HR Shah, a well-known entrepreneur, philanthropist and community leader, is the Chairman of TV Asia, the first 24 hour channel owned by an Indian-American. For more than 30 years Shah has been instrumental in promoting worthy causes in the Indian-American communities through out USA. He also serves as the Chairman and Trustee of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (USA), where an auditorium is dedicated in the loving memory of his daughter Romanti. He is recipient of many awards including the coveted Ellis
Island Award, which is given to prominent immigrants in USA. Mr. Shah was
instrumental in generating about a thousand jobs during his tenure as Chairman of
Krauzers’ stores. As a strong supporter of Hindi as a medium of communication HR
serves as an advisor to Hindi Sangam Foundation, the organizer of the International Hindi
Conferences.

Shah is the first NRI to run a coast-to-coast television channel throughout North America
since 1993, reflecting his diverse interests. The channel known as TV Asia has been a
pioneer producer of varieties of program in English, Hindi and Gujarati languages. TV
Asia is the Voice and Mirror of the South Asian Community in North America and
engages in dialogue via outreach programs with the community. It is the only US based
Channel highlighting South Asian Talent in the USA, which promotes the rich heritage in
the arts, religion, sports and culture and inspires the current generation of South Asians to
uphold and carry forward the rich and ancient ideals of our glorious past. Recently Shah
launched a 24/7 free broadcast ethnic Radio Station called “Radio Chai”.

Dr. Bijoy Mehta, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Hindi Sangam Foundation, NJ

डॉ.बिजय कुमार मेहता ह्रदय रोग विशेषज्ञ के साथ एक सह्रदय भावुक और सफल कवि हैं। चार दशकों के अधिक समय से न्यूयॉर्क में अपनी चिकित्सीय व्यस्तता में रहते हुये भी आपका अपनी मातृभूमि भारत के प्रति इतना लगाव रहा है कि आपनें भारतीय संस्कृति,राष्ट्र प्रेम आदि भावनाओं को उत्प्रेरित करने वाले अनेक खण्ड काव्य  एवम् महाकाव्य लिखे हैं जिनमें "मधुमास के फूल", "पुष्पांजलि", "तथागत," "भिक्षुणी", "प्रणय परिजात,"सम्राट चन्द्रगुप्त" को भारत एवम् अमेरिका दोनो ही देशों में विशेष सराहना मिली है। बिहार के भीखमपुर गाँव में जन्में डॉ.मेहता का ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि पर आधारित "सम्राट चन्द्र" महाकाव्य उदात्त आदर्शो के सृजन का मानक बनकर उपस्थित हुआ है। इसका रूप काव्य नाटक का है।अतः इसका मंचन भी सम्भव है।

Binod P Sinha, MD FACA
Dr. Binod Sinha, a New Jersey based medical practitioner, specializes in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. Born and raised in Bihar, India, Dr. Sinha graduated from St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi and Prince of Wales Medical College, Patna. After completing his Residency at Patna Medical Hospital he went to U.K. for further training where he received trainings in Anesthesiology. He moved to USA in 1982 after serving at various hospitals in England and Wales as a Consultant Anesthesiologists. He received further training at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York and a worked as an Assistant Professor at New York University Hospital. Specializing in diagnosis and treatment of various types of pain, Dr. Sinha established his private practice in Edison, New Jersey, where he has been living for about two decades.
Dr. Sihna is a philanthropist, who supports various social causes in USA and India. He is very passionate about promoting Hindi in USA. His volunteer services include serving as Secretary-Trustee of Hindi Sangam Foundation. He believes that Hindi is a competent language, which can be used as a medium of instruction for higher studies including Medical and Engineering education. He is married to Madhu Sinha for 35 years and has two sons, both physicians.

