initiated by HH Jayapat\u0101k\u0101 Swami Mah\u0101r\u0101ja at 17. After joining ISKCON Pune\u2019s brahmac\u0101ri training program at 19, he pursued advanced studies at Bhaktived\u0101nta Vidy\u0101p\u012b\u1e6dha, earning Bhakti-\u015b\u0101str\u012b, Bhakti-vaibhava, and Bhakti-ved\u0101nta degrees. He later served in ISKCON M\u0101y\u0101pur on his guru\u2019s publication team and as a faculty member at the M\u0101y\u0101pur Institute and Varnasrama College Online. As Director of Paratattva Catuspathi, under the ISKCON Ministry of Education, he trains devotees in \u015ar\u012bla Prabhup\u0101da\u2019s books and language skills, having guided over 1,000 teachers across English, Hindi, and Bengali. A member of the ISKCON Teachers Board, he also preaches widely through his YouTube channel Paratattva (275K+ subscribers) and a Bengali talk show on Mayapur TV. In 2025, he was invited as a featured speaker for ISKCON\u2019s Janm\u0101\u1e63\u1e6dam\u012b Live Broadcast at JioHotstar Studios.[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”HG Vanamali Gopal Das” position=”Coordinator for India (Tamil Nadu) & Representative of Tamil language” image_url=”https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Vanamali-Gopal-Das.png” admin_label=”Person – HG Vanamali Gopal Das” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Vanamali Gopal Das completed a Diploma in Textile Technology in 1986 and was introduced to Krishna consciousness in Coimbatore in 1991, serving during the first Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra and meeting HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaja. In 1995, he joined ISKCON Srirangam as a resident and later received first initiation in 1997 and second initiation in 2001. He served as Assistant Manager there from 1997 onward. He pursued extensive spiritual education, earning Bhakti Sastri (2002), Bhakti Vaibhava (2005), and Bhakti Vedanta (2011) degrees from VIHE, along with several other training programs including Deity Worship, TTC 1 & 2, BSTTC, Leadership & Management, and Book Distribution courses. Since 2007, he has been serving in ISKCON Kumbakonam, currently as General Manager, and since 2017 as District Coordinator for six districts in Tamil Nadu. He also serves as a facilitator at Bhakti Vedanta Academy (Coimbatore), Srirangam Institute of Higher Education, and Chairman of Bhakti Vedanta Vidyapith, Kumbakonam.[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”HG Ravi Gopal Das” position=”Coordinator for India (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) & Representative of Telugu language” image_url=”https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ravi-Gopal-Das.png” admin_label=”Person – HG Ravi Gopal Das” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Ravi Gopal Das, a second-initiated disciple of HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaja, has been practicing devotional service since 1998. Spiritually trained through VIHE and the Mayapur Institute, he completed Bhakti Shastri, Bhakti Vaibhava, Bhakti Vedanta, TTC, and BSTC courses. Dedicated to regional outreach, he has been teaching IDC and Bhakti Shastri courses in Telugu for over a decade, both online and onsite. 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ISKCON Ministry of Education Regional Coordinators and Representatives The regional coordinators and representatives are the administrative liaisons between the Ministry administration and the local educational initiatives. They must follow the standard of sadhana required by Srila Prabhupada for devotees who have received the second initiation and have Bhakti Shastri, TTC-1, TTC-2, BS-TTC certificates. Such candidates […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\r\n
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Regional Coordinators and Representatives<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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The regional representatives are the administrative liaisons between the ministry administration and the local educational initiatives. They must follow the standard of sadhana required by Srila Prabhupada for devotees who have received second initiation and have Bhakti Shastri, TTC-1, TTC-2, BS-TTC certificates. Such candidates may be suggested by the regional authorities and temple presidents and appointed directly by the executive team of the ISKCON Ministry of Education. However, in either case, they will work together with the local leadership. ISKCON Ministry of Education is looking for inspired devotees to fulfil this voluntary\u00a0role. The primary roles expected for the first year are as follows:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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To provide information and support for the opening of ISKCON educational centres and the organising of educational programmes according to the educational needs of the devotees in the region, in accordance with the policy of the ISKCON Ministry\u00a0of\u00a0Education.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
To assist and support ISKCON teachers in their region in improving their professional skills, qualifications and shastric degrees, conducting trainings and seminars.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
Communicating educational standards, ISKCON Ministry of Education policies, certification rules and methodologies established by the ISKCON Ministry of Education to ensure the quality of education in their region.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