ARVIND AND CHITRA KUMAR FAMILY FOUNDATION

Dr. Arvind Kumar is a Medical Oncologist and Hermatologist with an experience of more than 25 years. Based in Edison, NJ, Dr. Kumar is associated with RWJ Hospital at Rahway and JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ. He is a native of Mai, Nalanda District of Bihar, India where he helps organize yearly eye camps and vocational training programs benefiting men, women and children. A philanthropist by nature, Dr. Kumar has widely traveled around the word, who fully supports efforts to promote Hindi and other native languages and culture.

V. K. Raju, M.D., F.R.C.S., F.A.C.S.
Dr. V.K. Raju was born in Rajahmundry, AP, India. He attended Andhra University (MB, BS). He is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at West Virginia University, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Director of the International Ocular Surface Society, Director of the Ocular Surface Research and Education Foundation, MBBS at Andhra University in India, Chairman of Goutami Eye Institute in Rajahmundry and is the President and Founder of the Eye Foundation of America.
The partial list of his awards and honors include: AMA Foundation Nathan Davis Excellence in Medicine International Award, Four Time Awardee by The American Academy of Ophthalmology, Martin Luther King Jr Achievement Award from WVU, Distinguished Community Service Award from AAPI (American Association of Physicians from India), Pride of the Pride Award from Lions International District 29, Vaidya Ratna (conferred by Sankaracharya of Kanchi), Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Ophthalmologists of Indian Origin,  Melvin Jones Fellow from Lions Club International Foundation, Paul Harris Society from Rotary International, and Established Charaka and Susruta endowed lectureships at various universities in the USA to advance medical ethics and teachings.

Dr. Rakesh K. Passi

Dr. Rakesh K Passi specializes in Interventional Cardiology & Internal Medicine. Practicing since 1985 in the United States of America / NJ, he is known for being the best when it comes to dealing with complicated cases and personalizing healthcare for the benefit of his patients. Patient care is the priority of his life. 

Dr. Passi attended the Pt. B.D.S. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences in India. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at Lincoln Memorial and Mental Health Center in Bronx, NY.  He later finished fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston, affiliate of the ‘Harvard University’— as well as a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center near New York City. Dr Rakesh Passi is a high volume operator for Cardiac Catheterization & Intervention both radial (wrist artery) & femoral (groin artery).  

He currently owns a medical practice named Cardio Vascular Health Associates  (cvha4u.com) which has been doing business since 2003 in East Brunswick/New Jersey. 

Shikshayatan Cultural Center is a New York based premier institute promoting Indian culture and heritage. Vidushi Purnima A. Desai - Founder/President/Director of the center has received many citations, felicitations and awards. She also received "Ambassador of Peace" from Universal Peace Foundation in 2011. Recently she received "Congressional Certificate Of Merit" from Hon. Congressman Gregory M. Meeks on Nov 1, 2015. She also received on November 21st, 2015 from New York State Assembly Citation - Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Salages for dedicating time and energy to the community through the founding of the Shikshayatan Cultural Center and dedication is worthy of the esteem of both community and the Great State of New York. The center conducts regular and organized classes to impart knowledge about Indian culture, philosophy, languages such as Sanskrit, Hindi, music-classical, light, vocal and instrumental (Harmonium, Keyboard, Tabla, Volin, Sitar, Flute), and dance.

Vishwa Hindi Patrakar Sahitya Samiti, Uttarkhand, India

हिंदी पत्रकार और साहित्य समिति की स्थापना सन २००१ में हुई। संस्था हिन्दी को विश्व भाषा के रूप में स्थापित करने और इसे संयुक्त राष्ट्र की अधिकारिक भाषा के रूप में स्थापित करने की दिशा में प्रयत्नशील है। संस्था राष्ट्रीय और अंतराष्ट्रीय स्तरों पर सांस्कृतिक, साहित्यिक समारोह और सम्मेलनों का आयोजन करती है जिनका उद्देश्य हिंदी सेवियों ओर विद्वानों को सम्मानित और पुरस्कृत करना है। संस्था के पदाधिकारी विश्व के अनेक देशों, जैसे, ब्रिटेन, नीदरलैण्ड, मारिशस, चीन, वियतनाम, अमेरिका में वहाँ कार्यरत संस्थाओं के साथ मिलकर हिंदी समारोहों की सफलता में हाथ बँटाते रहते हैं। संस्था अमेरिका के हिंदी संगम प्रतिष्ठान के साथ मिलकर संयुक्त राष्ट्र में हिंदी को अधिकारिक भाषा के रूप में स्थापित करने के लिए योजनाबद्ध तरीक़े से कार्य कर रही है।

Hindi Sangam Foundation, USA/India
Hindi Sangam Foundation, a New Jersey based non-profit organization, and Yuva Hindi Sansthan, Inc. are promoted by Ashok Ojha, a journalist and teacher, to meet complementing goals of promoting Hindi learning and cultural practices in the Indian Diaspora. The foundation was established in 2015 under the patronage of Ambassador Dnyaneshwar Mulay, the then Consul General of India in New York for the purpose of organizing International Hindi conferences annually. Managed by a board of trustees Hindi Sangam Foundation was awarded its first US federal grant to conduct STARTALK Hindi Language and Culture Program in summer of 2016 in association with Franklin Township Board of Education in New Jersey. The foundation is moving forward to achieve its goal of increasing awareness about Hindi in communities in USA and beyond. After organizing three successful conferences in USA the foundation is set to hold the Fourth International Hindi Conference at Vishakhapatnam in collaboration with GITAM University, Lok Nayak Foundation and a number of academic institutions. We aspire to provide a forum for discussion for all Hindi professionals and benefit from each others’ accomplishments around the world.

Yuva Hindi Sansthan (YHS), established in 2009, has been conducting STARTALK Hindi
programs since 2010. YHS is engaged in promotion of Indian heritage and culture through the
vehicle of Hindi language. The organization’s goal is to work for revitalization and promotion of
Hindi among the youths in the United States and beyond. In order to meet its objective, we have
opened pathways to explore venues for working with the other organizations and institutions
with similar goals and objectives, researchers, social activists and individuals. YHS volunteers
and members are actively involved in organizing Hindi conferences under the banner of Hindi
Sangam Foundation and supporting organizations. We are developing an integrated website for
providing teaching materials for students of diverse background, ages, and grade levels. We
recognize the needs of Hindi students of diverse backgrounds and align our teaching
methodologies to match them.

Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja
Founder editor and publisher of The Indian Panorama published from New York and
Dallas, Prof. Indrajit S Saluja is a serial editor of newspapers and magazines. After moving to the US in 2003, he has also been responsible for starting four Punjabi papers: Shane e-Punjab (2004), Punjabi Duniya (‘04), Apna Punjab (‘05), and Punjabi Patrika (‘07). He also did a stint as editor of South Asian Insider and is a well-known anchor on Ravi
Punjabi TV, Jus One and ITV channels.  He is the founder editor of the Hindi weekly newspaper “Hum Hindustani” which was launched on the occasion of India’s Independence Day in August, 2011. He worked as a TV anchor at Ravi TV and JUS TV and as a Court Interpreter for New York State Courts System. Prof Saluja is not only a deft editor and a tireless journalist, regularly attending and covering all major community events in the Tristate area, he has also been growing into the role of an indefatigable community builder, forming a bridge between the Indian community, which is gaining numbers and clout, and the mainstream American community. His services have been recognized by the Indian community and the mainstream American community in the form of various honors.  
In India, he was a lecturer in English teaching in various colleges from 1966 to 2003. He first delved in publishing when he started a monthly magazine Punjab Beat from 1995 to 1999. He is also a writer and a poet and contributed regularly to newspapers and magazines, including The Tribune and The Indian Express, published from Chandigarh. He has the rare felicity of expression in three languages-English, Hindi and Punjabi.