Collecting and analysing data on educational activities in the region, evaluating the effectiveness of centres, programmes and initiatives, preparing reports and recommendations for the ISKCON Ministry of Education.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
Regularly informing local GBCs, regional secretaries and temple presidents in the region about the policies and programmes of the ISKCON Ministry of Education.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
Organising events and outreach activities to create awareness among devotees about the activities of the ISKCON Ministry of Education.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
Keep abreast of changes in educational standards, certification rules, Ministry of Education policies and methodology.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
To act as a representative of the Ministry of Education in your region, in yatras, at meetings, and at the national level.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
The Regional Representative does not set educational standards and policies and does not open or close educational centres. This is handled by BOEX (part of Ministry of Education).<\/li>\r\n\r\n
The Regional Representative ensures compliance with the standards set by BOEX (Board of Examination) and Ministry of Education\u00a0policies.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n
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Balimardana Das<\/strong> North America (West Coast)<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n
Balimardana Das joined ISKCON in 1997 in New Delhi, India, where He was the president of ISKCON Youth Forum (IYF). He migrated to USA in 2000 for his software engagement and is currently a senior manager in a largest software company, SAP America Inc in Silicon Valley. Balimardana Das has been serving in the ISKCON of Silicon Valley since 2000 in different capacity. He was initiated by H.H. Gopal Krishna Goswami in 2003 in Seattle. He is currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors at ISKCON Silicon Valley. He has recently opened a Jagannath Temple and Bhaktivedanta Mandap in NH201 of Western Odisha, formerly known as Utkal. Balimardana Das also managed the Ratha Yatra festival at San Francisco Golden Gate park with the help of the Berkeley temple president. He lives with his wife, Ananda Vrindavan Devi Dasi and 2 children, Balaram & Abhay. Both kids are raised by their mom in homeschooling environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Tarini Radha Devi Dasi<\/strong> India (South)<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tarini Radha Devi was born in Chennai, India, and graduated in English from Stella Maris College. Seeking scientific validation for her deep faith in Lord Krishna, she joined ISKCON in 1988 and was guided by senior devotees. She took formal initiation from His Holiness Jayapataka Swami in 1991 and pursued a B.Ed based on his advice. She also gained computer skills for designing materials. In 2000, she started a thematic 10-day summer camp for children, later expanding it under His Holiness Bhanu Swami\u2019s guidance. With her leadership, ISKCON Chennai now runs programs for 500 children annually. In 2014, she initiated Krishna consciousness programs in schools, reaching 10,000 students weekly across 25 schools by 2018. To support children\u2019s education, she began research in 2003, resulting in a nine-book series, Glory of India<\/em>, with the third book, AVATAR<\/em>, recently published. She has also contributed articles and written children\u2019s storybooks based on Srimad Bhagavatam.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Graduated in Theology and Religious studies at Bhaktivedanta College (Belgium). Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, joined ISKCON at the age of 19, in 2005, and since then she has been dedicated to missionary activities in the movement. She received her spiritual initiation from His Holiness Dhanvantari Swami in 2006, and in 2007 studied Bhakti Sastri course at the Hare Krishna Seminar of Philosophy and Theology (Brazil). In 2009 and 2010 she studied Bhakti Vaibhava course at Mayapur Institute, and in 2016 completed the GBC College course for zonal supervisors, in India. Since 2008 she has been a teacher at the Jaladuta Institute (Brazil), since 2014 director of the online learning department at the same Institute, and since 2017 is a member of the GBC College team for Latin America.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Param Padam das <\/strong>Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n
Param padam das was initiated in ISKCON in 1988. He has been trained as a Social Psychologist, Communication Technician and Bachelor of Mediation and Conflict Resolution. He teaches Bhakti sastri, Bhakti Vaibhaba and Bhaktivedanta courses. Since 2004 he coordinates with his wife the first vaisnava virtual educational platform (www.culturadelbhakti.com) for the Spanish-speaking world, training devotees in the philosophical foundations of Vaishnavism and training and advising teachers of the ISKCON vaishnava community. He wrote the book \"The 9 Yogi Experiences\" where he systematically summarizes the teachings of the Bhagavad gita in modern language.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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